Medical Science Liaison, Inflammation, LA/TN/AR
Amgen
Summary
This is an integrated, multi-specialty MSL position spanning engagement with Pulmonology, Allergy, ENT, and Gastroenterology provider segments. The MSL will prioritize engagement based on local patient pathways, referral networks, scientific opportunity, and indication-expansion readiness.
Job description
The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) serves as a primary scientific and clinical resource for Opinion Leaders (OLs), community healthcare providers, and Population Health Decision Makers (PHDMs). The role is responsible for executing Amgen Medical and product strategy, as directed by MSL and Medical Leadership, through the communication of accurate, balanced, and scientifically rigorous information intended to help improve patient outcomes. This is a field-based role with travel required and is part of the U.S. Medical team, reporting to an Inflammation Respiratory/GI MSL Director.
Responsibilities include:
- Majority of time spent on peer-to-peer activities with Respiratory (Upper and Lower), Gastroenterology and conditions related to product indication expansion- interacting with Opinion Leaders, community healthcare providers, and PHDMs to discuss and advance the scientific platform as aligned with Amgen’s company goals and objectives.
- Role includes at least 60-70% travel for territory management/provider engagement, attendance at national and regional conferences/workshops and attendance at company meetings.
- Engage with clinical investigators and sites in support of the therapeutic area pipeline if indicated.
- Engage with PHDMs within territory health systems/clinics 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 support evidence-based scientific exchange that helps HCPs address unmet patient needs and care gaps.
- Execute all administrative responsibilities and training (e.g., Veeva/ALIGN 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.
Requirements
- Doctorate degree OR Master’s degree & 3 years of Medical Affairs experience OR Bachelor’s degree & 5 years of Medical Affairs experience
- Pharm.D., Ph.D., M.D. or D.O. (other doctoral degrees considered)
- 1+ years Medical Affairs experience
- 4 or more years in a medically related field, including 1 year focused on clinical practice, clinical research, or medical research
- Current experience in Scientific Affairs or Medical Affairs at a biotech or pharmaceutical company
- Respiratory, Gastroenterology, and/or Inflammation expertise
- Experience with designated territory
Benefits
- Health and welfare plans
- Financial plans
- Retirement savings opportunities
- Work/life balance support
- Career development opportunities
Company overview
Amgen Inc. is a leading American multinational biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Thousand Oaks, California, founded in 1980. As one of the world's largest independent biotechnology companies, Amgen specializes in discovering, developing, manufacturing, and delivering innovative human therapeutics. The company focuses on six key therapeutic areas: inflammation, oncology/hematology, bone health, cardiovascular disease, nephrology, and neuroscience. Amgen's portfolio includes blockbuster drugs such as Enbrel for autoimmune diseases, Prolia and XGEVA for osteoporosis, Repatha for cholesterol management, Otezla for psoriasis, and Neulasta for chemotherapy-induced neutropenia. With approximately 28,000 employees worldwide, Amgen operates as a component of both the Dow Jones Industrial Average and Nasdaq-100 indices. The company maintains a robust research and development pipeline with numerous clinical programs across various stages, leveraging cutting-edge biotechnology and human genetic data to address some of the world's most challenging diseases. Amgen's manufacturing capabilities span multiple global locations, and it distributes products through pharmaceutical wholesale distributors and direct-to-consumer channels.