Amgen Inc

Field Director, Medical Science Liaisons - West Region US - Obesity and Related Conditions

Amgen Inc$223K — $302K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
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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
  • 4 years of managerial experience directly managing people or leadership experience leading teams
  • Experience in Obesity and Related Conditions

Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic direction and oversight to the MSL team
  • Actively coach and develop MSLs for improved performance
  • Foster a collaborative work environment that promotes retention and growth
  • Identify training needs and develop plans for MSL team
  • Ensure compliance with standards and timely completion of administrative tasks
  • Guide MSL team in executing impactful engagement strategies
  • Represent the MSL team to senior leadership regarding field medical activities

Benefits

  • Comprehensive employee benefits package
  • Retirement and Savings Plan with generous contributions
  • Stock-based long-term incentives
  • Award-winning time-off plans
  • Flexible work models where applicable
Full Job Description
Career Category
Medical Affairs
Job Description
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.

Field Director, Medical Science Liaisons - West Region US - Obesity and Related Conditions

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
  • Obesity and Related Conditions 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 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.

Salary Range
223,527.05USD -302,418.95 USD

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24,200 employees
Market Cap
$141.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$7.2 billion
Founded
1980
5 Year Trend
+2.5%
Revenue
$25.4 billion
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