Senior Medical Science Liaison; U.S. Medical, Rare Disease-GPA/MPA & Sjögren’s Disease-Metro NY

Amgen•Yonkers, NY

About The Position

The Senior Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is a field-based position on Amgen’s U.S. Medical team, focused on GPA/MPA and Sjögren’s disease in the Metro NY territory. Reporting to the GPA/MPA & Sjögren’s Disease East Regional Director, the MSL serves as a primary scientific and clinical resource for opinion leaders, population health decision makers, community healthcare providers, and other healthcare professionals. The role executes Amgen Medical’s function and product strategy by providing accurate, balanced scientific information intended to improve patient outcomes. The position focuses on peer-to-peer scientific exchange, stakeholder engagement, research support, congress activities, and collaboration across Amgen field teams. The MSL also shares field insights with internal stakeholders, supports speaker training, may mentor other MSLs, and maintains current clinical and scientific expertise. The posted annual salary range is $172,344.30–$233,171.70, excluding Puerto Rico; actual salary depends on relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.

Requirements

Doctorate degree and 2 years of Medical Affairs experience; or master’s degree and 6 years of Medical Affairs experience; or bachelor’s degree and 8 years of Medical Affairs experience.
Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders.
Excellent communication skills for effectively communicating scientific data.

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 one year focused on clinical practice, clinical research, or medical research; post-doctoral training such as residencies or fellowships may count as medically related experience.
Two or more 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.
GPA/MPA and Sjögren’s disease expertise.
Experience with the designated territory.

Responsibilities

Conduct peer-to-peer scientific exchange with GPA/MPA and Sjögren’s disease opinion leaders, community healthcare providers, and population health decision makers.
Engage population health decision makers within assigned integrated delivery networks and other institutions, communicating clinical, outcomes, and economic data.
Connect external and internal stakeholders to amplify Amgen’s reach and patient access.
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.
Collaborate compliantly with Amgen field roles that share customers to deliver a coordinated One Amgen experience.
Mentor other MSLs as 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 relationships with external stakeholders and communicate scientific data effectively.