Senior Medical Science Liaison - Bone Health - Western NC
About The Position
This field-based Senior Medical Science Liaison position is in the bone therapeutic area within Amgen’s US Medical Organization. The territory includes Charlotte and Western North Carolina. The role engages Bone Opinion Leaders and other Healthcare Decision Makers to communicate and advance Amgen’s scientific platform in alignment with corporate goals and objectives. The Senior MSL communicates clinical, outcomes, and economic data; conducts balanced scientific exchange; supports research and congress activities; and shares field insights with internal stakeholders. The position also involves cross-functional collaboration, speaker support, mentoring other MSLs, and maintaining current clinical and scientific expertise. The role requires strong external relationships and the ability to communicate scientific data effectively.
Requirements
- Doctorate degree and 2 years of Medical Affairs experience; or a master’s degree and 6 years of Medical Affairs experience; or a bachelor’s degree and 8 years of Medical Affairs experience.
- Strong relationship-building abilities 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 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.
- Two or more years in an MSL role at a biotech or pharmaceutical company.
- Current experience in Scientific Affairs or Medical Affairs at a biotech or pharmaceutical company.
- Bone Health expertise.
- Experience with the designated territory.
Responsibilities
- Engage with 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, providing focused and 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.
- Partner compliantly across Amgen field roles that share customers to create a coordinated One Amgen experience.
- Help move healthcare professionals to action in improving patient care related to closing care gaps.
- 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.
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, including remote and hybrid arrangements where possible.
- Career development opportunities.
- Work/life balance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
