About The Position
The Sr. Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is a field-based position on Amgen’s U.S. Medical team, focused on obesity and related conditions. The territory includes San Jose, Palo Alto, Santa Clara, Cupertino, Campbell, Gilroy, Santa Cruz, Salinas, Monterey, and Fresno. The position reports to an Obesity and Related Conditions MSL Field Director. The MSL serves as a primary scientific and clinical resource for opinion leaders, Population Health Decision Makers (PHDMs), and other healthcare providers. The role executes Amgen Medical function and product strategy, providing accurate scientific information to support improved patient outcomes. The position involves peer-to-peer scientific exchange, engagement with clinical investigators and healthcare institutions, support for research and congress activities, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. The MSL also shares field insights, supports speakers, participates in strategic projects, and completes required administrative work and training.
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.
- Strong collaboration skills.
- 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 will be considered.
- Five years of industry experience in Scientific or Medical Affairs at a biotech 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 scientific activities with opinion leaders, community healthcare providers, and Population Health Decision Makers to advance the scientific platform in alignment with Amgen’s goals and objectives.
- Engage with clinical investigators and sites in support of the obesity and related conditions pipeline.
- Engage with Population Health Decision Makers within assigned IDNs and other institutions, communicating scientific data about clinical value, outcomes, and economics.
- 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 as requested 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 Amgen field roles who share customers to provide a coordinated One Amgen experience.
- Encourage healthcare providers to take action to improve patient care and close care gaps related to obesity and related conditions.
- 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.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
