Senior Medical Science Liaison, Rare Disease - Los Angeles CA
About The Position
At Amgen, our shared mission is to serve patients living with serious illnesses. Since 1980, we have pioneered the biotech industry in our fight against the world's toughest diseases. With a focus on Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease, we reach millions of patients annually. Amgen is advancing a broad pipeline of medicines to treat cancer, heart disease, inflammatory conditions, rare diseases, and obesity. As a member of the Amgen team, you will help make a lasting impact on patients' lives by researching, manufacturing, and delivering innovative medicines. Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science-based. If you have a passion for challenges and opportunities, you will thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us to transform the lives of patients while transforming your career. The Rare Disease Sr. Medical Science Liaison (MSL) acts as the primary scientific/clinical resource to Opinion Leaders (OLs), Population Health Decision Makers (PHDMs), and other healthcare providers. This role is responsible for executing Amgen Medical function and product strategy, aiming to provide accurate information to improve patient outcomes. The Rare Disease – Severe Active MPA/GPA & Sjogren’s Disease MSL is a field-based position within the U.S. Medical team, reporting to the Director, West Medical Science Liaison Team, Severe Active GPA/MPA & Sjogren’s Disease. The territory includes Southern California, Nevada, and Hawaii.
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
Nice To Haves
- Pharm.D., Ph.D., M.D. or D.O. (other doctoral degrees considered)
- Seven or more years in a medically related field, including 1 year focused on clinical practice, clinical research, or medical research. Experience in a medically related field can include post-doctoral training (i.e., residencies and/or fellowships)
- 2 + years in a medical science liaison role in a biotech or pharmaceutical company
- Current experience in Scientific Affairs or Medical Affairs at a biotech or pharmaceutical company
- Rare Disease-GPA/MPA and/or Sjogren’s Disease expertise
- Experience with designated territory
Responsibilities
- Majority of time spent on peer-to-peer activities with Severe Active GPA/MPA and Sjogren’s Opinion Leaders, community healthcare providers, and PHDMs to discuss and advance the scientific platform as aligned with Amgen’s corporate goals and objectives.
- Engage with PHDMs within assigned IDNs and other institutions to communicate scientific based data of clinical value, outcomes, and economic data.
- Connect external and internal stakeholders to amplify Amgen’s reach and access for patients.
- Conduct in-depth scientific exchange to provide focused and balanced clinical and scientific information consistent with MSL compliance standards.
- Support Amgen sponsored research and may serve as a study lead.
- Liaise with potential investigators in non-sponsored clinical research.
- Provide and/or present field observations and insights to internal stakeholders to inform Amgen strategies.
- Lead and support congress activities as aligned with strategy.
- Support speaker training as requested and ensure the speakers are updated on new data.
- Lead and/or participate on project teams that support MSL strategies and tactics as delegated by MSL leadership.
- Compliantly partner across all Amgen field roles who share customers to create an appropriately coordinated One Amgen experience.
- MSLs instill passion and move HCPs to take action in improving patient care related to closing care gaps.
- Mentor other MSLs as designated by MSL leadership.
- Execute all administrative responsibilities and training (e.g., Veeva CRM, expense reports, compliance modules, etc.) in a timely manner.
- Maintain and improve clinical/scientific acumen and expertise with current data/information and healthcare trends.
- Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders, and possess excellent communication skills to effectively communicate scientific data.
Benefits
- A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts
- A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan
- Stock-based long-term incentives
- Award-winning time-off plans
- Flexible work models, including remote and hybrid work arrangements, where possible
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
