Senior Medical Science Liaison - Minneapolis, MN
About The Position
Amgen is hiring a field-based Senior Medical Science Liaison for Obesity and Related Conditions, covering Minnesota (excluding Rochester) and North Dakota. The role serves as a primary scientific and clinical resource for Opinion Leaders, Population Health Decision Makers, community healthcare providers, and other healthcare professionals. It executes Amgen Medical function and product strategy under the direction of MSL leadership, providing accurate scientific information intended to improve patient outcomes. The position is part of the U.S. Medical team and reports to the Obesity MSL Lead. The MSL conducts scientific exchange and stakeholder engagement, supports clinical research and congress activities, shares field insights with internal teams, and collaborates compliantly with Amgen colleagues. The role also supports speaker training, may lead studies and projects, and mentors other MSLs as designated. The posted annual salary range is $172,344.30–$233,171.70.
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.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to effectively communicate scientific data.
- Ability to build and maintain strong 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; 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 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 Amgen’s scientific platform.
- Engage with clinical investigators and sites in support of the obesity pipeline.
- Communicate clinical, 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, focused, and balanced scientific exchange in accordance 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.
- Collaborate compliantly with Amgen field colleagues who share customers to provide 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
- 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.
- Work/life balance and career development opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
