Medical Science Liaison – Obesity

Amgen

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

Posted 9/28/2026full-timeRemote • 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 and engaging with healthcare providers and opinion leaders. Proven ability to build relationships and support clinical research initiatives while executing administrative responsibilities.

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Medical Affairs ExperienceObesity ExpertiseScientific CommunicationStakeholder EngagementClinical Research Support

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Hard Skills

Clinical ResearchScientific AffairsMedical ResearchData AnalysisClinical Practice

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingCommunication SkillsTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Veeva CRM

Certifications & Qualifications

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

Industry Keywords

BiotechPharmaceuticalPopulation HealthHealthcare TrendsClinical Investigators

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as the primary scientific/clinical resource to Opinion Leaders, Population Health Decision Makers, and healthcare providers
Execute Amgen Medical function and product strategy under MSL Leadership
Conduct 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 clinical, outcomes, and economic data within assigned IDNs and institutions
Connect external and internal stakeholders to expand Amgen’s reach and patient access
Conduct compliant scientific exchange using balanced clinical and scientific information
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 coordinate the customer experience
Execute administrative responsibilities and training in a timely manner
Maintain and improve clinical and scientific 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
Pharm.D., Ph.D., M.D. or D.O. 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 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
Current experience with scientific/clinical information and healthcare trends
Ability to complete 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
Discretionary annual bonus program
Stock-based long-term incentives
Award-winning time-off plans
Flexible work models where possible
Career development opportunities
Financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals
Work/life balance