Medical Science Liaison – Obesity

Amgen

. Act as the primary scientific/clinical resource to Opinion Leaders, Population Health Decision Makers, and other healthcare providers .

Posted 9/28/2026full-timeRemote • Tennessee • 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 Obesity and Cardiometabolic conditions, effectively communicating scientific data to healthcare providers and decision-makers. Proven ability to build relationships with external stakeholders and execute administrative responsibilities in compliance with industry standards.

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Medical Affairs ExperienceObesity ExpertiseScientific CommunicationStakeholder EngagementClinical Research

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Hard Skills

Clinical ResearchScientific AffairsMedical ResearchClinical PracticeData Analysis

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingCommunication SkillsTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Veeva CRM

Certifications & Qualifications

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

Industry Keywords

ObesityCardiometabolicPopulation HealthHealthcare TrendsMSL Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as the primary scientific/clinical resource to Opinion Leaders, Population Health Decision Makers, and other healthcare providers
Execute Amgen Medical function and product strategy under MSL Leadership to provide accurate information and improve patient outcomes
Spend most time on peer-to-peer activities with Obesity and related-conditions Opinion Leaders, community healthcare providers, and Population Health Decision Makers
Engage clinical investigators and sites in support of the obesity pipeline
Communicate scientific, clinical, outcomes, and economic data to Population Health Decision Makers within assigned IDNs and institutions
Connect external and internal stakeholders to amplify Amgen’s reach and patient access
Conduct focused and balanced 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
Execute administrative responsibilities and training in a timely manner
Report to an Obesity MSL Field 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
Pharm.D., Ph.D., M.D. or D.O. preferred; other doctoral degrees considered
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 preferred
Experience in Scientific Affairs or Medical Affairs at a biotech or pharmaceutical company preferred
Cardiometabolic and/or Obesity expertise preferred
Experience with designated territory preferred
Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders
Excellent communication skills to effectively communicate scientific data
Maintain and improve clinical/scientific acumen and expertise with current data/information and healthcare trends
Execute administrative responsibilities and training, including Veeva CRM, expense reports, and compliance modules
Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed

Benefits

Comp & perks

A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions
Group medical, dental and vision coverage
Life and disability insurance
Flexible spending accounts
A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan
Stock-based long-term incentives
Award-winning time-off plans
Flexible work models where possible
Career development opportunities
Work/life balance plans