Senior Medical Science Liaison - Obesity and Related Conditions - Tallahassee, FL

Amgen • Jacksonville, FL

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About The Position

The Senior Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is a field-based position within Amgen’s U.S. Medical team, covering Tallahassee and Gainesville, Florida; Mobile, Alabama; and Macon, Georgia. Reporting to the Obesity and Related Conditions MSL Lead, the role serves as a primary scientific and clinical resource for Opinion Leaders (OLs), Population Health Decision Makers (PHDMs), and other healthcare providers. The MSL executes Medical function and product strategy under MSL Leadership, providing accurate scientific information to support improved patient outcomes.

The role focuses on peer-to-peer scientific exchange concerning obesity and related conditions, supports clinical investigators and research, and communicates clinical, outcomes, and economic data to decision makers. The MSL shares field insights with internal stakeholders, supports congress and speaker-training activities, collaborates across Amgen field roles, and helps advance patient care by addressing care gaps. The position also includes mentoring other MSLs when designated, completing administrative and training duties, and maintaining current clinical and scientific expertise.

Amgen describes a collaborative, innovative, science-based culture and offers eligible employees benefits, retirement and savings opportunities, time-off plans, work/life balance, career development, and flexible work models where possible. The posted U.S. annual salary range is $172,344.30 to $233,171.70.

Requirements

• Doctorate degree and at least 2 years of Medical Affairs experience, or master’s degree and at least 6 years of Medical Affairs experience, or bachelor’s degree and at least 8 years of Medical Affairs experience.
• Strong collaboration skills.
• 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 may be considered.
• Seven or more years in a medically related field, including one year focused on clinical practice, clinical research, or medical research; postdoctoral training such as residencies or fellowships may count.
• At least 2 years in a medical science liaison role at a biotechnology or pharmaceutical company.
• Current Scientific Affairs or Medical Affairs experience at a biotechnology or pharmaceutical company.
• Expertise in cardiometabolic conditions and/or obesity and related conditions.
• Experience with the designated territory.

Responsibilities

• Conduct peer-to-peer activities with obesity and related conditions Opinion Leaders, community healthcare providers, and Population Health Decision Makers to discuss and advance the scientific platform in alignment with company goals.
• Engage with clinical investigators and sites in support of the obesity pipeline.
• Communicate scientific data, clinical value, outcomes, and economic data to Population Health Decision Makers within assigned IDNs and other institutions.
• Connect external and internal stakeholders to amplify Amgen’s reach and patient access.
• Conduct in-depth, focused, and balanced scientific exchange 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 coordinate with other Amgen field roles who share customers to provide a coordinated One Amgen experience.
• Help healthcare providers take action to improve patient care and close care gaps.
• Mentor other MSLs when designated by MSL leadership.
• 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

• Comprehensive employee benefits package, including group medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts.
• Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions.
• 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.
• Work/life balance and career development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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