Medical Science Liaison – Obesity

Amgen

. Act as the primary scientific/clinical resource to Opinion Leaders, Population Health Decision Makers, healthcare providers, and community 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 Cardiometabolic and Obesity, effectively communicating scientific data to stakeholders while maintaining compliance with MSL standards. Proven ability to build relationships with healthcare providers and engage in clinical research to improve patient outcomes.

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Medical Affairs ExperienceCardiometabolic ExpertiseObesity KnowledgeExcellent Communication SkillsVeeva CRM Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Clinical ResearchScientific CommunicationData AnalysisPatient Outcomes ImprovementProject Management

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingCollaborationLeadership

Tools & Technologies

Veeva CRM

Certifications & Qualifications

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

Industry Keywords

Medical AffairsBiotechPharmaceuticalHealthcare TrendsClinical Practice

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as the primary scientific/clinical resource to Opinion Leaders, Population Health Decision Makers, healthcare providers, and community healthcare providers
Execute Amgen Medical function and product strategy as led by MSL Leadership to improve patient outcomes
Conduct peer-to-peer activities with obesity and related-conditions Opinion Leaders, healthcare providers, and PHDMs
Engage with clinical investigators and sites in support of the obesity pipeline
Communicate scientific, clinical, outcomes, and economic data to PHDMs within assigned IDNs and institutions
Connect external and internal stakeholders to expand 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 coordinate a One Amgen experience
Execute administrative responsibilities and training, including Veeva CRM, expense reports, and compliance modules
Maintain and improve clinical/scientific expertise with current data, information, and healthcare trends

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; post-doctoral training may count
Current experience in Scientific Affairs or Medical Affairs at a biotech or pharmaceutical company
Cardiometabolic and/or Obesity expertise
Experience with designated territory
Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders
Excellent communication skills to effectively communicate scientific data
Maintain clinical/scientific acumen and expertise with current data/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, 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
Financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals
Work/life balance support