Senior Medical Science Liaison - Bone Health - Austin/San Antonio, TX

Amgen•San Antonio, TX

6d•$172,344 - $233,172

About The Position

This is a field-based Senior Medical Science Liaison position in the Bone therapeutic area within Amgen’s U.S. Medical Organization. The territory includes Austin and San Antonio, Texas. The role engages Bone Opinion Leaders and other Healthcare Decision Makers to communicate and advance Amgen’s scientific platform in alignment with corporate goals and objectives. The Senior MSL communicates clinical, outcomes, economic, and other scientific data; conducts balanced scientific exchange; connects internal and external stakeholders; and contributes field insights to inform strategy. The position supports research, congress activities, speaker training, project teams, and coordinated engagement across Amgen field roles. It also includes mentoring other MSLs when designated, completing administrative and training responsibilities, 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 relationship-building skills 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 considered.
Seven or more years in a medically related field, including at least 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 in a biotech or pharmaceutical company.
Current experience in Scientific Affairs or Medical Affairs at a biotech or pharmaceutical company.
Bone Health expertise.
Experience with the designated territory.

Responsibilities

Engage with PHDMs within assigned IDNs and other institutions to communicate scientific data on 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.
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.
Compliantly partner with Amgen field roles who share customers to create a coordinated One Amgen experience.
Help move healthcare professionals to take action to improve patient care and close care gaps.
Mentor other MSLs when 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.
Build and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders and effectively communicate scientific data.

Benefits

Health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents.
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, including remote and hybrid arrangements where possible.
Career development opportunities.