Medical Science Liaison, Inflammation

Amgen

. Serve as a primary scientific and clinical resource for Opinion Leaders, community healthcare providers, and Population Health Decision Makers .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $156,998 - $212,410 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Medical Affairs with a focus on Respiratory, Gastroenterology, and Inflammation, while effectively communicating scientific data to diverse stakeholders. Proven ability to engage with healthcare providers and manage territory responsibilities, ensuring compliance and strategic alignment with organizational goals.

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Medical Affairs ExperienceScientific Data CommunicationRespiratory ExpertiseStakeholder EngagementTerritory Management

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Hard Skills

Clinical ResearchScientific ExchangeData AnalysisPatient Pathway AssessmentIndication-Expansion Strategy

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingEffective CommunicationTeam CollaborationLeadership

Tools & Technologies

VeevaALIGN CRM

Certifications & Qualifications

Doctorate DegreePharm.D.Ph.D.M.D.D.O.

Industry Keywords

Medical AffairsBiotechPharmaceuticalPulmonologyAllergyENTPopulation HealthClinical PracticeCompliance StandardsAmgen

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a primary scientific and clinical resource for Opinion Leaders, community healthcare providers, and Population Health Decision Makers
Execute Amgen Medical and product strategy through accurate, balanced, and scientifically rigorous information exchange
Engage with Pulmonology, Allergy, ENT, and Gastroenterology provider segments
Prioritize engagement based on local patient pathways, referral networks, scientific opportunity, and indication-expansion readiness
Conduct peer-to-peer activities with Respiratory, Gastroenterology, and indication-expansion stakeholders
Engage clinical investigators and sites in support of the therapeutic area pipeline
Communicate clinical, outcomes, and economic data to Population Health Decision Makers
Connect external and internal stakeholders to amplify Amgen’s reach and patient access
Conduct in-depth scientific exchange consistent with MSL compliance standards
Support Amgen-sponsored research and potentially serve as a study lead
Liaise with potential investigators in non-sponsored clinical research
Provide field observations and insights to internal stakeholders
Lead and support congress activities
Support speaker training and ensure speakers are updated on new data
Lead or participate in project teams supporting MSL strategies and tactics
Partner compliantly across Amgen field roles to create a coordinated One Amgen experience
Complete administrative responsibilities and training in a timely manner
Maintain and improve clinical/scientific acumen and expertise

Requirements

What you’ll need

Doctorate degree, or Master’s degree and 3 years of Medical Affairs experience, or Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of Medical Affairs experience
Preferred: Pharm.D., Ph.D., M.D. or D.O.; other doctoral degrees considered
Preferred: 1+ years Medical Affairs experience
Preferred: 4 or more years in a medically related field, including 1 year focused on clinical practice, clinical research, or medical research
Experience in Scientific Affairs or Medical Affairs at a biotech or pharmaceutical company
Respiratory, Gastroenterology, and/or Inflammation expertise
Experience with designated territory
Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders
Excellent communication skills to effectively communicate scientific data
Willingness and ability to travel 60–70% for territory management, provider engagement, conferences, workshops, and company meetings
Ability to complete administrative responsibilities and training, including Veeva/ALIGN CRM, expense reports, and compliance modules
Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents
Financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals
Work/life balance
Career development opportunities
Reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities
Total Rewards Plan, based on eligibility