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Amgen

Senior Medical Science Liaison – Obesity

Amgen

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

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $172,344 - $233,172 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in Medical Affairs with a focus on Obesity and Cardiometabolic conditions, effectively engaging with healthcare providers and stakeholders to improve patient outcomes. Proficient in scientific communication and relationship building, while ensuring compliance with industry standards.

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Medical Science Liaison ExperienceObesity ExpertiseScientific Communication SkillsStakeholder Relationship ManagementVeeva CRM Proficiency

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Hard Skills
Medical AffairsClinical ResearchScientific ExchangeData AnalysisPatient Outcomes Improvement
Soft Skills
Excellent CommunicationRelationship BuildingMentoring
Tools & Technologies
Veeva CRM
Certifications & Qualifications
Doctorate DegreePharm.D.Ph.D.M.D.D.O.
Industry Keywords
BiotechPharmaceuticalPopulation HealthClinical PracticeHealthcare Trends

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 provide accurate information and improve patient outcomes
  • Conduct peer-to-peer activities with obesity and related-conditions Opinion Leaders, community healthcare providers, and Population Health Decision Makers
  • Engage with clinical investigators and sites in support of the obesity pipeline
  • Communicate clinical, outcomes, and economic data to Population Health Decision Makers 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 potentially serve as a study lead
  • Liaise with potential investigators in non-sponsored clinical research
  • Provide field observations and insights to internal stakeholders to inform Amgen strategies
  • Lead and support congress activities
  • Support speaker training and ensure speakers are updated on new data
  • Lead and/or participate in project teams supporting MSL strategies and tactics
  • Partner compliantly across Amgen field roles to create a coordinated One Amgen experience
  • Mentor other MSLs as designated by MSL leadership
  • Complete administrative responsibilities and training
  • Report to the Obesity MSL Lead

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 considered
  • Seven or more years in a medically related field preferred, including 1 year focused on clinical practice, clinical research, or medical research
  • Experience in a medically related field can include post-doctoral training, residencies and/or fellowships
  • 2+ years in a medical science liaison role in a biotech or pharmaceutical company preferred
  • Current experience in Scientific Affairs or Medical Affairs at a biotech or pharmaceutical company preferred
  • Cardiometabolic and/or Obesity expertise preferred
  • Experience with designated territory 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
  • Complete administrative responsibilities and training, including Veeva CRM, expense reports, and compliance modules, in a timely manner

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