Senior Medical Science Liaison - Obesity and Related Conditions - Washington, DC
About The Position
The Senior Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is a field-based role on Amgen’s U.S. Medical team, covering the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area and reporting to the Obesity and Related Conditions MSL Field Director. The role serves as a primary scientific and clinical resource for Opinion Leaders (OLs), Population Health Decision Makers (PHDMs), and other healthcare providers. It executes the Medical function and product strategy established by MSL Leadership, providing accurate scientific information to help improve patient outcomes. The MSL conducts peer-to-peer scientific exchange on obesity and related conditions, supports clinical research and pipeline engagement, communicates clinical, outcomes, and economic data, and shares field insights with internal stakeholders. The role also contributes to congresses, speaker training, project teams, cross-functional coordination, and mentoring. It requires strong external relationships, effective scientific communication, and ongoing development of clinical and scientific expertise.
Requirements
- Doctorate degree and 2 years of Medical Affairs experience; or master’s degree and 6 years of Medical Affairs experience; or bachelor’s degree and 8 years of Medical Affairs experience.
- 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 are considered.
- Seven or more years in a medically related field, including at least 1 year focused on clinical practice, clinical research, or medical research; postdoctoral training such as residencies or fellowships may count.
- At least 2 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 and objectives.
- Engage with clinical investigators and sites in support of the obesity pipeline.
- Communicate scientific data on 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 in-depth, 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 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 with other Amgen field roles who share customers to provide a coordinated One Amgen experience.
- Encourage 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
- 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.
- Career development opportunities.
- Work/life balance support.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
