Location: New York,NY, USA
JOB ID: R-198349 LOCATION: US - New York - New York ADDITIONAL
LOCATIONS: US - Massachusetts - Boston; US - Virginia - Virginia Beach WORK LOCATION TYPE: Field Worker DATE POSTED: Oct. 03, 2024 CATEGORY: Medical Affairs SALARY RANGE: 185,013.00 USD - 207,311.00 USD
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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. 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.
Sr. Clinical Medical Liaison - US Medical Affairs, Obesity Therapeutic Area
Territory -VA, DC, PA, NY, CT, NJ, MA
What you will do
Let's do this. Let's change the world. In this vital role you will be pivotal in driving clinical excellence within the Obesity Therapeutic Area. This position emphasizes scientific and medical leadership, focusing on accelerating clinical trials recruitment, ensuring subject retention, engaging with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), and supporting the strategic execution of medical programs. This role demands a high level of technical expertise, strategic thinking, and collaboration to drive clinical excellence and support the successful execution of medical strategies and clinical trials.
Clinical Trial Support:
* Collaborate with clinical teams and ensure efficient trial start-up, subject enrollment, retention and execution, particularly in new therapy areas.
* Identify, map and implement local scientific engagement plan, identify and map KOLs, clinical leaders, investigators, and research centers in relevant therapy areas, and engage them in clinical trial activities. (in collaboration with External Engagement and/or local Medical team)
* Provide scientific and medical expertise during site selection, initiation visits, and throughout the trial phases, including study close-out activities.
* Lead discussions with clinical experts to guide trial execution and ensure site staff are thoroughly trained on the scientific background of the trials.
* Resolve medical challenges and support CRAs on specific operational issues during clinical trial execution.
Scientific Engagement:
* Engage in peer-to-peer scientific exchange with KOLs, healthcare providers, and Population Health Decision Makers (PHDMs) to advance the company's scientific platform, implementation science-related projects aiming to improve patient outcomes.
* Collect, analyze and share early scientific insights by discussing development data with external experts and engaging with medical societies and patient advocacy groups.
* Act as a therapeutic area expert and provide leadership in the scientific community through advisory boards, scientific meetings, interactions with medical society stakeholders and engagement with HCP associations.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
* Partner with clinical operations, regional teams, and cross-functional teams within the local affiliate to align on medical and scientific objectives.
* Engage with local functions, including Access and Medical, to support local OLs and investigators in discussions on access planning and pre-launch preparations.
* Contribute scientific, clinical, and medical perspectives to national product strategy within a collaboratively optimized cross-functional team
* Collaborate across all field roles to create a coordinated and consistent One Amgen experience for healthcare providers.
Medical Training and Guidance:
* Provide timely and expert medical guidance to clinical staff, including the creation and delivery of training programs.
* Mentor other colleagues as appropriate, providing leadership in scientific exchange and strategic execution.
Core Competencies:
* Expertise in managing clinical trials from a medical perspective, with a strong understanding of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and local regulations.
* Strong scientific acumen and the ability to communicate complex medical information effectively to diverse stakeholders.
* Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationships with KOLs, investigators, and other key stakeholders.
* High level of initiative, innovation, and independence in performing tasks and prioritizing activities.
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 & 2 years of Medical Affairs experience
Or
* Master's degree & 6 years of Medical Affairs experience
Or
* Bachelor's 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
* Obesity and/or Cardiovascular Metabolic expertise
* Experience with management of clinical trials
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.
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