Sr. Medical Science Liaison - Obesity and Related Conditions - Pittsburgh PA
About The Position
Amgen is hiring a field-based Senior Medical Science Liaison for Obesity and Related Conditions in the Pittsburgh territory, including Pittsburgh and surrounding areas. The position is part of the U.S. Medical team and reports to the Obesity and Related Conditions MSL Lead. The role serves as a primary scientific and clinical resource for Opinion Leaders, Population Health Decision Makers, and other healthcare providers, executing Amgen Medical strategy and providing accurate scientific information to help improve patient outcomes. The MSL conducts peer-to-peer scientific exchange, supports clinical research and congress activities, shares field insights with internal stakeholders, and collaborates with other Amgen field teams. The role also includes mentoring other MSLs when designated and completing administrative responsibilities and training. Amgen describes its culture as collaborative, innovative, and science-based, and offers benefits, incentives, time-off plans, and career development opportunities.
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 considered.
- Seven or more years in a medically related field, including one year focused on clinical practice, clinical research, or medical research; postdoctoral training such as residencies and fellowships may count.
- Two or more years in an MSL role at a biotechnology or pharmaceutical company.
- Current Scientific Affairs or Medical Affairs experience at a biotechnology or pharmaceutical company.
- Cardiometabolic and/or Obesity and Related Conditions expertise.
- Experience in the designated territory.
Responsibilities
- Conduct peer-to-peer activities with Obesity and Related Conditions Opinion Leaders, community healthcare providers, and Population Health Decision Makers to discuss and advance the scientific platform in alignment with Amgen’s goals.
- 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 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.
- Compliantly collaborate with 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 relationships with external stakeholders and communicate scientific data effectively.
Benefits
- Health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents.
- 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.
- Career development opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
