Senior Medical Science Liaison - Rare Disease - IL, WI

Role Summary

Senior Medical Science Liaison – Rare Disease, IL and WI. Serves as the primary scientific/clinical resource to Opinion Leaders, Population Health Decision Makers, and other healthcare providers, executing Amgen Medical function and product strategy to improve patient outcomes in the Rare Disease space (Severe Active MPA/GPA). Territory includes Illinois (Chicago Metro) and Wisconsin.

Responsibilities

• Majority of time spent on peer-to-peer activities with Severe Active GPA/MPA Opinion Leaders, community healthcare providers, and PHDMs to discuss and advance the scientific platform aligned with Amgen’s goals.
• 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 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 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 a coordinated One Amgen experience.
• Motivate HCPs to take action in improving patient care and 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) timely.
• Maintain and improve clinical/scientific acumen with current data and healthcare trends.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders and communicate scientific data effectively.

Qualifications

• Required: 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.
• Preferred: Pharm.D., Ph.D., M.D. or D.O. (other doctoral degrees considered); seven or more years in a medically related field including clinical practice or research; 2+ years in an MSL role in biotech/pharma; current experience in Scientific/Medical Affairs; Rheumatology and/or Nephrology expertise; experience with designated territory.

Education

• Doctorate, Master’s, or Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field as listed above.