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

About the role

Join Amgen’s mission of serving patients. As a Field Director of Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs) in the Midwest Region (territory includes MN, NE, KS, MI, WI, IL, IN), you will play a key role in developing medical strategy and guiding your regional MSL team in executing field tactics. This position reports to the Executive Director/National MSL Lead of the Therapeutic Area (Obesity and Related Conditions).

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Foster a positive, collaborative work environment that promotes retention and engagement by recognizing high performance, providing growth opportunities, and supporting work-life balance.
• Identify ongoing training needs of the MSL team and collaborate with training partners to develop plans and timelines.
• Ensure the MSL team adheres to all compliance standards and completes administrative responsibilities (e.g., CRM, expense reports, training modules) in a timely manner.
• Lead effectively through change, accelerating MSL progression through the change cycle to drive achievement of medical initiatives.
• Partner with medical leadership to develop Field Medical strategy, tactics, and Scientific Engagement Plans (SEPs), including ways to measure success.
• Elevate field medical insights that may refine strategy and tactics.
• Identify tools and resources needed to support SEPs and champion development with the Medical Leadership Team.
• Oversee peer-to-peer scientific engagement activities with Opinion Leaders (OLs), community healthcare providers, and Population Health Decision Makers (PHDMs).
• Develop strategies for engagement and execution at key accounts in collaboration with internal stakeholders.
• Guide the MSL team in educating and communicating clinical value, outcomes, and economic data to PHDMs within Integrated Delivery Networks (IDNs) and other institutions.
• Provide ongoing support and guidance to the MSL team to ensure they meet goals and remain focused on impactful strategies.
• Ensure the MSL team has a comprehensive understanding of the healthcare ecosystem and Amgen’s business landscape, guiding them in overcoming obstacles and adapting to role evolution.
• Represent the MSL team in interactions with senior leadership and articulate the impact of the Field Medical team.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure the MSL team provides field observations and insights that inform Amgen strategies.
• Support congress activities, ensuring alignment with overall strategy.
• Participate in and lead project teams that support Field Medical strategies and tactics.
• Model and ensure excellence in cross-functional collaboration between field medical and field commercial to deliver a coordinated "One Amgen" experience for external partners.

Requirements

• Doctorate degree & 4 years of Medical Affairs experience OR Master’s degree & 8 years of Medical Affairs experience OR Bachelor’s degree & 10 years of Medical Affairs experience.
• 4 years of managerial experience directly managing people and/or leadership experience leading teams, projects, programs, or directing resource allocation.

Preferred 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 (including postdoctoral training such as 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 leading teams, projects, programs, or directing resource allocation.
• Obesity and Related Conditions expertise.

Benefits

• 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.
• Discretionary annual bonus program (or sales-based incentive plan for field sales representatives).
• Stock-based long-term incentives.
• Award-winning time-off plans.
• Flexible work models, including remote and hybrid work arrangements where possible.

Pay

The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted on the careers site. Actual salary will vary based on relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.