Job Details

Medical Science Liaison, NMOSD & gMG-Rare Disease

Territory to include LA, MS, AL, GA

What You Will Do

In this vital role you will support the MSL TA head and local TA lead in developing local territory R&D tactics. The MSL plays an integral role in communicating accurate, clear, and valued information regarding Amgen science and products to multiple levels within the medical community and is responsible for providing field observations to internal collaborators.

• Engage with healthcare partners to educate and communicate clinical and scientific data to advance the scientific platform as aligned with Amgen's company goals and objectives
• Educate and communicate clinical value, outcomes, and economic data to payers, providers, key partners, advocacy, and access enablers
• Respond to unsolicited inquiries consistent with the MSL compliance standards
• Provide and/or present field observations and insights to internal collaborators
• Implement a scientific engagement plan according to annual MSL goals and metrics
• Develop and implement local OL plans in line with the scientific engagement plan
• Support speaker training as requested and ensure the speakers are updated on new data
• Support Amgen-sponsored research and may serve as a study lead
• Liaise with potential investigators in non-sponsored clinical research
• Lead and/or participate on project teams that support MSL strategies and tactics as delegated by MSL leadership
• Advance the MSL value proposition, identify gaps, achieve results, and set an example for others to follow by consistently demonstrating Amgen's values and leadership attributes. Demonstrate tact and integrity when communicating and interacting with others.
• Lead and support congress activities as aligned with strategy
• Compliantly collaborate with cross‑functional colleagues. May serve as the main point of contact
• Maintain clinical acuity and expertise and ensure timely completion of assigned training. May serve as a training lead, New Hire Mentor, and/or International MSL mentor or trainer

Basic Qualifications

• Doctorate degree
• Master's degree and 3 years of Medical Affairs experience
• Bachelor's degree and 5 years of Medical Affairs experience

Preferred Qualifications

• PharmD, PhD, MD, or DO (Other Doctoral degrees are considered.)
• Two years of proven experience in scientific or medical affairs at a biotech or pharmaceutical company
• Three or more years of clinical practice, clinical research, or medical research. Experience in a medically related field can include post‑doctoral training (i.e., residencies and/or fellowships)
• Rare Disease therapeutic area expertise
• Exceptional oral and written communication and interpersonal skills (including strong demonstration of ability to network) required.
• Ability to travel up to 60% for territory management, attendance at regional and national conferences/workshops, and attendance at company meetings.
• May need to work up to 15‑hour days due to travel
• Must have ability to learn to use new business applications across hardware tools (e.g., PC, iPad).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Professional, proactive demeanor.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

What You Can Expect Of Us

We will provide a comprehensive employee benefits package that includes a retirement and savings plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts; a discretionary annual bonus program; stock‑based long‑term incentives; award‑winning time‑off plans; flexible work models, including remote and hybrid arrangements, where possible. We also support career development opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by applicable law. We will provide reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities as needed.