Senior Medical Science Liaison, Inflammation - CT/NY
Amgen
Summary
In this vital, integrated, multi-specialty role, you will serve as a primary scientific and clinical resource for Opinion Leaders (OLs), Population Health Decision Makers (PHDMs), and other healthcare providers. You will execute Amgen Medical and product strategy, as directed by MSL and Medical Leadership, through accurate, balanced, and scientifically rigorous exchange that supports improved patient outcomes. The Inflammation Senior MSL will engage healthcare providers across Pulmonology, Allergy, ENT, and Gastroenterology. Engagement will be prioritized according to local patient pathways, referral networks, scientific opportunity, and indication-expansion readiness. This is a field-based role within the U.S. Medical team, reporting to an Inflammation Respiratory/GI MSL Director. The position requires approximately 60–70% travel for territory engagement, conferences, workshops, and company meetings.
Job description
Responsibilities
- Spend the majority of time in peer-to-peer scientific exchange with Respiratory (upper and lower), Gastroenterology, and related indication-expansion stakeholders, including OLs, community healthcare providers, and PHDMs.
- Engage clinical investigators and research sites in support of the therapeutic-area pipeline, as appropriate.
- Engage PHDMs within territory health systems and clinics to communicate scientific evidence on clinical value, outcomes, and health economics.
- Connect external and internal stakeholders to support Amgen’s reach and patient access.
- Conduct focused, balanced, in-depth scientific exchange consistent with MSL compliance standards.
- Support Amgen-sponsored research and, as appropriate, serve as a study lead.
- Liaise with potential investigators regarding non-sponsored clinical research.
- Gather, interpret, and present field observations and insights to inform internal strategies.
- Lead and support congress activities aligned with medical strategy.
- Support speaker training and help ensure speakers are current on new data.
- Lead or participate in project teams supporting MSL strategies and tactics, as delegated by MSL leadership.
- Partner compliantly across Amgen field roles that share customers to provide a coordinated One Amgen experience.
- Help HCPs address unmet patient needs and care gaps through evidence-based scientific exchange.
- Mentor other MSLs as designated by MSL leadership.
- Complete administrative responsibilities and required training, including CRM documentation, expense reports, and compliance modules, in a timely manner.
- Maintain and advance clinical and scientific expertise, including knowledge of current data and healthcare trends.
- Build and maintain strong external stakeholder relationships and communicate scientific data effectively.
Basic Qualifications
Doctorate degree and 2 years of Medical Affairs experience; or Master’s degree and 6 years of Medical Affairs experience; or Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of Medical Affairs experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Pharm.D., Ph.D., M.D., or D.O.; other doctoral degrees will be considered.
- Seven or more years of experience in a medically related field, including at least one year focused on clinical practice, clinical research, or medical research. Medically related experience may include postdoctoral training, such as a residency or fellowship.
- At least two years of experience in a Medical Science Liaison role at a biotechnology or pharmaceutical company, with current Scientific Affairs or Medical Affairs experience.
- Expertise in Respiratory, Gastroenterology, and/or Inflammation.
- Experience working in the designated territory.
Requirements
- Doctorate degree and 2 years of Medical Affairs experience; or Master’s degree and 6 years of Medical Affairs experience; or Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of Medical Affairs experience.
- Pharm.D., Ph.D., M.D., or D.O.; other doctoral degrees will be considered.
- Seven or more years of experience in a medically related field, including at least one year focused on clinical practice, clinical research, or medical research.
- At least two years of experience in a Medical Science Liaison role at a biotechnology or pharmaceutical company, with current Scientific Affairs or Medical Affairs experience.
- Expertise in Respiratory, Gastroenterology, and/or Inflammation.
- Experience working in the designated territory.
Benefits
- Retirement and Savings Plan
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Coverage
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Annual Bonus Program
- Stock-Based Long-Term Incentives
- Paid Time Off
- 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.