Senior Medical Science Liaison, Inflammation

Amgen

. Serve as a primary scientific and clinical resource for Opinion Leaders, Population Health Decision Makers, and healthcare providers .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $172,344 - $233,172 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.

Demonstrates expertise in Medical Affairs with a focus on Respiratory, Gastroenterology, and Inflammation, while effectively communicating scientific data to healthcare providers and decision-makers. Proven ability to build relationships with external stakeholders and lead clinical research initiatives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Medical Science Liaison ExperienceClinical Research ExpertiseStakeholder Relationship ManagementScientific Communication SkillsDoctorate Degree

ATS Keywords

Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills

Medical AffairsClinical PracticeClinical ResearchScientific ExchangeData InterpretationHealthcare Trends KnowledgeEvidence-Based MedicineProject ManagementMentoringCongress Activities Support

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationCollaborationLeadershipMentoringRelationship Building

Tools & Technologies

CRM DocumentationCompliance ModulesExpense Reporting

Industry Keywords

PulmonologyAllergyENTGastroenterologyPopulation HealthTherapeutic-Area PipelineAmgenBiotechnologyPharmaceutical

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a primary scientific and clinical resource for Opinion Leaders, Population Health Decision Makers, and healthcare providers
Execute Amgen Medical and product strategy through accurate, balanced, and scientifically rigorous exchange
Engage healthcare providers across Pulmonology, Allergy, ENT, and Gastroenterology
Conduct peer-to-peer scientific exchange with Respiratory, Gastroenterology, and indication-expansion stakeholders
Engage clinical investigators and research sites in support of the therapeutic-area pipeline
Communicate scientific evidence on clinical value, outcomes, and health economics to Population Health Decision Makers
Connect external and internal stakeholders to support Amgen’s reach and patient access
Support Amgen-sponsored research and serve as a study lead when appropriate
Liaise with potential investigators regarding non-sponsored clinical research
Gather, interpret, and present field observations and insights to inform internal strategies
Lead and support congress activities aligned with medical strategy
Support speaker training and ensure speakers are current on new data
Lead or participate in project teams supporting MSL strategies and tactics
Partner compliantly across Amgen field roles to provide a coordinated One Amgen experience
Help healthcare providers address unmet patient needs and care gaps through evidence-based scientific exchange
Mentor other MSLs as designated by leadership
Maintain and advance clinical and scientific expertise
Report to an Inflammation Respiratory/GI MSL Director

Requirements

What you’ll need

Doctorate degree and 2 years of Medical Affairs experience; or Master’s degree and 6 years of Medical Affairs experience; or Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of Medical Affairs experience
Pharm.D., Ph.D., M.D., or D.O.; other doctoral degrees will be considered
Seven or more years of experience in a medically related field, including at least one year focused on clinical practice, clinical research, or medical research
At least two years of experience in a Medical Science Liaison role at a biotechnology or pharmaceutical company, with current Scientific Affairs or Medical Affairs experience
Expertise in Respiratory, Gastroenterology, and/or Inflammation
Experience working in the designated territory
Ability to travel approximately 60–70%
Maintain current clinical and scientific expertise, including knowledge of current data and healthcare trends
Build and maintain external stakeholder relationships and communicate scientific data effectively
Complete required training, CRM documentation, 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
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 support