Senior Medical Science Liaison - Obesity and Related Conditions - Tallahassee, FL
About The Position
Amgen’s Senior Medical Science Liaison for Obesity and Related Conditions is a field-based position within the U.S. Medical team. The role serves as a primary scientific and clinical resource for Opinion Leaders (OLs), Population Health Decision Makers (PHDMs), and other healthcare providers, executing Medical function and product strategy under the direction of MSL Leadership. The goal is to provide accurate scientific information that helps improve patient outcomes. The territory includes Tallahassee and Gainesville, Florida; Mobile, Alabama; and Macon, Georgia. The position reports to the Obesity and Related Conditions MSL Lead. The MSL conducts peer-to-peer scientific exchange, supports clinical investigators and research, communicates clinical, outcomes, and economic data to decision makers, and shares field insights with internal stakeholders. The role also supports congress and speaker-training activities, contributes to MSL projects and strategy, coordinates compliantly with other Amgen field roles, mentors other MSLs when designated, and maintains current clinical and scientific expertise. Amgen describes a collaborative, science-based culture and offers benefits, incentives, time-off plans, and career development opportunities.
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.
- Strong collaboration skills.
- Excellent communication skills for effectively communicating scientific data.
- Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders.
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; postdoctoral training such as residencies or fellowships may count.
- At least 2 years in a medical science liaison role at 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 the designated territory.
Responsibilities
- Conduct peer-to-peer activities with Opinion Leaders, community healthcare providers, and PHDMs to discuss and advance the scientific platform in alignment with company goals and objectives.
- Engage with clinical investigators and sites in support of the obesity pipeline.
- Engage with PHDMs in assigned IDNs and other institutions to communicate scientific data, clinical value, outcomes, and economic information.
- Connect external and internal stakeholders to amplify Amgen’s reach and patient access.
- Conduct in-depth scientific exchange and provide focused, balanced clinical and scientific information consistent with MSL compliance standards.
- Support Amgen-sponsored research and, when applicable, 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 aligned 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 with other Amgen field roles who share customers to provide a coordinated One Amgen experience.
- Help move healthcare providers to take action to improve patient care and close 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 acumen and expertise based on current data, information, and healthcare trends.
- Build and maintain relationships with external stakeholders and communicate scientific data effectively.
Benefits
- Health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents.
- Retirement and Savings Plan with company contributions.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Life and disability insurance.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- 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.
- Career development opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
