Senior Medical Science Liaison, Rare Disease – 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 • New York • 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 strong focus on scientific communication and stakeholder engagement, particularly in the context of Sjögren’s Disease. Proven ability to lead clinical research initiatives and mentor peers while maintaining compliance and enhancing patient outcomes.

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Medical Science Liaison ExperienceClinical Research ExpertiseSjögren’s Disease KnowledgeStakeholder Relationship ManagementExcellent Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Medical AffairsClinical PracticeClinical ResearchScientific CommunicationData AnalysisPatient Outcomes ImprovementResearch SponsorshipField ObservationsCongress Activities SupportMentoring

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingCollaborationLeadershipTrainingCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Veeva CRM

Certifications & Qualifications

Doctorate DegreePharm.D.Ph.D.M.D.D.O.

Industry Keywords

BiotechPharmaceuticalHealthcare ProvidersPopulation Health Decision MakersOpinion LeadersIDNsPHDMsScientific Affairs

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 under MSL Leadership to improve patient outcomes
Conduct peer-to-peer activities with GPA/MPA & Sjögren’s Disease Opinion Leaders, community healthcare providers and PHDMs
Engage PHDMs within assigned IDNs and institutions with clinical, outcomes and economic data
Connect external and internal stakeholders to expand Amgen’s reach and patient access
Conduct compliant, focused and balanced scientific exchange
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
Lead and support congress activities
Support speaker training and communicate new data
Lead or participate in MSL strategy and tactics project teams
Collaborate compliantly across Amgen field roles sharing customers
Mentor other MSLs as designated
Complete administrative responsibilities and training, including Veeva CRM, expense reports and compliance modules
Report to the GPA/MPA & Sjögren’s Disease East Regional Director
Cover the Metro NY territory

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, including 1 year focused on clinical practice, clinical research, or medical research preferred
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
GPA/MPA & Sjögren’s Disease 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
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, 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