Senior Medical Science Liaison – Cardiovascular Metabolic

Amgen

. Interact with cardiometabolic opinion leaders and healthcare decision-makers to communicate and advance Amgen’s scientific platform .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeRemote • Pennsylvania • United StatesSenior💰 $172,344 - $233,172 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Medical Affairs with a focus on cardiometabolic conditions, providing clinical and economic support while effectively engaging with healthcare decision-makers and opinion leaders. Capable of leading projects, training initiatives, and maintaining compliance with MSL standards.

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Medical Science Liaison ExperienceCardio-Metabolic ExpertiseClinical Research ExperienceDoctorate Degree in Relevant FieldMedical Affairs Experience

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Hard Skills

Clinical SupportScientific EngagementData CommunicationProject LeadershipTraining Development

Soft Skills

ProfessionalismTact in CommunicationCollaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

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

Industry Keywords

BiotechPharmaceuticalHealthcare Decision-MakersFormulary CommitteesAdvocacy Groups

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Interact with cardiometabolic opinion leaders and healthcare decision-makers to communicate and advance Amgen’s scientific platform
Educate healthcare partners, payers, providers, key partners, advocacy groups, and access enablers on clinical, scientific, value, outcomes, and economic data
Provide clinical and economic support to payers, IDNs, and formulary committees
Share customer trends and insights with internal collaborators
Respond to unsolicited inquiries in compliance with MSL standards
Provide field observations and insights to internal collaborators
Implement scientific engagement plans according to annual MSL goals and metrics
Develop and implement local opinion leader plans
Support speaker training and keep speakers updated on new data
Support Amgen-sponsored research and potentially serve as a study lead
Educate potential investigators on investigator-sponsored study submissions
Lead or participate in project teams supporting MSL strategies and tactics
Lead and support congress activities, potentially serving as congress lead
Collaborate compliantly with cross-functional colleagues and potentially serve as main point of contact
Maintain clinical expertise and complete assigned training
Potentially serve as a training lead, new hire mentor, and/or international MSL mentor or trainer
Advance the MSL value proposition, identify gaps, achieve results, and demonstrate Amgen values and leadership attributes
Demonstrate tact and professionalism in communications and interactions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Doctorate degree & 2 years of Medical Affairs experience OR Master’s degree & 6 years of Medical Affairs experience OR Bachelor’s degree & 8 years of Medical Affairs experience
Pharm. D., Ph.D., M.D., or D.O. preferred; other doctoral degrees are considered
2+ years in a medical science liaison role in a biotech or pharmaceutical company
5+ years of industry experience in Scientific or Medical Affairs at a biotech or pharmaceutical company
Two or more years focused on clinical practice, clinical research, or medical research
Experience in a medically related field can include post-doctoral training (i.e., residencies and/or fellowships)
Cardio-metabolic expertise preferred
Ability to respond to unsolicited inquiries consistent with MSL compliance standards
Ability to maintain clinical savvy and expertise and complete assigned training timely
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, and flexible spending accounts
A 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
Health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents
Financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals
Work/life balance