Senior Medical Science Liaison – Obesity, Related Conditions

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Iowa, +2 more states.

📋 Description

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

• Implement Amgen Medical function and product strategies as directed by MSL Leadership.

• Facilitate peer-to-peer interactions with Opinion Leaders in Obesity and related conditions, community healthcare providers, and PHDMs.

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

• Convey scientific, clinical, outcomes, and economic data to PHDMs within assigned IDNs and other institutions.

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

• Conduct thorough scientific exchanges in accordance with MSL compliance standards.

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

• Interface with potential investigators in non-sponsored clinical research.

• Share field observations and insights with internal stakeholders.

• Lead and assist in congress activities.

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

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

• Collaborate appropriately across Amgen field roles to foster a cohesive One Amgen experience.

• Encourage healthcare professionals to enhance patient care and address care gaps.

• Mentor fellow MSLs as appointed by MSL leadership.

• Timely complete administrative tasks and required training.

• Maintain and enhance clinical/scientific knowledge and expertise.

⛳️ Requirements

• Doctorate degree & 2 years of Medical Affairs experience OR Master’s degree & 6 years of Medical Affairs experience OR Bachelor’s degree & 8 years of Medical Affairs experience.

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

• A minimum of seven 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 include post-doctoral training (e.g., residencies and/or fellowships).

• At least 2 years 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.

• Expertise in Cardiometabolic and/or Obesity.

• Familiarity with the designated territory.

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

• Exceptional communication skills to effectively relay scientific data.

• Capability to fulfill administrative tasks and training requirements, including Veeva CRM, expense reports, and compliance modules.

• Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed.

🏝️ Benefits

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

• Group medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Life and disability insurance coverage.

• Flexible spending accounts.

• 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.

• Emphasis on work/life balance.