Senior Clinical Medical Liaison-Obesity Therapeutic Area-Northeast Region

Amgen - New York, NY

Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - New York, NY

Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

The Sr. Clinical Medical Liaison in the Obesity Therapeutic Area at Amgen plays a crucial role in driving clinical excellence and supporting the execution of medical strategies and clinical trials. This position emphasizes scientific and medical leadership, focusing on accelerating clinical trial recruitment, ensuring subject retention, and engaging with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs). The role requires a high level of technical expertise, strategic thinking, and collaboration to enhance patient outcomes through innovative medical programs.

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 research centers for clinical trial activities.
• Provide scientific and medical expertise during site selection and throughout trial phases, including study close-out activities.
• Lead discussions with clinical experts to guide trial execution and ensure site staff are trained on trial scientific backgrounds.
• Resolve medical challenges and support Clinical Research Associates (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 and analyze early scientific insights by discussing development data with external experts and engaging with 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 with a strong understanding of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and local regulations.
• Strong scientific acumen and ability to communicate complex medical information effectively.

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.
• 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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive employee benefits package including health and welfare plans
• 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