Medical Science Liaison - Obesity - Missouri

Amgen; Missouri; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics seeks a Medical Science Liaison specializing in obesity to serve as a scientific resource for healthcare providers, opinion leaders, and population health decision makers. You will advance the company’s scientific platform and support clinical research and data dissemination to improve patient outcomes.

The role is field-based with potential travel within Missouri, focusing on engagement with investigators and clinicians, leading research initiatives when appropriate, and

Qualifications

• Doctorate degree (Ph.D./MD/DO/Pharm.D.) or equivalent experience.
• 1+ years of Medical Affairs or clinical research experience, cardiometabolic or obesity fields preferred.
• Strong communication and stakeholder relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

• Engage with opinion leaders, community healthcare providers, and clinical investigators.
• Support and potentially lead research initiatives.
• Provide scientific insights to internal teams.
• Support congress activities and speaker training.
• Maintain compliance and administrative duties.

Skills

strong communication

stakeholder relationship management

biotech/pharmaceutical landscape

Education

Doctorate degree (Ph.D./MD/DO/Pharm.D.)

Job description

Role

Role: Medical Science Liaison (MSL) specializing in Obesity, serving as a scientific/clinical resource within the U.S. to healthcare providers, opinion leaders, and population health decision makers. Primary objectives involve advancing Amgen's scientific platform, supporting clinical research, and improving patient outcomes through peer-to-peer engagement and data dissemination.

Responsibilities

• engaging with opinion leaders, community healthcare providers, and clinical investigators
• supporting and potentially leading research initiatives
• providing scientific insights to internal teams
• supporting congress activities and speaker training
• and maintaining compliance and administrative duties

Requirements

Requirements: Doctorate degree (Ph.D., MD, DO, Pharm.D.) or equivalent experience, with a preference for candidates with 1+ years of Medical Affairs or clinical research experience, particularly in cardiometabolic or obesity fields. Preferred skills include strong communication, stakeholder relationship management, and familiarity with the biotech/pharmaceutical landscape.

High-Value

High-Value: Focus on obesity and cardiometabolic indications, with engagement across clinical, research, and healthcare provider stakeholders; supporting pipeline development, clinical trials, and scientific exchange; field-based role with potential for travel within Missouri (excluding Kansas City). The role emphasizes collaboration, scientific expertise, and strategic communication within a GxP-compliant framework.