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 10/15/2026full-timeUnited 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 Rare Disease and Sjögren’s Disease, effectively communicating scientific and clinical data to diverse healthcare stakeholders. Proven ability to build relationships and collaborate across teams while adhering to compliance standards.

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Medical Affairs ExperienceRare Disease ExpertiseExcellent Communication SkillsClinical Research ExperienceVeeva CRM Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Clinical ResearchScientific CommunicationData AnalysisClinical PracticeMedical Research

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingCollaborationStakeholder Engagement

Tools & Technologies

Veeva CRM

Certifications & Qualifications

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

Industry Keywords

Medical AffairsRare DiseaseSjögren’s DiseaseHealthcare TrendsCompliance Standards

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
Conduct peer-to-peer activities with Rare Disease-GPA/MPA and Sjögren’s Disease Opinion Leaders, community healthcare providers, and PHDMs
Communicate scientific, clinical, outcomes, and economic data within assigned IDNs and institutions
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 and liaise with potential investigators in non-sponsored clinical research
Provide field observations and insights to internal stakeholders
Support congress activities and speaker training
Participate on project teams supporting MSL strategies and tactics
Collaborate compliantly across Amgen field roles to create a coordinated One Amgen experience

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
Pharm.D., Ph.D., M.D. or D.O. preferred (other doctoral degrees considered)
Five or more years in a medically related field preferred, including 1 year focused on clinical practice, clinical research, or medical research
Rare Disease-GPA/MPA and/or Sjögren’s Disease expertise 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, in a timely manner
Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed

Benefits

Comp & perks

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 support