Oncology Medical Science Liaison-Washington DC

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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. Join us.

Medical Science Liaison - Oncology-Thoracic – Washington DC

What You Will Do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will interact with healthcare thought leaders to communicate and advance the scientific platform as aligned with Amgen’s corporate goals and objectives.

In this vital role with Amgen, the Medical Science Liaison (MSL) will interact with Oncology Healthcare Decision Makers to communicate and advance the scientific platform as aligned with Amgen's corporate goals and objectives. This role is a field based position in the Oncology therapeutic area within Amgen Medical Affairs providing support for the solid tumor portfolio, primarily focused on thoracic malignancies. The MSL is an integral position in assuring accurate, clear and valued information regarding our scientific platform is communicated to multiple levels within the medical community. The successful MSL will communicate complex cutting-edge scientific information and research concepts to healthcare decision makers including but not limited to those at Community practices and Academic Medical Centers. This position is a field based within the territory, ideally Washington DC (including VA, WV, MD, DE)

The MSL will:

• Foster scientific relationships between Amgen and key Opinion Leaders and/or Healthcare Professionals in the field.
• Provide feedback based on field interactions with healthcare thought leaders to Amgen stakeholders to help drive medical strategy.
• Support Amgen sponsored research and respond to requests for investigator sponsored research proposals.
• Provide clinical and economic value information to payers and formulary decision makers.
• Provide scientific support, consistent with the MSL compliance standards, for commercial, corporate accounts, and other matrix colleagues who may forward HCP inquiries.
• Lead and/or participate on committees or project teams that support MSL strategies and tactics as delegated by MSL leadership.
• Mentor other MSLs as designated by MSL leadership.
• Seek out opportunities to support the MSL value proposition, achieve results and set an example for others to follow by consistently demonstrating Amgen Values and Leadership Attributes.
• Demonstrate tact and professionalism when communicating and interacting with others.
• Model openness and innovation through words, actions, and decisions.

What We Expect Of You

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The professional we seek is a partner with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications

• Doctorate degree​

OR​

• Master’s degree & 3 years of Medical Affairs experience ​

OR​

• Bachelor’s degree & 5 years of Medical Affairs experience​

Preferred Qualifications

• PharmD., Ph.D., M.D. or D.O. (Other Doctoral Degrees considered) 3 or more years of experience in a medically related field, including 1 or more years focused on clinical practice, clinical research, or medical research. Experience in a medically related field can include post doctoral training (e.g. 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
• Oncology therapeutic area expertise in solid tumor
• Experience within 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.

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

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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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