About The Position
The Senior Medical Science Liaison is a field-based position on Amgen’s U.S. Medical team, focused on obesity and related conditions in Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota. Reporting to the Obesity MSL Lead, the role serves as a primary scientific and clinical resource for opinion leaders, population health decision makers, community healthcare providers, and other healthcare stakeholders. It executes Amgen Medical strategy by providing accurate, balanced scientific information intended to improve patient outcomes. The position centers on peer-to-peer scientific exchange, engagement with clinical investigators and healthcare institutions, and communication of clinical, outcomes, and economic data. The MSL also supports research and congress activities, shares field insights with internal stakeholders, collaborates across Amgen field teams, and may mentor other MSLs. The role requires maintaining strong external relationships, scientific expertise, and compliance with applicable standards.
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.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate scientific data effectively.
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.
- Medically related experience may include post-doctoral training, such as residencies or fellowships.
- At least 2 years in a medical science liaison role at a biotech or pharmaceutical company.
- Current experience in Scientific Affairs or Medical Affairs at a biotech 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 Amgen’s goals.
- Engage with clinical investigators and sites in support of the obesity pipeline.
- Engage with population health decision makers within assigned integrated delivery networks 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, providing focused and 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 move 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 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 employees and eligible dependents.
- Retirement and savings plan 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.
- Flexible work models where possible.
- Career development opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
