Senior Medical Science Liaison - Obesity & Related Conditions - MN/ND

Amgen • Minneapolis, MN

1d • $172,344 - $233,172

About The Position

The Senior Medical Science Liaison is a field-based position within Amgen’s U.S. Medical team, covering Minnesota (excluding Rochester) and North Dakota. The role reports to the Obesity MSL Lead and serves as a primary scientific and clinical resource to Opinion Leaders, Population Health Decision Makers, and other healthcare providers. The MSL executes Medical function and product strategy, providing accurate scientific information to support improved patient outcomes. The role focuses on obesity and related conditions and includes peer-to-peer scientific exchange, support for research and clinical investigators, communication of clinical and economic data, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

The position also contributes to congress activities, speaker training, project teams, field insights, and mentoring of other MSLs. The successful candidate maintains strong external relationships, communicates scientific data effectively, and keeps current with clinical evidence and healthcare trends. The position offers a stated annual salary range of $172,344.30–$233,171.70, plus an eligible Total Rewards Plan that may include benefits, incentives, time off, and career development opportunities.

Requirements

• Doctorate degree and at least 2 years of Medical Affairs experience, or master’s degree and at least 6 years of Medical Affairs experience, or bachelor’s degree and at least 8 years of Medical Affairs experience.
• Strong collaboration skills.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build and maintain relationships with external stakeholders.

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.
• 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 obesity and related conditions 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.
• Engage 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 expand 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 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.
• Compliantly partner with other Amgen field roles who share customers to provide a coordinated One Amgen experience.
• Help motivate healthcare providers to improve patient care by closing care gaps.
• Mentor other MSLs as designated by MSL leadership.
• Complete administrative responsibilities and training, including Veeva CRM, expense reports, and compliance modules, on time.
• Maintain and improve clinical and scientific expertise based on 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, including group medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Discretionary annual bonus program or, for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan.
• Stock-based long-term incentives.
• Award-winning time-off plans.
• Flexible work models where possible.
• Career development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior