Medical Science Liaison (Inflammation)

MEDICAL SCIENCE LIAISON (Inflammation)

Job purpose:

This position is a field-based position for the Inflammation therapeutic area group within the Medical Affairs organization. The MSL will interact with healthcare professionals to communicate and advance the scientific platform as aligned with Amgen’s corporate goals and objectives. The MSL is an integral position in assuring accurate, clear, and valued information regarding our scientific platform is communicated to multiple levels within the medical community. The MSL will communicate complex cutting-edge scientific information and research concepts to healthcare decision makers. The role may also include clinical and pharmacoeconomic value discussions with payers and formulary decision makers. The MSL is also responsible for identifying and training members of Amgen’s speakers’ bureau to ensure they are updated on new data. In addition, the MSL will provide feedback based on field interactions and scientific support consistent with Amgen’s corporate goals and objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Establish and maintain an in-depth scientific and clinical understanding of related clinical area.
• Engage in scientific exchange with healthcare professionals to communicate and advance the scientific communication platform, as aligned with Amgen’s corporate goals and objectives.
• Communicate complex, cutting edge, scientific information and research concepts to healthcare professionals.
• Respond to unsolicited inquiries consistent with the MSL compliance standards.
• Provide and/or present field observations and insights to internal stakeholders.
• Execute scientific engagement plan according to annual MSL goals and metrics.
• Develop and implement local OL plans in line with scientific engagement plan.
• Support training for members of Amgen’s speakers’ bureau and ensure they are updated on new data.
• Deliver scientific or training presentations at clinical centers to HCPs.
• Attend and support congress activities as aligned with strategy.
• Identify / recommend sites for Amgen clinical trials in conjunction with and when requested by GSO.
• Manage the field activities related to the submission and execution of Investigator Supported Studies (ISS) in line with Amgen’s existing policies.
• Provide scientific support, consistent with the MSL compliance standards, for commercial, corporate accounts, and other matrix colleagues who may forward HCP inquiries.
• Lead and/or participate on committees or project teams that support MSL strategies and tactics as delegated by Brand Team.
• ~60 % travel.

Qualifications:

Minimum Requirement: Medical Doctor or Pharmacist

Preferred Requirements:

• Previous MSL experience.
• 1+ years of relevant biopharmaceutical industry experience.
• Medical/scientific expertise in general medicine.
• Exceptional communication and time management skills.
• Demonstrates strong project management and presentation skills.
• Experience working within a cross-functional team environment.
• Strategic, analytical thinking and problem solving.
• Solid understanding of clinical trial design and statistical analyses.
• Good English and Turkish writing and speaking skills.
• Willingness to travel; possesses valid driver’s license.
• Based in or willing to live in Istanbul or Ankara.