Senior Medical Science Liaison - Obesity - NJ, RI, CT, Southern NY

Company: Amgen
Location: Newark
Posted on: January 29, 2026

Job Description:

Join Amgens Mission of Serving Patients At Amgen, if you feel like youre part of something bigger, its because you are. Our shared missionto serve patients living with serious illnessesdrives all that we do. Since 1980, weve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the worlds toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease we reach millions of patients each year. As a member of the Amgen team, youll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller happier lives. Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, youll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career. Lets do this. Lets change the world. The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) acts as the primary scientific/clinical resource to Opinion Leaders (OLs), Population Heath Decision Makers (PHDMs) and other healthcare 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 Obesity General Medicine Senior MSL is a field-based position within the U.S. Medical team reporting to the Obesity MSL Lead. Senior Medical Science Liaison - Obesity - NJ, RI, CT, Southern NY The territory will include New Jersey, Rhode Island, Connecticut and Southern NY (not including Manhattan or Long Island). Accountabilities and responsibilities for the New Jersey Senior MSL include: Strategic Execution: Majority of time spent on peer-to-peer activities with Obesity and related conditions Opinion Leaders, community healthcare providers, and PHDMs to discuss and advance the scientific platform as aligned with Amgens corporate goals and objectives. Engage with clinical investigators and sites in support of the obesity pipeline. 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 Amgens 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 Masters degree & 6 years of Medical Affairs experience OR Bachelors 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 Cardiometabolic and/or Obesity expertise Experience with designated territory What you can expect of us As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, well support your journey every step of the way. 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, based on eligibility, comprising of 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 that may include: A 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 Flexible work models where possible. Refer to the Work Location Type in the job posting to see if this applies. Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team. careers.amgen.com In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. 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. Sponsorship Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed. As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease. 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 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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