Medical Science Liaison, IgG4 - Rare Disease - MD, DE

Amgen Inc. (IR); Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 157,000 - 212,000; Full time

Job summary

Amgen is seeking a Medical Science Liaison for the IgG4 Rare Disease portfolio, covering MD and DE territories. You will establish relationships with key opinion leaders and clinicians across the US, communicating complex clinical data and economic value to payers, providers, and access partners.

The role requires advanced scientific training and extensive Medical Affairs experience in Rare Disease. Travel, stakeholder engagement, and cross-functional teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Doctorate or Master’s + 3 years Medical Affairs experience OR Bachelor’s + 5 years Medical Affairs experience.
• Pharm.D., Ph.D., M.D., or D.O. preferred.
• Rare Disease therapeutic area expertise preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a scientific liaison to the medical/scientific community and establish relationships with experts and clinicians nationwide.
• Educate on clinical data, outcomes, and economic value to payers, providers and partners.
• Respond to unsolicited inquiries compliant with MSL standards.
• Lead project teams supporting MSL strategies and cross-functional collaboration.
• Develop and implement local plans aligned with the scientific engagement strategy.

Skills

MSL experience

Scientific communication

KOL engagement

Education

Doctorate degree

Master’s degree

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

At Amgen, if you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. 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 our 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. Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, you’ll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

Medical Science Liaison, IgG4 - Rare Disease - MD, DE Territory to include MD, DE

What you will do

In this vital role you will serve as a scientific liaison to the medical/scientific community and will be responsible for establishing, developing and maintaining relationships with prominent experts and clinicians throughout the US.

• Engage with healthcare partners to educate and communicate clinical and scientific data to advance the scientific platform as aligned with Amgen’s company goals and objectives
• Educate and communicate clinical value, outcomes, and economic data to payers, providers, key partners, advocacy, and access enablers
• 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 the scientific engagement plan
• 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
• Liaise with potential investigators in non-sponsored clinical research
• Lead and/or participate on project teams that support MSL strategies and tactics as delegated by MSL leadership
• Advance the MSL value proposition, identify gaps, achieve results, and set an example for others to follow by consistently demonstrating Amgen's values and leadership attributes.
• Demonstrate tact and integrity when communicating and interacting with others.
• Lead and support congress activities as aligned with strategy
• Compliantly collaborate with cross-functional colleagues.
• May serve as the main point of contact
• Maintain clinical acuity and expertise and ensure timely completion of assigned training.
• May serve as a training lead, New Hire Mentor, and/or International MSL mentor or trainer

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The professional we seek is a self-starter with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

• Doctorate degree OR Master’s degree & 3 years of Medical Affairs experience OR Bachelor’s degree & 5 years of Medical Affairs experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Pharm.D., Ph.D., M.D., or D.O. (Other Doctoral degrees are considered.)
• Two years of proven experience in scientific or medical affairs at a biotech or pharmaceutical company
• Three or more years of clinical practice, clinical research, or medical research.
• Experience in a medically related field can include post-doctoral training (i.e., residencies and/or fellowships)
• Rare Disease therapeutic area expertise

What we can expect of us

From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, we’ll 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.

In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan, based on eligibility, comprising of health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents, financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals, work/life balance, and career development opportunities that 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, including remote and hybrid work arrangements, where possible

Salary Range 156,998.40USD -212,409.60 USD

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 guarantee.

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.

Amgen is committed to unlocking the potential of biology for patients suffering from serious illnesses by discovering, developing, manufacturing and delivering innovative human therapeutics. This approach begins by using tools like advanced human genetics to unravel the complexities of disease and understand the fundamentals of human biology. Amgen focuses on areas of high unmet medical need and leverages its biologics manufacturing expertise to strive for solutions that improve health outcomes and dramatically improve people's lives.

A biotechnology pioneer since 1980, Amgen has grown to be one of the world's leading independent biotechnology companies, has reached millions of patients around the world and is developing a pipeline of medicines with breakaway potential.

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