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

Amgen; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement and savings plan

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life and disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Discretionary annual bonus program

Long-term stock-based incentives

Generous time-off plans

Remote and hybrid work arrangements

Job summary

Amgen seeks an experienced Medical Science Liaison (MSL) for Rare Disease, MD/DE territory. You will educate healthcare partners, convey clinical and economic data, and support scientific engagement plans aligned with annual goals.

The role emphasizes collaboration across cross-functional teams and ongoing speaker training. The position requires a doctorate or equivalent, with preferred advanced degrees and several years in Medical Affairs or clinical research.

Qualifications

• Doctorate or equivalent terminal degree in a related field
• Master’s with 3+ years in Medical Affairs or PhD/MD/DO with relevant experience
• Bachelor’s with 5+ years in Medical Affairs or clinical research
• Experience in Rare Disease Therapeutic area is preferred
• Strong scientific communication and partner engagement skills

Responsibilities

• Engage with healthcare partners to educate and communicate clinical data to advance Amgen’s scientific platform
• Educate on clinical value, outcomes, and economic data to payers, providers, and stakeholders
• Respond to unsolicited inquiries while adhering to MSL compliance standards
• Provide field observations and insights to internal teams
• Implement scientific engagement plans aligned with annual MSL goals
• Support speaker training and ensure updated data is shared with speakers
• Lead or participate in cross-functional project teams supporting MSL strategies
• Maintain clinical acumen and complete required trainings in a timely manner

Skills

Scientific communication

Medical affairs

KOL engagement

Clinical knowledge

Education

Doctorate degree

Master’s degree in life sciences

Bachelor’s degree in life sciences

Job description

Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients

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

• 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 You Can Expect Of 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, 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.

• 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

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.

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