Medical Science Liaison – Obesity

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in North Dakota, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Serve as the key scientific and clinical resource for Opinion Leaders, Population Health Decision Makers, and other healthcare practitioners.

• Implement Amgen's Medical function and product strategy under the guidance of MSL Leadership to enhance patient outcomes.

• Dedicate the majority of time to peer-to-peer interactions with Opinion Leaders in obesity and related conditions, community healthcare providers, and PHDMs.

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

• Relay clinical, outcomes, and economic data to PHDMs within designated IDNs and institutions.

• Connect external and internal stakeholders to expand Amgen’s influence and patient access.

• Conduct compliant, focused, and balanced scientific discussions.

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

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

• Offer field observations and insights to internal teams.

• Lead and support activities at congresses.

• Aid in speaker training and ensure that speakers are informed of new data.

• Lead or contribute to project teams that support MSL strategies and tactics.

• Collaborate compliantly across Amgen field roles to create a cohesive One Amgen experience.

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

• Report to the Obesity MSL Field Director.

⛳️ 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: Pharm.D., Ph.D., M.D., or D.O. (other doctoral degrees will be considered).

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

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

• Current 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.

• Proven ability to establish and nurture strong relationships with external stakeholders.

• Exceptional communication skills to effectively convey scientific data.

• Commitment to maintaining and enhancing clinical/scientific knowledge and expertise with current data/information and healthcare trends.

• Sponsorship for this position is not guaranteed.

🏝️ Benefits

• A 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.

• Stock-based long-term incentives.

• Award-winning time-off plans.

• Flexible work models where feasible.

• Opportunities for career development.

• Financial plans providing opportunities to save for retirement or other objectives.

• Support for work/life balance.