Senior Medical Science Liaison - Obesity - NY

Role Summary

Senior Medical Science Liaison for Obesity in NY. Territory includes Manhattan and Long Island. The Obesity General Medicine Senior MSL is a field-based position within the U.S. Medical team reporting to the Obesity MSL Lead. The MSL serves as the primary scientific/clinical resource for Opinion Leaders, Population Health Decision Makers, and other healthcare providers to communicate data and support patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Majority of time spent on peer-to-peer activities with Obesity and related conditions Opinion Leaders, community healthcare providers, and PHDMs to discuss and advance the scientific platform as aligned with Amgen’s company goals and objectives.
• Engage with clinical investigators and sites in support of the obesity pipeline.
• Engage with PHDMs within assigned IDNs and other institutions to communicate scientific based 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 exchange to provide focused and balanced clinical and scientific information consistent with MSL compliance 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 as 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.
• Compliantly partner across all Amgen field roles who share customers to create an appropriately coordinated One Amgen experience.
• MSLs instill passion and move HCPs to take action in improving patient care related to closing care gaps.
• Mentor other MSLs as designated by MSL leadership.
• Complete all administrative responsibilities and training (e.g., Veeva CRM, expense reports, compliance modules, etc.) in a timely manner.
• Maintain and improve clinical/scientific acumen and expertise with current data/information and healthcare trends.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders and possess excellent communication skills to effectively communicate scientific data.

Qualifications

• Required: Doctorate degree & 2 years of Medical Affairs experience
• Required: Master’s degree & 6 years of Medical Affairs experience
• Required: Bachelor’s degree & 8 years of Medical Affairs experience
• Preferred: Pharm.D., Ph.D., M.D. or D.O. (other doctoral degrees considered)
• Preferred: Seven or more years in a medically related field, including 1 year focused on clinical practice, clinical research, or medical research. Experience in a medically related field can include post-doctoral training (i.e., residencies and/or fellowships)
• Preferred: 2+ years in a medical science liaison role in a biotech or pharmaceutical company. 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

Skills

• Excellent communication and presentation skills; ability to communicate scientific data clearly and balanced.
• Strong ability to build and maintain relationships with external stakeholders and healthcare professionals.
• Solid clinical/scientific acumen and ability to stay current with data and healthcare trends.
• Ability to mentor other MSLs and to lead or participate on cross-functional project teams.
• Experience with field-based collaboration and creating a coordinated One Amgen experience.
• Proficiency with Veeva CRM and other required administrative processes (e.g., expense reports, compliance modules).
• Ability to support congress activities and speaker training; ensure speakers are updated on new data.

Education

• Doctorate degree (required or equivalent)
• Master’s degree (required or equivalent)
• Bachelor’s degree (required or equivalent)