Medical Science Liaison – Obesity

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

📋 Description

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

• Implement Amgen Medical function and product strategy under MSL Leadership to deliver precise information and enhance patient outcomes.

• Dedicate significant time to peer-to-peer interactions with Opinion Leaders in Obesity and related conditions, community healthcare providers, and Population Health Decision Makers.

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

• Relay scientific, clinical, outcomes, and economic data to Population Health Decision Makers within assigned Integrated Delivery Networks (IDNs) and institutions.

• Link external and internal stakeholders to expand Amgen’s outreach and improve patient access.

• Conduct focused and balanced scientific exchanges in accordance with MSL compliance standards.

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

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

• Provide field observations and insights to internal stakeholders.

• Lead and assist in congress activities.

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

• Take the lead or participate in project teams that support MSL strategies and tactics.

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

• Perform administrative duties and training in a timely fashion.

• Report to an 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.

• Pharm.D., Ph.D., M.D., or D.O. preferred; other doctoral degrees may be considered.

• At least 1 year of experience in Medical Affairs preferred.

• 4 or more years in a medically related field, including a minimum of 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 preferred.

• Expertise in Cardiometabolic and/or Obesity areas preferred.

• Familiarity with the designated territory preferred.

• Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders.

• Excellent communication skills for effectively conveying scientific data.

• Maintain and enhance clinical/scientific knowledge and expertise with up-to-date data/information and healthcare trends.

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

• Sponsorship for this role 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.

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

• Stock-based long-term incentives.

• Award-winning time-off plans.

• Flexible work models where feasible.

• Opportunities for career development.

• Plans to support work/life balance.