Medical Science Liaison-Obesity and Related Conditions-San Jose, CA

Amgen • San Jose, CA

2d • $156,998 - $212,410

About The Position

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) – Obesity and Related Conditions is a field-based role on Amgen’s U.S. Medical team. The territory includes San Jose, Palo Alto, Santa Clara, Cupertino, Campbell, Gilroy, Santa Cruz, Salinas, Monterey, and Fresno. The position serves as a primary scientific and clinical resource for Opinion Leaders (OLs), Population Health Decision Makers (PHDMs), and other healthcare providers, executing Amgen Medical function and product strategy under MSL Leadership to provide accurate information and improve patient outcomes. The role reports to an Obesity MSL Field Director.

The MSL builds scientific relationships with external stakeholders, conducts balanced scientific exchange, supports research and congress activities, and shares field insights with internal teams. The role also coordinates compliantly with other Amgen field roles, maintains clinical and scientific expertise, and completes administrative and training responsibilities.

The position requires a doctorate, or a master’s degree with three years of Medical Affairs experience, or a bachelor’s degree with five years of Medical Affairs experience. The posted U.S. annual salary range is $156,998.40–$212,409.60. Amgen describes a Total Rewards Plan that may include health and welfare coverage, financial plans, work/life balance, and career development opportunities.

Requirements

• Doctorate degree; or master’s degree and 3 years of Medical Affairs experience; or bachelor’s degree and 5 years of Medical Affairs experience.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively communicate scientific data.

Nice To Haves

• Pharm.D., Ph.D., M.D., or D.O.; other doctoral degrees will be considered.
• At least 1 year of Medical Affairs experience.
• Four or more years in a medically related field, including 1 year focused on clinical practice, clinical research, or medical research; post-doctoral training such as residencies or fellowships may count.
• Current experience in Scientific Affairs or Medical Affairs at a biotechnology or pharmaceutical company.
• Cardiometabolic and/or obesity expertise.
• Experience with the designated territory.

Responsibilities

• Spend the majority of time in peer-to-peer activities with Opinion Leaders, community healthcare providers, and PHDMs to discuss and advance the scientific platform in alignment with Amgen’s goals and objectives.
• Engage clinical investigators and sites in support of the obesity pipeline.
• Engage PHDMs within assigned IDNs and other institutions to communicate scientific data on clinical value, outcomes, and economics.
• Connect external and internal stakeholders to amplify Amgen’s reach and patient access.
• Conduct in-depth scientific exchange and provide focused, balanced clinical and scientific information consistent with MSL compliance standards.
• Support Amgen-sponsored research and potentially serve as a study lead.
• Liaise with potential investigators in non-sponsored clinical research.
• Provide field observations and insights to internal stakeholders to inform Amgen strategies.
• Lead and support congress activities in alignment with strategy.
• Support speaker training as requested and ensure speakers are updated on new data.
• Lead or participate in project teams supporting MSL strategies and tactics as delegated by MSL leadership.
• Compliantly partner with other Amgen field roles who share customers to create a coordinated One Amgen experience.
• Encourage healthcare providers to improve patient care related to closing care gaps.
• Complete administrative responsibilities and training, including Veeva CRM, expense reports, and compliance modules, in a timely manner.
• Maintain and improve clinical and scientific expertise using current data, information, and healthcare trends.
• Build and maintain strong external stakeholder relationships and communicate scientific data effectively.

Benefits

• Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions.
• Group medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Discretionary annual bonus program, or a sales-based incentive plan for field sales representatives.
• Stock-based long-term incentives.
• Award-winning time-off plans.
• Flexible work models where possible.
• Career development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level