Clinical Medical Liaison-Obesity Therapeutic Area-West Region

Amgen - Los Angeles, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - Los Angeles, CA

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 trial 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, clinical leaders, and research centers.
• Provide scientific and medical expertise during site selection and throughout trial phases.
• Lead discussions with clinical experts to guide trial execution and ensure site staff training.
• Resolve medical challenges and support CRAs on operational issues during clinical trials.
• 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 with external experts and medical societies.
• 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 medical guidance to clinical staff and create 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
• Strong scientific acumen and effective communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships with KOLs and key stakeholders
• High level of initiative, innovation, and independence.

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 or research
• Experience 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
• 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
• Stock-based long-term incentives
• Award-winning time-off plans
• Flexible work models, including remote and hybrid work arrangements.