Senior Medical Science Liaison - Obesity & Related Conditions - MN/ND

Amgen; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 172,000 - 233,000; Full time

Job summary

Amgen is seeking a Senior Medical Science Liaison for Obesity & Related Conditions serving MN/ND. This field-based role acts as the primary scientific resource to Opinion Leaders, Population Health Decision Makers and other healthcare providers, executing Amgen Medical strategy to improve patient outcomes.

The position requires advanced degrees with extensive Medical Affairs experience and a designated territory.

Qualifications

• Doctorate degree & 2 years of Medical Affairs experience
• Master’s degree & 6 years of Medical Affairs experience
• Bachelor’s 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
• 2+ 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

Responsibilities

• Engage with OLs, PHDMs and healthcare providers to discuss and advance the scientific platform.
• Engage with clinical investigators and sites to support obesity pipeline.
• Communicate scientific data of clinical value, outcomes, and economic data to institutions.
• Lead and participate in congress activities; support speaker training.
• Mentor other MSLs and support sponsored/non-sponsored research.
• Ensure compliant medical communications and timely administrative tasks.
• Develop relationships with external stakeholders to improve patient care.

Skills

Cardiometabolic expertise

Territory management

Communication skills

Medical affairs knowledge

Education

Doctorate degree

Master’s degree

Bachelor’s degree

Pharm.D.

Ph.D.

M.D.

D.O.

Tools

Veeva CRM

Job description

Senior Medical Science Liaison - Obesity & Related Conditions - MN/ ND

The territory will include MN (excluding Rochester, MN) and ND

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will acts as the primary scientific/clinical resource to Opinion Leaders (OLs), Population Heath Decision Makers (PHDMs) and other healthcare providers and is responsible for executing Amgen Medical function and product strategy as led by MSL Leadership, with the goal of giving accurate information to OLs, community healthcare providers and PHDMS to improve patient outcomes. The Obesity General Medicine Senior MSL is a field-based position within the U.S. Medical team reporting to the Obesity MSL Lead.

Responsibilities

• Majority of time spent on peer-to-peer activities with Obesity and related conditions Opinion Leaders, community healthcare providers, and PHDMs to discuss and advance the scientific platform as aligned with Amgen’s company goals and objectives.
• Engage with clinical investigators and sites in support of the obesity pipeline.
• Engage with PHDMs within assigned IDNs and other institutions to communicate scientific based data of clinical value, outcomes, and economic data.
• Connect external and internal stakeholders to amplify Amgen’s reach and access for patients.
• Conduct in-depth scientific exchange to provide focused and balanced clinical and scientific information consistent with MSL compliance standards.
• 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 support congress activities as aligned with strategy.
• Support speaker training as requested and ensure the speakers are updated on new data.
• Lead and/or participate on project teams that support MSL strategies and tactics as delegated by MSL leadership.
• Compliantly partner across all Amgen field roles who share customers to create an appropriately coordinated One Amgen experience.
• MSLs instill passion and move HCPs to take action in improving patient care related to closing care gaps.
• Mentor other MSLs as designated by MSL leadership.
• Complete all administrative responsibilities and training (e.g., Veeva CRM, expense reports, compliance modules, etc.) in a timely manner.
• Maintain and improve clinical/scientific acumen and expertise with current data/information and healthcare trends.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders and possess excellent communication skills to effectively communicate scientific data.

What we expect of you

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

Basic Qualifications

• Doctorate degree & 2 years of Medical Affairs experience
• Master’s degree & 6 years of Medical Affairs experience
• Bachelor’s degree & 8 years of Medical Affairs experience

Preferred Qualifications

• 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)
• 2 + 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

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.

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 where possible.

Salary Range 172,344.30USD -233,171.70 USD

Sponsorship

Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed.

Equal Opportunity

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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