Field Director, Medical Science Liaisons - East Region US - Obesity and Related Conditions

About the role

At Amgen, our shared mission to serve patients living with serious illnesses drives all that we do. The Field Director (FD) of Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs) plays a key role in development of medical strategy and guidance of their regional MSL team in the execution of field tactics.

Responsibilities

The primary responsibility of the FD is the management, performance, and coaching of a region of MSL direct reports. By ensuring compliant execution of field medical plans, strategy, and activities within US Medical Affairs, the FD leads their team to advance clinical practice and improve patient outcomes.

• Provide strategic direction and oversight to the MSL team, ensuring alignment with Amgen's corporate goals and objectives
• Actively coach and develop MSLs, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement by evaluating performance and providing constructive feedback to enhance individual and team effectiveness
• Foster a positive, collaborative work environment (within team and across teams) that promotes retention and engagement by recognizing and rewarding high performance, providing opportunities for growth and development, and supporting work-life balance
• Identify ongoing training needs of the MSL Team and collaborate with training partners to develop plan and timeline
• Ensure the MSL team adheres to all compliance standards and completes administrative responsibilities, including the CRM, expense reports, and training modules, in a timely manner
• Lead effectively through change, accelerating MSL progression through the change cycle, to drive achievement of medical initiative

Requirements

• Doctorate degree & 4 years of Medical Affairs experience OR Masters degree & 8 years of Medical Affairs experience OR Bachelors degree & 10 years of Medical Affairs experience
• And 4 years of managerial experience directly managing people and/or leadership experience leading teams, projects, programs or directing the allocation of resources

Qualifications

• Pharm.D., Ph.D., M.D. or D.O. (other doctoral degrees considered)
• Seven years of industry experience in Scientific/Medical Affairs at a biotech or pharmaceutical company
• Seven or more years focused on clinical practice, clinical research, or medical research. Experience in a medically related field can include postdoctoral training (i.e., residencies and/or fellowships)
• 3 + years in a medical science liaison role in a biotech or pharmaceutical company
• Current experience in Scientific Affairs or Medical Affairs at a biotech or pharmaceutical company
• Three years of managerial experience directly managing people and/or experience leading teams, projects, programs or directing the allocation of resources
• Obesity and Related Conditions expertise

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, 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 plans
• Flexible work models where possible

Pay

The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted. Actual salary will vary based on several factors including but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.

Schedule

Refer to the Work Location Type in the job posting to see if flexible work models apply.