Medical Science Liaison - Obesity - Tennessee
Amgen
October 2, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Nashville, TN
Medical Affairs
Role: Medical Science Liaison (MSL) specializing in Obesity, serving as a scientific/clinical resource to healthcare professionals, opinion leaders, and decision makers within the U.S. territory of Nashville and Memphis. Primary objectives include advancing scientific understanding, supporting clinical research, and fostering relationships to improve patient outcomes in obesity and related metabolic conditions.
Responsibilities: Conduct peer-to-peer scientific discussions, engage with clinical investigators and healthcare providers, support research and clinical trials, facilitate speaker training and congress activities, and communicate clinical data aligned with compliance standards. The role involves liaising with external stakeholders, providing insights to internal teams, and executing administrative tasks related to training and CRM systems.
Qualifications: Doctorate degree (e.g., Ph.D., M.D., D.O., Pharm.D.) with preferred 1+ years in Medical or Scientific Affairs within biotech/pharma, or a combination of relevant education and experience. Candidates should have 4+ years in a medically related field, clinical/research experience, and expertise in cardiometabolic or obesity indications. Experience with designated territory and in scientific exchange is advantageous.
Biopharma specifics: Focus on obesity, with responsibilities in clinical and scientific engagement, research support, and stakeholder interaction. The role is field-based, emphasizing external scientific communication, clinical trial support, and cross-functional collaboration.
Work setup: Field-based with travel within the assigned territory. No explicit travel percentage specified, but involves active external engagement.
Responsibilities: Conduct peer-to-peer scientific discussions, engage with clinical investigators and healthcare providers, support research and clinical trials, facilitate speaker training and congress activities, and communicate clinical data aligned with compliance standards. The role involves liaising with external stakeholders, providing insights to internal teams, and executing administrative tasks related to training and CRM systems.
Qualifications: Doctorate degree (e.g., Ph.D., M.D., D.O., Pharm.D.) with preferred 1+ years in Medical or Scientific Affairs within biotech/pharma, or a combination of relevant education and experience. Candidates should have 4+ years in a medically related field, clinical/research experience, and expertise in cardiometabolic or obesity indications. Experience with designated territory and in scientific exchange is advantageous.
Biopharma specifics: Focus on obesity, with responsibilities in clinical and scientific engagement, research support, and stakeholder interaction. The role is field-based, emphasizing external scientific communication, clinical trial support, and cross-functional collaboration.
Work setup: Field-based with travel within the assigned territory. No explicit travel percentage specified, but involves active external engagement.