Senior Medical Science Liaison - Obesity - MI

About the role

At Amgen, our shared mission—to serve patients living with serious illnesses—drives all that we do. As a Senior Medical Science Liaison (MSL) in Obesity for Michigan, you will act as the primary scientific and clinical resource to Opinion Leaders (OLs), Population Health Decision Makers (PHDMs), and other healthcare providers. This field-based position within the U.S. Medical team reports to the Obesity MSL Lead and focuses on executing Amgen’s Medical function and product strategy to provide accurate information and 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, clinical, 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 all 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 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 count).
  • 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.

Benefits

From competitive benefits to collaborative culture, Amgen supports your professional and personal growth. The Total Rewards Plan may include:

• 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 relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.