Senior Medical Science Liaison - Obesity and Related Conditions - Washington, DC

Amgen•Baltimore, MD

About The Position

The Senior Medical Science Liaison (MSL) for Obesity and Related Conditions is a field-based role on Amgen’s U.S. Medical team, covering the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area and reporting to the Obesity and Related Conditions MSL Field Director. The MSL serves as a primary scientific and clinical resource for opinion leaders, population health decision makers (PHDMs), community healthcare providers, and other healthcare professionals. The position executes Medical Affairs and product strategies under MSL leadership, sharing accurate and balanced scientific information to help improve patient outcomes. The role focuses on peer-to-peer scientific exchange, engagement with clinical investigators and research sites, and communication of clinical, outcomes, and economic data to decision makers. The MSL also provides field insights to internal teams, supports research and congress activities, contributes to projects and speaker training, and collaborates with other Amgen field colleagues. The position includes mentoring other MSLs when designated, completing administrative and training responsibilities, and maintaining current scientific and clinical expertise. Amgen offers a comprehensive benefits package, retirement and savings opportunities, a discretionary annual bonus program, stock-based long-term incentives, time-off plans, flexible work models where possible, and career development opportunities. The expected annual salary range is $172,344.30–$233,171.70.

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 collaboration skills.
Excellent communication skills and ability to build and maintain strong external stakeholder relationships.

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, including residencies or fellowships, may count as experience in a medically related field.
Two or more years in a medical science liaison role at a biotechnology or pharmaceutical company.
Current experience in Scientific Affairs or Medical Affairs at a biotechnology or pharmaceutical company.
Expertise in cardiometabolic conditions and/or obesity and related conditions.
Experience with the designated territory.

Responsibilities

Conduct peer-to-peer activities with obesity and related conditions opinion leaders, community healthcare providers, and PHDMs to discuss and advance the scientific platform in alignment with Amgen’s goals and objectives.
Engage with clinical investigators and research sites in support of the obesity pipeline.
Engage with PHDMs within assigned integrated delivery networks 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, focused, and balanced scientific exchange 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.
Collaborate compliantly with Amgen field colleagues who share customers to provide a coordinated One Amgen experience.
Help healthcare professionals 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 expertise using current data, information, and healthcare trends.
Build and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders and communicate scientific data effectively.