Medical Science Liaison, Rare Disease - Las Vegas

About the role

Amgen is hiring a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) for its Rare Disease portfolio, covering the Las Vegas and San Diego territory. This field-based position sits within the U.S. Medical team and reports to the Director of the East Medical Science Liaison Team, Severe Active GPA/MPA & Sjogren's Disease. 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

• Educate healthcare partners, payers, providers, advocates and access enablers on clinical value, outcomes and economic data
• Respond to unsolicited inquiries in line with MSL compliance standards
• Present field observations and insights to internal collaborators and implement a scientific engagement plan aligned with annual goals
• Develop and run local opinion leader plans and support speaker training
• Support and possibly lead sponsored research and liaise with potential investigators in non-sponsored research
• Take part in project teams supporting MSL strategy, lead congress activities and collaborate across functions
• Maintain clinical expertise, complete training on time and act as a mentor or trainer when needed

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.; 2 years of scientific or medical affairs experience at a biotech or pharma company
• Experience in Rare Disease, Nephrology or Rheumatology
• Ability to travel up to 60% and work up to 15-hour days occasionally

Required skills

• Exceptional oral and written communication and networking skills
• Clinical acuity and expertise in the relevant therapeutic areas

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 and flexible time-off plans
• Flexible work models, including remote and hybrid options where possible