Medical Science Liaison, Oncology

Amgen

. Interact with Oncology Healthcare Decision Makers to communicate and advance Amgen’s scientific platform, particularly in prostate cancer .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $156,998 - $212,410 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Oncology and Medical Affairs, with a strong ability to communicate complex scientific information to healthcare decision makers. Proven experience in clinical practice, research, and mentoring within a pharmaceutical or biotech environment.

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Oncology ExpertiseMedical Affairs ExperienceClinical Research ExperienceScientific CommunicationMentoring Skills

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Hard Skills

Clinical PracticePharmacoeconomic DiscussionsResearch Proposal EvaluationScientific SupportData Communication

Soft Skills

ProfessionalismTactOpennessInnovation

Certifications & Qualifications

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

Industry Keywords

OncologyHematologyBiotechPharmaceuticalMedical Affairs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Interact with Oncology Healthcare Decision Makers to communicate and advance Amgen’s scientific platform, particularly in prostate cancer
Communicate complex scientific information and research concepts to healthcare decision makers, including those at Academic Medical Centers
Conduct clinical and pharmacoeconomic value discussions with payers and formulary decision makers
Identify and train members of Amgen’s speakers’ bureau and ensure they are updated on new data
Provide feedback based on field interactions and scientific support consistent with Amgen’s goals and objectives
Provide clinical and economic value information to payers and formulary decision makers
Respond to investigator sponsored research proposals
Support Amgen sponsored research
Provide scientific support for commercial, corporate accounts, and matrix colleagues who forward HCP inquiries
Foster scientific relationships between Amgen and Fellows in training
Lead and/or participate on committees or project teams supporting MSL strategies and tactics
Mentor MSLs as designated by MSL leadership
Support the MSL value proposition, achieve results, and model Amgen Values and Leadership Attributes
Demonstrate tact and professionalism in communications and interactions
Model openness and innovation through words, actions, and decisions

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
3 or more years of experience in a medically related field, including 1 or more years focused on clinical practice, clinical research, or medical research
Postdoctoral training, including residencies and/or fellowships, may count as medically related experience
Current experience in Scientific Affairs or Medical Affairs at a biotech or pharmaceutical company preferred
Oncology and/or Hematology therapeutic area expertise preferred
Ability to travel throughout the territory including Washington, Oregon, Alaska, Idaho, and Montana
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
Reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment