Medical Science Liaison, Rare Disease

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

📋 Description

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

• Implement the Amgen Medical function and product strategy under the guidance of MSL Leadership to deliver accurate information and enhance patient outcomes.

• Collaborate with healthcare partners to educate and convey clinical and scientific information.

• Inform payers, providers, key partners, advocacy groups, and access enablers about clinical value, outcomes, and economic data.

• Address unsolicited inquiries in line with MSL compliance standards.

• Share field observations and insights with internal teams.

• Execute scientific engagement strategies based on annual MSL objectives and metrics.

• Create and implement local Opinion Leader plans.

• Assist in speaker training and ensure speakers are kept informed of new data.

• Support Amgen-sponsored research and may act as a study lead.

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

• Lead or participate in project teams that align with MSL strategies and tactics.

• Organize and support congress activities in accordance with strategy.

• Collaborate compliantly with cross-functional colleagues and may serve as the primary point of contact.

• Maintain clinical knowledge and expertise, completing assigned training promptly.

• May take on the role of training lead, New Hire Mentor, and/or International MSL mentor or trainer.

⛳️ 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 credentials include Pharm.D., Ph.D., M.D., or D.O. (other doctoral degrees considered).

• Preferred: 2 years of demonstrated experience in scientific or medical affairs within a biotech or pharmaceutical organization.

• Outstanding oral and written communication skills, coupled with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to network effectively.

• Willingness to travel up to 60% for territory management, regional and national conferences/workshops, and company meetings.

• Capability to work up to 15-hour days due to travel when necessary.

• Experience in Rare Disease, Nephrology, or Rheumatology is a plus.

• Sponsorship for this position is not guaranteed.

🏝️ Benefits

• A comprehensive employee benefits package, which includes a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous contributions from the company.

• Group medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.

• Life and disability insurance options.

• Flexible spending accounts available.

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

• Stock-based long-term incentive plans.

• Award-winning time-off policies.

• Flexible work arrangements, including remote and hybrid options where feasible.

• Opportunities for career development.

• Financial plans that allow for savings towards retirement or other personal goals.

• Support for work/life balance.