Medical Science Liaison - Obesity - OH

Role Summary

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) for Obesity is a field-based role within Amgen’s U.S. Medical team, covering Ohio (OH) and surrounding markets including West Pennsylvania (PA) and Kentucky (KY). The MSL serves as the primary scientific/clinical resource for Opinion Leaders, Population Health Decision Makers, and other healthcare providers, executing medical strategy and delivering accurate data to improve patient outcomes. The Obesity MSL reports to the Obesity MSL Lead and maintains external and internal stakeholder relationships to advance Amgen’s scientific platform and access for patients.

Responsibilities

• Spend the majority of time in peer-to-peer activities with Obesity-related Opinion Leaders, community healthcare providers, and Population Health Decision Makers to discuss and advance the scientific platform aligned with Amgen’s goals.
• Engage with clinical investigators and sites to support the obesity pipeline.
• Engage with PHDMs within assigned IDNs and other institutions to communicate scientific data of clinical value, outcomes, and economic data.
• Connect external and internal stakeholders to amplify Amgen’s reach and access for patients.
• Conduct in-depth scientific exchanges to provide focused and balanced clinical and scientific information in compliance with MSL standards.
• Support Amgen-sponsored research and may serve as a study lead.
• Liaise with potential investigators in non-sponsored clinical research.
• Provide and/or present field observations and insights to internal stakeholders to inform Amgen strategies.
• Lead and support congress activities aligned with strategy.
• Support speaker training as requested and ensure the speakers are updated on new data.
• Lead and/or participate on project teams that support MSL strategies and tactics as delegated by MSL leadership.
• Collaborate across all Amgen field roles who share customers to create an appropriately coordinated One Amgen experience.
• Inspire HCPs to take action in improving patient care and closing care gaps.
• Mentor other MSLs as designated by MSL leadership.
• Execute all administrative responsibilities and training (e.g., Veeva CRM, expense reports, compliance modules) in a timely manner.
• Maintain and improve clinical/scientific acumen and expertise with current data/information and healthcare trends.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders and communicate scientific data effectively.

Qualifications

• Required: Doctorate degree
• Required: Master’s degree with 3 years of Medical Affairs experience
• Required: Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of Medical Affairs experience
• Preferred: Pharm.D., Ph.D., M.D. or D.O. (other doctoral degrees considered)
• Preferred: 1+ years Medical Affairs experience
• Preferred: 4+ years in a medically related field, including 1 year focused on clinical practice, clinical research, or medical research (post-doctoral training acceptable)
• 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