Senior Medical Science Liaison – Obesity

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

📋 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 to deliver precise information and enhance patient outcomes.

• Facilitate peer-to-peer interactions with experts in obesity and related conditions, community healthcare providers, and PHDMs.

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

• Share clinical, outcomes, and economic data with PHDMs in designated IDNs and institutions.

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

• Conduct thorough scientific discussions in alignment with MSL compliance standards.

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

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

• Present field insights and observations to internal stakeholders.

• Lead and assist in congress activities.

• Provide training for speakers and ensure they are informed about new data.

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

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

• Mentor other MSLs as appointed by MSL leadership.

• Fulfill administrative duties and training, including Veeva CRM, expense reporting, and compliance modules.

• Continuously enhance clinical and scientific knowledge and expertise with the latest data, information, and healthcare trends.

⛳️ Requirements

• Doctorate degree with 2 years of experience in Medical Affairs, or a Master’s degree with 6 years of experience, or a Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of experience in Medical Affairs.

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

• Preferred to have seven or more years in a medically related field, including at least 1 year focused on clinical practice, clinical research, or medical research.

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

• Preferred to have 2+ years of experience in a medical science liaison role within a biotech or pharmaceutical company.

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

• Expertise in cardiometabolic and/or obesity matters is preferred.

• Familiarity with the assigned territory is preferred.

• Strong skills in collaboration and communication are essential.

• Capability to establish and nurture robust relationships with external stakeholders.

• Ability to effectively communicate scientific data.

• Maintain up-to-date clinical/scientific knowledge and expertise in healthcare trends.

• Complete necessary administrative and compliance training, including Veeva CRM and expense reporting.

🏝️ Benefits

• A comprehensive employee benefits package, featuring a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and 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 where feasible.

• Opportunities for career development.

• Support for work/life balance.

• A collaborative organizational culture.

• Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.