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-timeUnited 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 engaging with healthcare providers and stakeholders to communicate scientific data and support clinical research initiatives.

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Medical Affairs ExperienceDoctorate DegreeRespiratory ExpertiseExcellent Communication SkillsStakeholder Engagement

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Hard Skills

Scientific ExchangeClinical ResearchData CommunicationPatient Pathway AnalysisProject Team Leadership

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Veeva/ALIGN CRM

Certifications & Qualifications

Pharm.D.Ph.D.M.D.D.O.

Industry Keywords

Medical AffairsBiotechPharmaceuticalClinical PracticeHealthcare Trends

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 scientific exchange
Engage 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 product-indication-expansion stakeholders
Travel 60–70% for territory management, provider engagement, conferences, workshops, and company meetings
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 expand Amgen’s reach and patient access
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 receive updated data
Lead or participate in project teams supporting MSL strategies and tactics
Partner compliantly across Amgen field roles for a coordinated One Amgen experience
Complete administrative responsibilities and training, including Veeva/ALIGN CRM, expense reports, and compliance modules
Maintain and improve clinical and scientific expertise using current data, information, and healthcare trends
Report to an Inflammation Respiratory/GI MSL Director

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 a medically related field may include post-doctoral training, residencies, and/or fellowships
Current 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
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
Equal Opportunity employment