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Medical Affairs Job Description
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 therapeutic areas –Obesity and Related Conditions, Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease– we reach millions of patients each year. 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.
Field Director, Medical Science Liaisons - West Region - U.S. Medical, Bone Health Territory to include WA, OR, CA, NV, AZ, UT, ID, MT, WY, CO, NM, ND, SD, NE, KS, OK, TX, MN, WI, AK, HI
What you will do
Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. The Field Director (FD) of Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs) plays a key role in development of medical strategy and guidance of their regional MSL team in the execution of field tactics. The primary responsibility of the FD is the management, performance, and coaching of a region of MSL direct reports. By ensuring compliant execution of field medical plans, strategy, and activities within US Medical Affairs, the FD leads their team to advance clinical practice and improve patient outcomes. The FD reports to the Executive Director/National MSL Lead of the Therapeutic Area.
Accountabilities and Responsibilities include:
Leadership and Team Management
Provide strategic direction and oversight to the MSL team, ensuring alignment with Amgen 's corporate goals and objectives
Actively coach and develop MSLs, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement by evaluating performance and providing constructive feedback to enhance individual and team effectiveness
Foster a positive, collaborative work environment (within team and across teams) that promotes retention and engagement by recognizing and rewarding high performance, providing opportunities for growth and development, and supporting work-life balance
Identify ongoing training needs of the MSL Team and collaborate with training partners to develop plan and timeline Ensure the MSL team adheres to all compliance standards and completes administrative responsibilities, including the CRM, expense reports, and training modules, in a timely manner Lead effectively through change, accelerating MSL progression through the change cycle, to drive achievement of medical initiative.
Strategic Execution:
Partner with medical leadership to develop Field Medical strategy, tactics, and Scientific Engagement Plans (SEPs), including ways to measure success.
Elevate field medical insights that may refine strategy and tactics Identify tools and resources needed to support Scientific Engagement Plans and champion development with medical Leadership Team Oversee peer-to-peer scientific engagement activities with Opinion Leaders (OLs), community healthcare providers, and Population Health Decision Makers (PHDMs) Develop strategies for engagement and execution at key accounts, in collaboration with other internal stakeholders Guide the MSL team in educating and communicating clinical value, outcomes, and economic data to PHDMs within Integrated Delivery Networks (IDNs) and other institutions Provide ongoing support and guidance to the MSL team to ensure they meet their goals and remain focused on impactful strategies and tactics
Ensure that the MSL team has a comprehensive understanding of the healthcare ecosystem and Amgen 's business landscape, and guide them in overcoming obstacles, promoting innovation, and adapting to evolution in the MSL role
Cross-functional Collaboration:
Represent the MSL team in interactions with senior leadership and clearly articulate the impact of the Field Medical team
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure the MSL team provides field observations and insights that inform Amgen strategies
Support congress activities, ensuring alignment with overall strategy
Participate in and lead project teams that support Field Medical strategies and tactics
Accountable for modeling and ensuring excellence in cross-functional collaboration between field medical and field commercial to ensure a coordinated “One Amgen ” experience for external partners
What we expect of you
We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The dynamic professional we seek is a strong collaborator with these qualifications.
Basic Qualifications:
Doctorate degree & 4 years of Medical Affairs experience OR Master’s degree & 8 years of Medical Affairs experience OR Bachelor’s degree & 10 years of Medical Affairs experience AND 4 years of managerial experience directly managing people and/or leadership experience leading teams, projects, programs or directing the allocation of resources
Preferred Qualifications:
Pharm.D., Ph.D., M.D. or D.O. (other doctoral degrees considered) Seven years of industry experience in Scientific/Medical Affairs at a biotech or pharmaceutical company
Seven or more years focused on clinical practice, clinical research, or medical research. Experience in a medically-related field can include postdoctoral training (i.e., residencies and/or fellowships)
3 + 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
Three years of managerial experience directly managing people and/or experience leading teams, projects, programs or directing the allocation of resources
Bone health expertise
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, 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, including remote and hybrid 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.
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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