Medical Science Liaison – Obesity

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Missouri.

📋 Description

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

• Implement Amgen Medical functions and product strategies as directed by MSL Leadership to enhance patient outcomes.

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

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

• Present scientific, clinical, outcomes, and economic data to Population Health Decision Makers.

• Connect both external and internal stakeholders to broaden Amgen’s influence and improve patient access.

• Conduct thorough scientific discussions while adhering to MSL compliance standards.

• Assist with Amgen-sponsored research and possibly take on the role of study lead.

• Coordinate with potential investigators for non-sponsored clinical research.

• Deliver field observations and insights to internal teams.

• Oversee and contribute to congress activities.

• Aid in speaker preparation and ensure speakers are informed about new data.

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

• Collaborate compliantly with various Amgen field roles to ensure a unified One Amgen experience.

• Fulfill administrative tasks and training responsibilities, including Veeva CRM, expense reports, and compliance modules.

• Continuously enhance clinical and scientific knowledge with up-to-date data, information, and healthcare trends.

⛳️ Requirements

• Doctorate degree; alternatively, a Master’s degree with 3 years of Medical Affairs experience; or a Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of Medical Affairs experience.

• Preferred qualifications include Pharm.D., Ph.D., M.D., or D.O. (other doctoral degrees may be considered).

• Preferred: Minimum of 1 year experience in Medical Affairs.

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

• Experience in a medically related field may encompass post-doctoral training, residencies, or fellowships.

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

• Preferred expertise in Cardiometabolic and/or Obesity fields.

• Experience with the assigned territory is preferred.

• Strong capability to establish and sustain robust relationships with external stakeholders.

• Excellent communication skills for effectively conveying scientific data.

• Sponsorship for this position is not guaranteed.

🏝️ Benefits

• A comprehensive employee benefits package, featuring a Retirement and Savings Plan with substantial company contributions.

• Group medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Life and disability coverage.

• Flexible spending accounts.

• A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan.

• Stock-based long-term incentives.

• Award-winning time-off policies.

• Flexible work models when possible.

• Opportunities for career development.

• Financial plans that allow for saving towards retirement or other objectives.

• Support for work/life balance.