Senior Medical Science Liaison - Obesity - FL
Join Amgen’s mission of serving patients. At Amgen, our shared mission—to serve patients living with serious illnesses—drives all that we do. Since 1980, we’ve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world’s toughest diseases. With a focus on four therapeutic areas—Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease—we reach millions of patients each year. Amgen is advancing a broad and deep pipeline of medicines to treat cancer, heart disease, inflammatory conditions, rare diseases, and obesity and obesity-related conditions. As a member of the Amgen team, you’ll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller, happier lives.
About the role
The Obesity General Medicine Senior MSL is a field-based position within the U.S. Medical team reporting to the Obesity MSL Lead, covering the FL Territory including Orlando, FL and Florida East Coast Counties. In this role, you will act as the primary scientific/clinical resource to Opinion Leaders (OLs), Population Health Decision Makers (PHDMs), and other healthcare providers. You will execute Amgen’s Medical function and product strategy to provide accurate information to improve patient outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Majority of time spent on peer-to-peer activities with Obesity and related conditions Opinion Leaders, community healthcare providers, and PHDMs to discuss and advance the scientific platform aligned with Amgen’s goals.
- Engage with clinical investigators and sites in support of the obesity pipeline.
- Engage with PHDMs within assigned IDNs and other institutions to communicate scientific-based data of clinical value, outcomes, and economic data.
- Connect external and internal stakeholders to amplify Amgen’s reach and access for patients.
- Conduct in-depth scientific exchange to provide focused and balanced clinical and scientific information consistent with MSL compliance standards.
- Support Amgen-sponsored research and may serve as a study lead.
- Liaise with potential investigators in non-sponsored clinical research.
- Provide and/or present field observations and insights to internal stakeholders to inform Amgen strategies.
- Lead and support congress activities as aligned with strategy.
- Support speaker training and ensure speakers are updated on new data.
- Lead and/or participate on project teams that support MSL strategies and tactics as delegated by MSL leadership.
- Compliantly partner across all Amgen field roles who share customers to create a coordinated One Amgen experience.
- Instill passion and move HCPs to take action in improving patient care related to closing care gaps.
- Mentor other MSLs as designated by MSL leadership.
- Complete administrative responsibilities and training (e.g., Veeva CRM, expense reports, compliance modules) in a timely manner.
- Maintain and improve clinical/scientific acumen and expertise with current data/information and healthcare trends.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders and possess excellent communication skills to effectively communicate scientific data.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Pharm.D., Ph.D., M.D. or D.O. (other doctoral degrees considered).
- Seven or more years in a medically related field, including 1 year focused on clinical practice, clinical research, or medical research (post-doctoral training such as residencies and/or fellowships may be included).
- 2+ 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.
- Cardiometabolic and/or Obesity expertise.
- Experience with designated territory.
Pay
The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted. Actual salary will vary based on relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.
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.