Senior Medical Science Liaison - Rare Disease - IL, WI

Role Summary

Senior Medical Science Liaison (Rare Disease) for Illinois (Chicago Metro) and Wisconsin. Acts as the primary scientific/clinical resource to Opinion Leaders, Population Health Decision Makers, and other health care providers, executing Amgen medical strategies to deliver accurate data and improve patient outcomes.

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 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 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 with all Amgen field roles to create a coordinated One Amgen experience.
• Inspire HCPs to take action to improve patient care and close care gaps.
• Mentor other MSLs as designated by MSL leadership.
• Complete all administrative responsibilities and training (e.g., Veeva CRM, expense reports, compliance modules) in a timely manner.
• 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 and 2 years of Medical Affairs experience
• Required: Master’s degree and 6 years of Medical Affairs experience
• Required: Bachelor’s degree and 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. Post-doctoral training acceptable
• 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: Rheumatology and/or Nephrology expertise
• Preferred: Experience with designated territory