Medical Science Liaison – Obesity

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Iowa, +2 more states.

📋 Description

• Serve as the primary scientific and clinical resource for Opinion Leaders, Population Health Decision Makers, and healthcare providers.

• Implement Amgen Medical functions and product strategies under the guidance of MSL Leadership.

• Facilitate peer-to-peer engagements with Opinion Leaders in Obesity and related conditions, community healthcare providers, and Population Health Decision Makers.

• Collaborate with clinical investigators and sites to support the obesity pipeline.

• Disseminate clinical, outcomes, and economic data within assigned Integrated Delivery Networks (IDNs) and institutions.

• Connect both external and internal stakeholders to enhance Amgen's reach and patient access.

• Conduct compliant scientific exchanges utilizing balanced clinical and scientific information.

• Assist in Amgen-sponsored research and potentially take on the role of study lead.

• Act as a liaison with potential investigators in non-sponsored clinical research.

• Provide field observations and insights to internal stakeholders.

• Lead and support activities at congresses.

• Facilitate speaker training and ensure that speakers are informed about new data.

• Lead or engage in project teams that support MSL strategies and tactics.

• Collaborate compliantly across various Amgen field roles to ensure a coordinated customer experience.

• Fulfill administrative duties and training in a timely manner.

• Continuously maintain and enhance clinical and scientific expertise.

⛳️ Requirements

• Doctorate degree OR Master’s degree with 3 years of Medical Affairs experience OR Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of Medical Affairs experience.

• Preferred qualifications include Pharm.D., Ph.D., M.D., or D.O.

• A minimum of 1 year of preferred experience in Medical Affairs.

• At least 4 years in a medically related field, with 1 year focused on clinical practice, clinical research, or medical research preferred.

• Experience in Scientific Affairs or Medical Affairs within a biotech or pharmaceutical company is preferred.

• Expertise in Cardiometabolic and/or Obesity is preferred.

• Familiarity with the designated territory is preferred.

• Strong ability to cultivate and sustain relationships with external stakeholders.

• Exceptional communication skills to effectively convey scientific data.

• Up-to-date experience with scientific and clinical information as well as healthcare trends.

• Capability to complete administrative tasks and training, which includes Veeva CRM, expense reports, and compliance modules.

• Sponsorship for this position is not guaranteed.

🏝️ Benefits

• A comprehensive employee benefits package that includes a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions.

• Coverage for group medical, dental, and vision.

• Life and disability insurance.

• Access to flexible spending accounts.

• Participation in a discretionary annual bonus program.

• Stock-based long-term incentives.

• Award-winning time-off plans.

• Flexible work models where feasible.

• Opportunities for career development.

• Financial plans that allow saving toward retirement or other goals.

• Emphasis on work/life balance.