Medical Science Liaison – Rare Disease: AZ and Southern CA (San Diego)

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HOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION?

If you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. At Amgen, our shared mission—to serve patients—drives all that we do. It is key to our becoming one of the world’s leading biotechnology companies. We are global collaborators who achieve together—researching, manufacturing, and delivering ever-better products that reach over 10 million patients worldwide. It’s time for a career you can be proud of.

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) acts as the primary scientific/clinical resource to Opinion Leaders (OLs), Population Heath Decision Makers (PHDMs) and other health care providers and is responsible for executing Amgen Medical function and product strategy as led by MSL Leadership, with the goal of giving accurate information to OLs, community healthcare providers and PHDMS to improve patient outcomes. The TAVNEOS MSL, is a field-based position within the U.S. Medical team reporting to the TAVNEOS – Rare Diseases, WEST MSL Lead. The territory will include Arizona (focused in Phoenix Metro) and San Diego Metro area.

Accountabilities and Responsibilities for the Medical Science Liaison include:

Strategic Execution:

•       Majority of time spent on peer-to-peer activities with Rheumatology and Nephrology Opinion Leaders, community healthcare providers, and PHDMs to discuss and advance the scientific platform as aligned with Amgen’s corporate goals and objectives.

•       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.

Cross Functional Collaboration:

•       Compliantly partner across all Amgen field roles who share customers to create an appropriately coordinated One Amgen experience.

Core Competencies:

•       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.

•       Execute 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.

Basic Qualifications:

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 Qualifications:

•       Pharm.D., Ph.D., M.D. or D.O. (other doctoral degrees considered)

•       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)

•       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

•       Rheumatology and/or Nephrology expertise

•       Experience with designated territory

Thrive

What you can expect of us

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for our teammates’ professional and personal growth and well-being.

The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted. Actual salary will vary based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.

In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan comprising health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents, financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals, work/life balance, and career development opportunities including:

• Comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts.
• A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan
• Stock-based long-term incentives
• Award-winning time-off plans and bi-annual company-wide shutdowns
• Flexible work models, including remote work arrangements, where possible

Apply now for a career that defies imagination

Objects in your future are closer than they appear. Join us.

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Application deadline

Amgen does not have an application deadline for this position; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position.

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation

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