Career Category

Medical Affairs

Job Description

Medical Science Liaison - Seattle

Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients

 

At Amgen, if you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. Our shared mission—to serve patients living with serious illnesses—drives all that we do.

Since 1980, we’ve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world’s toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas –Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease– we reach millions of patients each year. Amgen is advancing a broad and deep pipeline of medicines to treat cancer, heart disease, inflammatory conditions, rare diseases, and obesity and obesity-related conditions. As a member of the Amgen team, you’ll 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, you’ll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

 

Medical Science Liaison, Oncology - WA, OR, AK, ID, MT

Territory to include WA, OR, AK, ID, MT (Home Base - Seattle or Portland)

 

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will interact with Oncology Healthcare Decision Makers to communicate and advance the scientific platform as aligned with Amgen's goals and objectives, particularly in the area of prostate cancer.

The MSL is an integral position in ensuring that accurate, clear, and valued information regarding our scientific platform is communicated to multiple levels within the medical community. The successful MSL will communicate complex innovative scientific information and research concepts to healthcare decision makers including but not limited to those at Academic Medical Centers. The role may also include clinical and pharmacoeconomic value discussions with payers and formulary decision makers. The MSL is also responsible for identifying and training members of Amgen's speakers’ bureau to ensure they are updated on new data. In addition, the MSL will provide feedback based on field interactions and scientific support consistent with Amgen’s goals and objectives.

• Provide clinical and economic value information to payers and formulary decision makers.
• Identify and train members of Amgen’s speakers’ bureau and ensure they are updated on new data.
• Respond to requests for investigator sponsored research proposals.
• Support Amgen sponsored research.
• Provide scientific support, consistent with the MSL compliance standards, for commercial, corporate accounts, and other matrix colleagues who may forward HCP inquiries.
• Foster scientific relationships between Amgen and Fellows in training.
• Lead and/or participate on committees or project teams that support MSL strategies and tactics as delegated by MSL leadership.
• Mentor 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 Oncology MSL we seek is a leader with these qualifications.

 

Basic Qualifications:

• Doctorate degree

Or

• Master’s degree and 3 years of Medical Affairs experience

Or

• Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of Medical Affairs experience

 

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Pharm.D., 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).
• Current experience in Scientific Affairs or Medical Affairs at a biotech or pharmaceutical company
• Oncology and/or Hematology therapeutic area expertise

 

 

What you can expect from 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, we’ll 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.

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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.

 

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. 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.

 

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Salary Range

156,998.40USD -212,409.60 USD