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If you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. At Amgen our shared mission—to serve patients—drives all that we do. It is key to our becoming one of the world’s leading biotechnology companies. We are global collaborators who achieve together—researching, manufacturing and delivering ever-better products that reach over 10 million patients worldwide. It’s time for a career you can be proud of. Join us.

We are currently looking for an MSL with Bone & Inflammation experience willing to be part of a medical high performing team:

Accountabilities:

• Field-based medical expert in the Medical Science Liaison (MSL) group within the medical organization

• An integral position in communicating accurate, clear and valued information regarding our science and products to multiple levels within the medical community and are responsible for providing field observations to internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Engage with healthcare stakeholders to educate and communicate clinical and scientific data to advance the scientific platform as aligned with Amgen’s corporate goals and objectives

• Educate and communicate clinical value, outcomes and economic data to payers, providers, key stakeholders, advocacy and access enablers

• 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 the scientific engagement plan

• Support speaker training as requested and ensure the speakers are updated on new data

• Support Amgen sponsored research and activity related with site selection and start-up activities.

• Liaise with potential investigators in sponsored and non-sponsored clinical research

• Lead and/or participate on project teams that support MSL strategies and tactics as delegated by MSL leadership

• Advance MSL value proposition, identify gaps, achieve results and set an example for others to follow by consistently demonstrating Amgen values and leadership attributes.  

• Demonstrate tact and professionalism when communicating and interacting with others

• Lead and support congress activities as aligned with strategy

• Compliantly collaborate with cross-functional colleagues. May serve as main point of contact.

• Maintain clinical acumen and expertise and timely completion of assigned training.

Basic Qualifications:

• Medical or scientific education or experience from similar positions

• Advanced degree (e.g. PhD, MD) preferred or strong demonstration of equivalent combination of relevant educational and professional training

Experience:        

• Minimum 3 years of solid experience as MSL in pharmaceutical /biotech industry or companies is required

• Experience in affiliate Medical Department or Clinical Development

• Experience in Bone and Inflammation diseases. Preferred experience with OLs of the following specialties: Rheumatology, Geriatrics, Internal Medicine, Dermatology and Traumatology.

• Experience with clinical study management and conduct

• Medical / scientific research experience

• Network of customer contacts in Catalunya

• Willingness to travel; possesses valid driver’s license

Knowledge:

• Scientific expertise in the previously mentioned therapeutic areas, related products, disease state, and interested in latest discoveries

• Knowledge of value messages, clinical outcomes and patient benefits for the products

• Has solid understanding of their country’s local health care system and decision-making, stays on top of changes

• Demonstrates strong project management

• Strong presentation skills (presential and virtually)

• Knowledge of commercialization and business practices

• Good knowledge of clinical research, drug safety, legal and compliance environment

• Willingness to continuously expand medical, scientific, market, and industry knowledge.