Sr. Clinical Medical Liaison-Obesity Therapeutic Area-Midwest Region

Amgen - Chicago, IL

Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - Chicago, IL

Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

The Sr. Clinical Medical Liaison role at Amgen is a pivotal position within the US Medical Affairs team, specifically focusing on the Obesity Therapeutic Area. This role emphasizes scientific and medical leadership, aiming to drive clinical excellence by accelerating clinical trial recruitment, ensuring subject retention, and engaging with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs). The position requires a high level of technical expertise and strategic thinking to support the execution of medical strategies and clinical trials, ultimately impacting patient outcomes.

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 and analyze 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 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 with diverse stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with KOLs and investigators
• High level of initiative, innovation, and independence in task performance.

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
• 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
• 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.