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

What You Will Do

The Field Director (FD) of Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs) plays a key role in the development of medical strategy and the execution of field tactics. The primary responsibility of the FD is the management, performance, and coaching of a region of MSL direct reports.

• 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 a 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 initiatives.
• Strategic Execution 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 Scientific Engagement Plans and champion development with 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 other 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 their goals and remain focused on impactful strategies and tactics.
• Ensure that the MSL team has a comprehensive understanding of the healthcare ecosystem and Amgen's business landscape, and guide them in overcoming obstacles, promoting innovation, and adapting to evolution in the MSL role.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Represent the MSL team in interactions with senior leadership and clearly 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.
• Accountable for modeling and ensuring excellence in cross-functional collaboration between field medical and field commercial to ensure a coordinated One Amgen experience for external partners.

Basic Qualifications

• 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
• 4 years of managerial experience directly managing people and/or leadership experience leading teams, projects, programs or directing the allocation of resources

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. Experience in a medically related field can include postdoctoral training (i.e., residencies and/or fellowships)
• 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