Sr. Medical Science Liaison – Obesity and Related Conditions – San Diego, CA
About The Position
Amgen is hiring a field-based Senior Medical Science Liaison for Obesity and Related Conditions. The role serves as a primary scientific and clinical resource for Opinion Leaders, Population Health Decision Makers, and other healthcare providers, executing the Medical function and product strategy under MSL leadership to provide accurate information and improve patient outcomes. The territory includes San Diego, Oceanside, Carlsbad, Escondido, El Cajon, Chula Vista, El Centro, and Hawaii. The position reports to an Obesity MSL Field Director. The MSL conducts peer-to-peer scientific exchange, supports clinical research and pipeline activities, communicates clinical, outcomes, and economic data, and shares field insights with internal stakeholders. The role also supports congress activities, speaker training, project teams, coordinated cross-functional engagement, and timely completion of administrative and training responsibilities. The expected U.S. annual salary range is $172,344.30–$233,171.70. Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan, subject to eligibility.
Requirements
- Doctorate degree and 4 years of Medical Affairs experience; or a master’s degree and 8 years of Medical Affairs experience; or a bachelor’s degree and 10 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.
- Five years of industry experience in Scientific or Medical Affairs at a biotechnology or pharmaceutical company.
- At least three years of experience in a medical science liaison role.
- Expertise in cardiometabolic conditions and/or obesity and related conditions.
- 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 advance the scientific platform in alignment with Amgen’s goals.
- Engage with clinical investigators and sites in support of the obesity and related conditions pipeline.
- Engage with Population Health Decision Makers at assigned IDNs and other institutions to communicate clinical, outcomes, and economic data.
- Connect external and internal stakeholders to amplify 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 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.
- Partner compliantly with Amgen field colleagues who share customers to provide a coordinated One Amgen experience.
- Help motivate healthcare providers to improve patient care by addressing care gaps.
- Complete administrative responsibilities and training, including Veeva CRM, expense reports, and compliance modules, in a timely manner.
- Maintain and improve clinical and scientific expertise through current data, information, and healthcare trends.
- Build and maintain relationships with external stakeholders and communicate scientific data effectively.
Benefits
- Health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents.
- Retirement and savings plans with 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.
- Time-off plans.
- Work/life balance and career development opportunities.
- Flexible work models where possible.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
