Senior Medical Science Liaison; U.S. Medical, Rare Disease-GPA/MPA & Sjögren’s Disease - PA

Amgen•Scranton, PA

6d•$172,344 - $233,172

About The Position

The Senior Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is a field-based position on Amgen’s U.S. Medical team focused on GPA/MPA and Sjögren’s disease. The territory includes Pennsylvania, excluding Philadelphia. Reporting to the GPA/MPA & Sjögren’s Disease MSL Lead, the MSL 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 function and product strategy by providing accurate, balanced scientific information to support improved patient outcomes. The position focuses on scientific exchange, stakeholder engagement, research support, and collaboration with internal teams. The MSL shares field insights, supports congress and speaker-training activities, contributes to projects and research, and maintains strong external relationships while meeting compliance, administrative, and training responsibilities.

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 considered.
Seven or more years in a medically related field, including at least 1 year focused on clinical practice, clinical research, or medical research; postdoctoral training such as residencies or fellowships may count.
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.
Rheumatology, GPA/MPA, or Sjögren’s disease expertise.
Experience with the designated territory.

Responsibilities

Conduct peer-to-peer scientific exchange with GPA/MPA and Sjögren’s disease opinion leaders, community healthcare providers, and population health decision makers.
Engage population health decision makers within assigned integrated delivery networks and other institutions, communicating clinical, outcomes, and economic data.
Connect external and internal stakeholders to extend Amgen’s reach and patient access.
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 regarding non-sponsored clinical research.
Share field observations and insights with internal stakeholders to inform Amgen strategies.
Lead and support congress activities aligned 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.
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 relationships with external stakeholders and communicate scientific data effectively.

Benefits

Retirement and Savings Plan with company contributions
Group medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Life insurance
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