Senior Medical Science Liaison - Obesity- South TX
About the role
The Senior Medical Science Liaison - Obesity - South TX will act as the primary scientific/clinical resource to Opinion Leaders (OLs), Population Health Decision Makers (PHDMs) and other healthcare providers. They are responsible for executing Amgen's Medical function and product strategy, aligning with MSL Leadership, to enhance patient outcomes through accurate information dissemination.
Responsibilities
- Execute peer-to-peer activities with Obesity and related conditions Opinion Leaders, community healthcare providers, and PHDMs to advance the scientific platform aligned with Amgen's goals.
- Engage with clinical investigators and sites to support the obesity pipeline.
- Communicate scientific data of clinical value, outcomes, and economic data to PHDMs within assigned IDNs and other institutions.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders and communicate scientific data effectively.
- 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/or participate on project teams supporting MSL strategies and tactics as delegated by MSL leadership.
- Compliantly partner across all Amgen field roles to create an appropriately coordinated One Amgen experience.
- Mentor other MSLs as designated by MSL leadership.
- Complete all administrative responsibilities and training in a timely manner.
- Maintain and improve clinical/scientific acumen and expertise with current data/information and healthcare trends.
Requirements
- Doctorate degree & 2 years of Medical Affairs experience OR Masters degree & 6 years of Medical Affairs experience OR Bachelors degree & 8 years of Medical Affairs experience.
- 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.
- Experience in a medically related field can include post-doctoral training (i.e., residencies and/or fellowships).
- Two 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.
Qualifications
- Doctorate degree & 2 years of Medical Affairs experience OR Masters degree & 6 years of Medical Affairs experience OR Bachelors degree & 8 years of Medical Affairs experience.
- 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.
- Experience in a medically related field can include post-doctoral training (i.e., residencies and/or fellowships).
- Two 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.
Skills
- Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills.
- Excellent communication skills to effectively convey scientific data.
Benefits
As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed, and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease. Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.