About The Position

The Senior Medical Science Liaison for Obesity and Related Conditions is a field-based role on Amgen’s U.S. Medical team, covering Camden, New Jersey, and reporting to the Obesity and Related Conditions 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 Medical function and product strategy under MSL Leadership, providing accurate scientific information intended to improve 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.
  • Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders.
  • Excellent communication skills for effectively communicating 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; post-doctoral training such as residencies or fellowships may count.
  • Two or more 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 and Related Conditions 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.
  • Engage with clinical investigators and sites in support of the obesity pipeline.
  • Communicate scientific data, clinical value, outcomes, and economic data to Population Health Decision Makers within assigned IDNs and other institutions.
  • Connect external and internal stakeholders to amplify Amgen’s reach and patient access.
  • Conduct balanced, focused 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 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.
  • Compliantly partner with other Amgen field roles serving shared customers to create a coordinated One Amgen experience.
  • Encourage healthcare professionals 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 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.
  • Time-off plans.
  • Flexible work models where possible.
  • Career development opportunities.
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