Senior Medical Science Liaison, Fort Worth, TX

Amgen • Fort Worth, TX

10d • $172,344 - $233,172 • Remote

About The Position

Amgen is hiring a field-based Senior Medical Science Liaison for Obesity and Related Conditions, serving Fort Worth and areas to the west, including Abilene and Lubbock. The role is part of the U.S. Medical team and reports to the Obesity and Related Conditions MSL Lead. The MSL acts as a primary scientific and clinical resource to Opinion Leaders, Population Health Decision Makers (PHDMs), and other healthcare providers. The role executes Amgen Medical function and product strategy by providing accurate scientific information to improve patient outcomes.

The position focuses on peer-to-peer scientific exchange with Opinion Leaders, community healthcare providers, and PHDMs; engagement with investigators and clinical sites; and coordination with internal and external stakeholders. The MSL provides clinical, scientific, outcomes, and economic information, shares field insights, supports research and congress activities, and contributes to strategy and project teams while meeting compliance and administrative requirements.

The expected annual salary range is $172,344.30 to $233,171.70. Amgen's Total Rewards Plan includes health and welfare coverage, financial and retirement plans, work/life balance, and career development opportunities. Benefits described include medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, a discretionary annual bonus program, stock-based long-term incentives, time-off plans, company-wide shutdowns, and flexible work models, including remote arrangements where possible.

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.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships 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 will be considered.
• Seven or more years in a medically related field, including 1 year focused on clinical practice, clinical research, or medical research; post-doctoral training such as residencies or fellowships can 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 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 clinical investigators and sites in support of the obesity and related conditions pipeline.
• Engage PHDMs within assigned IDNs and other institutions to communicate scientifically based 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 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 create a coordinated One Amgen experience.
• Help motivate healthcare providers 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 expertise using current data, information, and healthcare trends.
• Build and maintain strong external stakeholder relationships and communicate scientific data effectively.

Benefits

• Comprehensive employee benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions.
• Discretionary annual bonus program.
• Stock-based long-term incentives.
• Award-winning time-off plans and bi-annual company-wide shutdowns.
• Flexible work models, including remote work arrangements where possible.
• Career development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior