Field Director, Medical Science Liaison (Inflammation) West Coast Region
- Employer
- Amgen
- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Start date
- Sep 13, 2024
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- Discipline
- Clinical, Medical Affairs
- Required Education
- Bachelors Degree
- Position Type
- Full time
- Hotbed
- Biotech Beach, Best Places to Work
Job Details
HOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION?
If you feel like youre part of something bigger, its because you are. At Amgen, our shared missionto serve patientsdrives all that we do. It is key to our becoming one of the worlds leading biotechnology companies. We are global collaborators who achieve togetherresearching, manufacturing, and delivering ever-better products that reach over 10 million patients worldwide. Its time for a career you can be proud of.
Field Director Medical Science Liaison (Inflammation)
Preferred Location: West Coast, Central, or Southeast US
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What you will do
Lets do this. Lets 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.
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 initiatives
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 LT
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 stakeholders
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What we expect of you
We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The qualified professional we seek is a Field MSL Director with these qualifications.
Minimum Requirements
Doctorate degree & 4 years of Medical Affairs experience
OR
Masters degree & 8 years of Medical Affairs experience
OR
Bachelors 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 Requirements
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
At least three years in a medical science liaison role
Seven or more years 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)
Three years of managerial experience directly managing people and/or experience leading teams, projects, programs or directing the allocation of resources
Therapeutic Area expertise
Thrive
What you can expect of us
As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for our teammates professional and personal growth and well-being.
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.
Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan comprising 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 including:
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 and bi-annual company-wide shutdowns
Flexible work models, including remote work arrangements, where possible
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Application deadline
External/Internal postings:
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.
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.
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.
Company
We are all different, yet we have this in common: our mission to serve patients. This sense of shared purpose is key to our becoming one of the world’s leading biotechnology companies. It guides us as we continue to launch new medicines and reach millions of patients worldwide.
We live the mission.
We win together.
We thrive on continual challenge.
Our team of 22,000+ scientists and professionals worldwide bring distinct perspectives and experiences to all we do. We leverage our global talent to achieve together—to research, manufacture and deliver ever-better products and greater depth to our mission.
At Amgen, there is a strong correlation between our high level of diversity and performance. Because addressing issues with a wider range of perspectives and approaches leads to more creative problem-solving. Together, we’re transforming the promise of science and biotechnology into therapies that have the power to restore health.
Connect with us to explore how you can Win, Live, and Thrive at Amgen.
- Website
- http://careers.amgen.com/
- Phone
- 805-447-1000
- Location
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Corporate Headquarters
One Amgen Center Drive
Thousand Oaks
California
91320-1799
United States
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