Senior Obesity Medical Science Liaison Field Leader

Amgen SA; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Amgen seeks a Senior Medical Science Liaison for Obesity to serve as a primary scientific resource for Opinion Leaders and healthcare providers in the Miami and Puerto Rico regions. This field-based role supports Amgen’s medical strategies and requires collaboration with investigators, PHDMs, and other stakeholders to communicate data and advance patient care.

The candidate will engage with clinical sites, manage congress activities, mentor other MSLs, and maintain compliance with MSL standards

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

• 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.
• 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.

Education

Doctorate degree

Master’s degree

Bachelor’s degree

Pharm.D.

Ph.D.

M.D.

D.O.

Job description

Amgen seeks a Senior Medical Science Liaison for Obesity to serve as a primary scientific resource for Opinion Leaders and healthcare providers in the Miami and Puerto Rico regions. This field-based role supports Amgen’s medical strategies and requires collaboration with investigators, PHDMs, and other stakeholders to communicate data and advance patient care.

The candidate will engage with clinical sites, manage congress activities, mentor other MSLs, and maintain compliance with MSL standards