Senior Medical Science Liaison - Huntington, WV

VetJobs • Huntington, WV

2d • $172,344 - $233,172 • Onsite

About The Position

Amgen is a leading biotech company dedicated to serving patients with serious illnesses by pioneering treatments for the world's toughest diseases. Since 1980, Amgen has been at the forefront of biotechnology, developing innovative medicines for heart disease, obesity, rare diseases, inflammatory conditions, and cancer. The company fosters a collaborative, innovative, and science-based culture where employees can make a lasting impact on patients' lives and transform their own careers. This Senior Medical Science Liaison role focuses on Obesity and Related Conditions and is a field-based position within the U.S. Medical team, reporting to the Obesity and Related Conditions MSL Lead. The territory includes specific areas in Virginia and West Virginia.

Requirements

• Doctorate degree & 2 years of Medical Affairs experience
• OR Master’s degree & 6 years of Medical Affairs experience
• OR Bachelor’s degree & 8 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
• Cardiometabolic and/or Obesity and Related Conditions expertise
• Experience with designated territory

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary scientific/clinical resource to Opinion Leaders (OLs), Population Health Decision Makers (PHDMs), and other healthcare providers.
• Execute Amgen Medical function and product strategy as led by MSL Leadership.
• Provide accurate information to OLs, community healthcare providers, and PHDMs to improve patient outcomes.
• Spend the majority of time on peer-to-peer activities with Opinion Leaders, community healthcare providers, and PHDMs to discuss and advance the scientific platform aligned with Amgen’s company goals and objectives.
• Engage with clinical investigators and sites in support of the obesity pipeline.
• Engage with PHDMs within assigned IDNs and other institutions to communicate scientific 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 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.
• 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.
• Complete 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.
• 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 where possible.

What This Job Offers

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