Clinical Medical Liaison-Obesity Therapeutic Area-Central Region

Amgen - Houston, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - Houston, TX

Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

The Clinical Medical Liaison role at Amgen focuses on driving clinical excellence within the Obesity Therapeutic Area. This position emphasizes scientific and medical leadership, aiming to accelerate clinical trials recruitment, ensure subject retention, and engage with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) while supporting the strategic execution of medical programs. The role requires a high level of technical expertise, strategic thinking, and collaboration to support the successful execution of medical strategies and clinical trials.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clinical teams to ensure efficient trial start-up, subject enrollment, retention, and execution.
• Identify and implement local scientific engagement plans, mapping KOLs and engaging them in clinical trial activities.
• Provide scientific and medical expertise during site selection, initiation visits, and throughout trial phases.
• Lead discussions with clinical experts to guide trial execution and ensure site staff are trained on the scientific background of the trials.
• Resolve medical challenges and support CRAs on operational issues during clinical trial execution.
• Engage in peer-to-peer scientific exchange with KOLs and healthcare providers to advance the company's scientific platform.
• Collect, analyze, and share early scientific insights by discussing development data with external experts.
• Act as a therapeutic area expert and provide leadership in the scientific community through advisory boards and scientific meetings.
• Partner with clinical operations and cross-functional teams to align on medical and scientific objectives.
• Provide timely and expert medical guidance to clinical staff, including the creation and delivery of training programs.

Requirements

• Doctorate degree & 2 years of Medical Affairs experience
• Master's degree & 6 years of Medical Affairs experience
• Bachelor's degree & 8 years of Medical Affairs experience
• 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.

Nice-to-haves

• 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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive employee benefits package including health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents.
• Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions.
• Group medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Discretionary annual bonus program or sales-based incentive plan for field sales representatives.
• Stock-based long-term incentives.
• Award-winning time-off plans.
• Flexible work models, including remote and hybrid work arrangements.