Senior Medical Science Liaison - Obesity & Related Conditions - IA/NE/SD

Amgen•Sioux Falls, SD

2d•$172,344 - $233,172

About The Position

The Senior Medical Science Liaison for Obesity and Related Conditions is a field-based position on Amgen’s U.S. Medical team, covering Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota and reporting to the Obesity MSL Lead. The role serves as a primary scientific and clinical resource to Opinion Leaders, Population Health Decision Makers, and other healthcare providers. It executes the Medical function and product strategy under MSL leadership, providing accurate scientific information intended to improve patient outcomes. The position focuses on scientific exchange related to obesity and related conditions, support for the obesity pipeline, engagement with healthcare decision makers and investigators, and communication of field insights to internal stakeholders. The role also contributes to congress and project activities, speaker training, research support, and mentoring of other MSLs. It requires strong external relationships, effective scientific communication, and maintenance of 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 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.
Two or more 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.
Cardiometabolic and/or obesity expertise.
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 company goals and objectives.
Engage with clinical investigators and sites in support of the obesity pipeline.
Engage with Population Health Decision Makers within assigned IDNs and other institutions to communicate scientific data of 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 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 expertise by staying current with data, information, and healthcare trends.
Build and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders and communicate scientific data effectively.

Benefits

Health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents.
Financial plans with opportunities to save toward retirement or other goals.
Work/life balance and career development opportunities.
Comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions.
Group 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.
Flexible work models where possible.