Medical Science Liasion (MSL Oncology) – Short Term Contract

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Medical Science Liasion  - Oncology (MSL) – Short Term Contract

Field-based position for Oncology therapeutic area within the Brazil Medical Affairs team. The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) will interact with Oncology Opinion Leaders and Healthcare Decision Makers to communicate and advance the scientific platform as aligned with Amgen's corporate goals and objectives

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

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

• Support Amgen sponsored trials

• Liaise with potential investigators in 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 of point of contact.

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

Basic Qualifications

• MD OR

• Doctorate degree / master’s degree in healthcare sciences and 3 years of experience similar position in a biotech or pharmaceutical company Or

• Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of experience similar position in a biotech or pharmaceutical company Or

• Proficiency in English and Spanish, both in written and verbal communication.

• Proficiency in English

• Excellent verbal and written communication and skills, including scientific/ technical writing and presentations/trainings including the ability to communicate complex technical information clearly

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience as MSL 

• Fluent English

• Availability for travel (~70% of the time)

• Experience working in field in a pharmaceutical or biotechnology company

• Excellent verbal and written communication and skills, including scientific/ technical writing and presentations/trainings including the ability to communicate complex technical information clearly

• Previous experience in oncology therapeutic areas

• Ability to work independently and as a team player

• Ability to quickly and comprehensively learn about new subject areas and environments

• Disease area knowledge and an understanding of scientific publications

• Behaviors desired as planning, accountability, interpersonal relationship and proactivity

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• Full support and career-development resources to expand your skills, improve your expertise, and maximize your potential along your career journey.

• A diverse and inclusive community of belonging, where teammates are empowered to bring ideas to the table and act.

• Generous Total Rewards Plan—comprising health, finance and wealth, work/life balance, and career benefits—with compensation and benefits rated above 4 stars (out of 5) on Glassdoor.

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