Medical Science Liaison – Rare Disease, GPA/MPA, Sjögren’s Disease

Amgen

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

Posted 10/30/2026full-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 Medical Affairs with a focus on Rare Diseases, particularly Sjögren’s Disease, while effectively engaging with Opinion Leaders and Population Health Decision Makers. Strong ability to communicate scientific data and maintain compliance with MSL standards.

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Medical Affairs ExperienceClinical Research ExpertiseStrong Relationship BuildingExcellent Communication SkillsVeeva CRM Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Clinical ResearchMedical ResearchScientific Data CommunicationClinical PracticeHealthcare Trends Analysis

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingCollaborationStakeholder Engagement

Tools & Technologies

Veeva CRM

Certifications & Qualifications

Doctorate DegreeMaster’s DegreePharm.D.Ph.D.M.D.D.O.

Industry Keywords

Rare DiseaseSjögren’s DiseaseGPA/MPAPopulation Health Decision MakersOpinion Leaders

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 as led by MSL Leadership to improve patient outcomes
Conduct peer-to-peer activities with Rare Disease-GPA/MPA and Sjögren’s Disease Opinion Leaders, community healthcare providers, and PHDMs
Engage PHDMs within assigned IDNs and other institutions using clinical, outcomes, and economic data
Connect external and internal stakeholders to amplify Amgen’s reach and patient access
Conduct in-depth scientific exchange consistent with MSL compliance standards
Support Amgen-sponsored research
Liaise with potential investigators in non-sponsored clinical research
Provide field observations and insights to internal stakeholders
Support congress activities aligned with strategy
Support speaker training and ensure speakers are updated on new data
Participate in project teams supporting MSL strategies and tactics
Partner compliantly across Amgen field roles sharing customers
Complete administrative responsibilities and training, including Veeva CRM, expense reports, and compliance modules
Report to the Rare Disease-GPA/MPA & Sjögren’s Disease MSL Field Director

Requirements

What you’ll need

Doctorate degree OR Master’s degree & 3 years of Medical Affairs experience OR Bachelor’s degree & 5 years of Medical Affairs experience
Preferred: Pharm.D., Ph.D., M.D. or D.O. (other doctoral degrees considered)
Preferred: Five or more years in a medically related field, including 1 year focused on clinical practice, clinical research, or medical research
Preferred: Experience in a medically related field can include post-doctoral training (i.e., residencies and/or fellowships)
Preferred: Rheumatology, GPA/MPA and/or Sjögren’s Disease expertise
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, in a timely manner
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
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