Senior Medical Science Liaison - Norfolk, VA

Military Spouse Corporate Career Network•Norfolk, VA

4d•Onsite

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. The territory includes Richmond, Charlottesville, and Norfolk, Virginia, and Charleston and Huntington, West Virginia. The position reports to the Obesity and Related Conditions MSL Lead and serves as a primary scientific and clinical resource for opinion leaders, population health decision makers, community healthcare providers, and other healthcare professionals. The role executes Amgen Medical strategy by providing accurate, balanced scientific information to support improved patient outcomes. The MSL conducts peer-to-peer scientific exchange, engages clinical investigators and research sites in support of the obesity pipeline, and communicates clinical, outcomes, and economic data to population health decision makers. The position also supports sponsored and non-sponsored research, congress activities, speaker training, internal strategy development, and coordinated engagement across Amgen field teams. The MSL may lead studies and projects, share field insights with internal stakeholders, mentor other MSLs, and maintain current clinical and scientific expertise.

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.
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 may be considered.
Seven or more years in a medically related field, including at least 1 year focused on clinical practice, clinical research, or medical research.
Post-doctoral training, including residencies or fellowships, may count as experience in a medically related field.
At least 2 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 opinion leaders, community healthcare providers, and population health decision makers to discuss and advance the scientific platform in alignment with Amgen’s goals and objectives.
Engage clinical investigators and research sites in support of the obesity pipeline.
Communicate scientific data, clinical value, outcomes, and economic data to population health decision makers within assigned integrated delivery networks and other institutions.
Connect external and internal stakeholders to expand 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 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 with other Amgen field roles who share customers to provide a coordinated One Amgen experience.
Help healthcare professionals improve patient care by addressing 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.