Sr. Medical Science Liaison - Obesity and Related Conditions - Newark, NJ
About The Position
Amgen is seeking a field-based Senior Medical Science Liaison for Obesity and Related Conditions, with a territory that includes Newark, New Jersey. The position is part of the U.S. Medical team and reports to the Obesity and Related Conditions MSL Lead. The MSL serves as a primary scientific and clinical resource for opinion leaders, population health decision makers, and other healthcare providers, executing Medical function and product strategy to provide accurate information and support improved patient outcomes. The role centers on peer-to-peer scientific engagement with external stakeholders, including healthcare providers and decision makers. The MSL also supports clinical research and pipeline activities, shares field insights with internal teams, contributes to congress and speaker-training activities, and collaborates across Amgen field roles. The position includes mentoring other MSLs when designated and maintaining current scientific expertise and compliance with administrative and training responsibilities. The expected annual salary range is $172,344.30 to $233,171.70. Amgen offers eligible employees health and welfare plans, retirement and savings opportunities, work/life balance, and career development. Sponsorship is not guaranteed. Amgen is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations consistent with legal requirements.
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 one year focused on clinical practice, clinical research, or medical research; postdoctoral 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.
- Expertise in cardiometabolic conditions and/or obesity and related conditions.
- 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.
- Engage clinical investigators and sites in support of the obesity pipeline.
- Engage population health decision makers within assigned integrated delivery networks and other institutions to communicate clinical, outcomes, and economic data.
- Connect external and internal stakeholders to amplify Amgen’s reach and patient access.
- Conduct focused, balanced scientific exchange 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 aligned 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.
- Collaborate compliantly with Amgen field roles who share customers to provide a coordinated One Amgen experience.
- Encourage healthcare providers to take action to improve patient care and close care gaps related to obesity and related conditions.
- 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 effectively communicate scientific data.
Benefits
- Comprehensive employee benefits package.
- 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
