About The Position
Amgen is hiring a field-based Senior Medical Science Liaison (Sr. MSL) in the Bone therapeutic area within the US 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 Sr. MSL provides focused, balanced scientific and clinical information, develops relationships with external stakeholders, and shares field insights to inform internal strategies. The position also supports research, congress activities, speaker training, and MSL strategies, while partnering compliantly with other Amgen field roles. The Sr. MSL maintains current clinical and scientific expertise and may mentor other MSLs as designated by leadership.
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 may 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.
- 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 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 with Amgen field roles that share customers to create a coordinated One Amgen experience.
- Encourage healthcare professionals to 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 acumen and expertise regarding current data, information, and healthcare trends.
- Build and maintain strong external stakeholder relationships and communicate scientific data effectively.
Benefits
- Health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents.
- Retirement and Savings Plan with company contributions.
- 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.
- Time-off plans.
- Flexible work models, including remote and hybrid arrangements where possible.
- Career development opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
