About The Position
The Senior Medical Science Liaison for Obesity and Related Conditions is a field-based role on Amgen’s U.S. Medical team, covering the Newark, New Jersey territory and reporting to the Obesity and Related Conditions MSL Lead. The role serves as a primary scientific and clinical resource for opinion leaders, population health decision makers (PHDMs), and other healthcare providers. It executes Amgen Medical strategy by providing accurate, balanced scientific information to help improve patient outcomes. The position focuses on peer-to-peer scientific exchange with opinion leaders, community healthcare providers, and PHDMs; supporting clinical investigators and obesity-pipeline research; sharing field insights with internal stakeholders; and coordinating with other Amgen field roles. The MSL may support sponsored research, lead or participate in strategic projects and congress activities, train speakers, and mentor other MSLs. The role also requires maintaining scientific expertise, strong external relationships, and timely completion of administrative and compliance responsibilities. Amgen describes a collaborative, innovative, science-based culture and offers benefits and development opportunities. The posted U.S. annual salary range is $172,344.30–$233,171.70, with actual salary dependent on relevant skills, experience, and qualifications. Eligible employees may receive a discretionary annual bonus, stock-based long-term incentives, and a Total Rewards Plan. Sponsorship is not guaranteed.
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.
- 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 are also 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 scientific exchange with obesity and related conditions opinion leaders, community healthcare providers, and population health decision makers.
- Engage clinical investigators and sites in support of the obesity pipeline.
- Communicate scientific data, clinical value, outcomes, and economic data to PHDMs within assigned IDNs and other institutions.
- 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 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 serving shared customers to create a coordinated One Amgen experience.
- Encourage healthcare professionals to improve patient care by 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
- Health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents.
- Retirement and Savings Plan with company contributions.
- Group medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Life and disability insurance.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- Discretionary annual bonus program.
- 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
