Medical Science Liaison, Cardiovascular Metabolic - Illinois

BioSpace; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Bonus program

Stock options

Generous PTO

Flexible work model

Job summary

Amgen is seeking a Medical Science Liaison for the Cardiovascular Metabolic area in Illinois. This field-based role will engage with cardiometabolic leaders and payers to communicate data and advance the scientific platform in alignment with Amgen's goals.

The position emphasizes collaboration, clinical expertise, and cross-functional partnerships to drive patient outcomes and access strategies across Central Illinois.

Qualifications

• Doctorate degree in a relevant field or healthcare discipline.
• Masters degree with 3 years Medical Affairs experience.
• Bachelor's degree with 5 years Medical Affairs experience.

Responsibilities

• Interact with cardiometabolic key opinion leaders and decision-makers to share scientific platform aligned with Amgen goals.
• Educate payers, providers, and partners on clinical value, outcomes, and economic data.
• Provide clinical and economic support to payers, IDNs, and formulary committees.
• Lead or participate on project teams supporting MSL strategies and tactics.
• Contribute to congress activities and speaker training when needed.

Skills

Medical Affairs

Cardio-metabolic expertise

Clinical research experience

Communication skills

Education

PhD/MD/PharmD

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Join Amgens Mission of Serving Patients

At Amgen, if you feel like youre part of something bigger, its because you are. Our shared missionto serve patients living with serious illnessesdrives all that we do.

Since 1980, weve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the worlds toughest diseases. Amgen is advancing a broad and deep pipeline and portfolio of medicines to treat heart disease, obesity and obesity-related conditions, rare diseases, inflammatory conditions and cancer. As a member of the Amgen team, youll 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.

Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, youll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

Medical Science Liaison - Cardiovascular Metabolic - Illinois

Territory will cover Central Illinois

What you will do

• Lets do this. Lets change the world. This is a field-based position for the Medical Science Liaison therapeutic area within the US Medical team. In this vital role, you will interact with cardiometabolic opinion leaders and healthcare decision-makers to communicate and advance the scientific platform as aligned with Amgen's organizational goals and objectives.
• Engage with healthcare partners to educate and communicate clinical and scientific data to advance the scientific platform as aligned with Amgens organizational goals and objectives.
• Educate and communicate clinical value, outcomes, and economic data to payers, providers, key partners, advocacy, and access enablers
• Provide in-depth clinical and economic support to payers, IDNs, and formulary committees, while also sharing insights with key internal collaborators on customer trends in interpreting and using value evidence, reimbursement, and payer policy. May serve as main medical point of contact at prioritized local payer, regional payer, and IDN accounts
• Respond to unsolicited inquiries consistent with the MSL compliance standards
• Provide and/or present field observations and insights to internal collaborators
• Implement a scientific engagement plan according to annual MSL goals and metrics
• Develop and implement local OL plans in line with SEP
• Support speaker training as requested and ensure the speakers are updated on new data
• Support Amgen-sponsored research and may serve as a study lead
• Educate potential investigators on the submission process for investigator-sponsored studies
• Lead and/or participate on project teams that support MSL strategies and tactics as delegated by MSL leadership
• Lead and support congress activities in accordance with the strategy. May serve as the congress lead.
• Compliantly collaborate with cross-functional colleagues. May serve as the main point of contact
• Maintain clinical savvy and expertise and ensure the timely completion of assigned training. May serve as a training lead, new hire mentor, and/or international MSL mentor or trainer
• Advance MSL value proposition, identify gaps, achieve results, and set an example for others to follow by consistently demonstrating Amgen values and leadership attributes
• Demonstrate tact and professionalism when communicating and interacting with individuals.

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The adaptable professional we seek is a key collaborator with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications

• Doctorate degree
• Or
• Masters degree & 3 years of Medical Affairs experience
• Or
• Bachelors degree & 5 years of Medical Affairs experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Pharm. D., Ph.D., M.D., or D.O. (other doctoral degrees are considered.)
• 5+ years of industry experience in Scientific or Medical Affairs at a biotech or pharmaceutical company
• Two or more years 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)
• Cardio-metabolic expertise preferred

What you can expect from us

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, well support your journey every step of the way.

The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted. Actual salary will vary based on several factors including but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.

• 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. Refer to the Work Location Type in the job posting to see if this applies.

Application deadline

Amgen does not have an application deadline for this position; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position.

Sponsorship

Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed.

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