Medical Science Liaison, Rare Disease (San Diego and Arizona)

About the role

Amgen is hiring a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) for its Rare Disease programme, covering the San Diego and Arizona territory. This is a field-based position within the U.S. Medical team, reporting to the Director of the East Medical Science Liaison Team for Severe Active GPA/MPA and 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, support speaker training and sponsor research, possibly serving as a study lead
• Liaise with potential investigators in non-sponsored research and join project teams supporting MSL strategy
• Lead and support congress activities and act as a main point of contact with cross-functional colleagues
• Maintain clinical expertise, complete training on time and support training, mentoring and international MSL training

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