Medical Science Liaison - Obesity and Related Conditions

About the role

Amgen is hiring a Medical Science Liaison for its Obesity and Related Conditions General Medicine team, covering the Cleveland, Ohio territory. This field-based position sits within the U.S. Medical team and reports to an Obesity and Related Conditions MSL Field Director. The MSL acts as the primary scientific and clinical resource for opinion leaders, population health decision makers and other healthcare providers, delivering accurate information to improve patient outcomes.

Key responsibilities

• Spend most of the time in peer-to-peer activities with opinion leaders, community healthcare providers and population health decision makers to advance the scientific platform
• Engage with clinical investigators and sites in support of the obesity pipeline
• Share scientifically based clinical, outcomes and economic data with population health decision makers
• Connect internal and external stakeholders to expand patient access
• Provide balanced clinical and scientific information in line with MSL compliance standards
• Support Amgen-sponsored research and may serve as a study lead; liaise with potential investigators in non-sponsored research
• Present field observations and insights to internal stakeholders, lead and support congress activities, and support speaker training
• Lead or join project teams supporting MSL strategy and partner with other field roles to coordinate the customer experience
• Complete administrative duties and training (e.g., Veeva CRM, expense reports, compliance modules) on time

Required profile

• Basic: doctorate, or master's degree with 3 years of Medical Affairs experience, or bachelor's degree with 5 years of Medical Affairs experience
• Preferred: Pharm.D., Ph.D., M.D. or D.O.; 1+ years in Medical Affairs; 4+ years in a medically related field including 1 year in clinical practice, research or post-doctoral training
• Preferred: 2+ years in a Medical Science Liaison role in a biotech or pharma company, and current experience in Scientific or Medical Affairs
• Preferred: cardiometabolic or obesity expertise and experience with a designated territory

Required skills

• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders
• Excellent communication skills to convey scientific data
• Timely completion of administrative tasks and training

What we offer

• Annual salary range of $156,998.40 to $212,409.60, depending on skills, experience and qualifications
• Health, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and a retirement savings plan with company contributions
• Discretionary annual bonus or sales-based incentive plan, stock-based long-term incentives
• Award-winning time-off plans and flexible work models where possible