Senior Medical Science Liaison - Charlottesville, VA
About The Position
The Senior Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is a field-based position on Amgen’s U.S. Medical team, supporting Obesity and Related Conditions across a territory that includes Richmond, Charlottesville, and Norfolk, Virginia, and Charleston and Huntington, West Virginia. The role reports to the Obesity and Related Conditions MSL Lead and serves as a primary scientific and clinical resource for Opinion Leaders (OLs), Population Health Decision Makers (PHDMs), and other healthcare providers. It executes Amgen Medical function and product strategy by providing accurate scientific information to support improved patient outcomes. The role centers on peer-to-peer scientific exchange with external stakeholders, including discussion of clinical and scientific data, outcomes, and economic information. The MSL supports clinical research and pipeline activities, communicates field insights to internal stakeholders, contributes to congress and project activities, and collaborates with other Amgen field roles. The position also includes mentoring other MSLs when designated, completing administrative and training requirements, and maintaining current clinical and scientific expertise.
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 and ability to communicate scientific data effectively.
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; post-doctoral 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.
- Expertise in cardiometabolic conditions and/or obesity and related conditions.
- Experience with the designated territory.
Responsibilities
- Conduct peer-to-peer activities with Opinion Leaders, community healthcare providers, and Population Health Decision Makers to discuss and advance the scientific platform in alignment with Amgen goals and objectives.
- Engage with clinical investigators and sites in support of the obesity pipeline.
- Engage with Population Health Decision Makers within assigned IDNs and other institutions to communicate scientific data of clinical value, outcomes, and economic data.
- 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.
- Provide and present 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 provide a coordinated One Amgen experience.
- Help healthcare providers take action 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 acumen and expertise using current data, information, and healthcare trends.
Benefits
- Comprehensive employee benefits package, including a 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 where possible.
- Career development opportunities.
- Work/life balance support.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
