Senior Medical Science Liaison - Obesity and Related Conditions - Alexandria, VA

Amgen•Virginia Beach, VA

7d•$172,344 - $233,172

About The Position

The Senior Medical Science Liaison for Obesity and Related Conditions is a field-based position within Amgen’s U.S. Medical team and reports to the Obesity and Related Conditions MSL Lead. The territory includes Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, and other cities in Northern Virginia. The role serves as a primary scientific and clinical resource to opinion leaders, Population Health Decision Makers (PHDMs), and other healthcare providers. It executes Amgen’s Medical function and product strategy, providing accurate scientific information to support improved patient outcomes.

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.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders.

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 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 an MSL role at a biotechnology or pharmaceutical company.
Current Scientific Affairs or Medical Affairs experience 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 scientific exchange with opinion leaders, community healthcare providers, and PHDMs on obesity and related conditions, aligned with Amgen’s goals and objectives.
Engage clinical investigators and sites in support of the obesity pipeline.
Communicate clinical, outcomes, and economic data of scientific value to PHDMs within assigned IDNs and other institutions.
Connect external and internal stakeholders to extend Amgen’s reach and patient access.
Provide focused, balanced clinical and scientific information in accordance with MSL compliance standards.
Support Amgen-sponsored research and potentially serve as a study lead.
Liaise with potential investigators in non-sponsored clinical research.
Present 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 create a coordinated One Amgen experience.
Help motivate healthcare providers to 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.
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 plans 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.
Award-winning time-off plans.
Work/life balance and career development opportunities.
Flexible work models where possible.