Senior Medical Science Liaison - Minneapolis, MN
About The Position
The Senior Medical Science Liaison is a field-based position on Amgen’s U.S. Medical team, reporting to the Obesity MSL Lead. The role covers Minnesota (excluding Rochester) and North Dakota and serves as a primary scientific and clinical resource for opinion leaders, population health decision makers, and other healthcare providers. The MSL executes Amgen Medical function and product strategy by providing accurate, balanced scientific information intended to improve patient outcomes. The position focuses on peer-to-peer scientific exchange concerning obesity and related conditions, engagement with clinical investigators and healthcare institutions, and communication of clinical, outcomes, and economic data. The MSL shares field insights with internal stakeholders, supports research and congress activities, collaborates across Amgen field roles, and may mentor other MSLs. The role also includes administrative and training responsibilities and maintaining current clinical and scientific expertise. Amgen describes its culture as collaborative, innovative, and science-based, with a mission to serve patients living with serious illnesses. The expected U.S. annual salary range is $172,344.30 to $233,171.70. Actual salary may vary based on relevant skills, experience, and qualifications. Eligible employees may receive a Total Rewards Plan that includes health and welfare, financial, work-life balance, and career development offerings.
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 to effectively communicate scientific data.
Nice To Haves
- Pharm.D., Ph.D., M.D., or D.O.; other doctoral degrees will 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.
- Two or more 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 expertise.
- 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 clinical investigators and sites in support of the obesity pipeline.
- Engage population health decision makers within assigned integrated delivery networks and other institutions to communicate scientific data concerning clinical value, outcomes, and economics.
- 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 potentially serve as a study lead.
- Liaise with potential investigators in non-sponsored clinical research.
- Present 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.
- Compliantly partner with other Amgen field roles sharing customers to provide a coordinated One Amgen experience.
- Help motivate healthcare professionals to improve 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.
Benefits
- Retirement and Savings Plan with 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.
- Time-off plans.
- Career development opportunities.
- Work-life balance offerings.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
