Amgen Inc. Posted June 8, 2026

Senior Medical Science Liaison - Obesity- South TX

Houston, United States Full time
Medical Affairs Senior

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About this opportunity

Career Category

Medical Affairs

Job Description

Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients

At Amgen, if you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. Our shared mission, to serve patients living with serious illnesses, drives all that we do.

Since 1980, we’ve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world’s toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas –Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease– we reach millions of patients each year. Amgen is advancing a broad and deep pipeline of medicines to treat cancer, heart disease, inflammatory conditions, rare diseases, and obesity and obesity-related conditions. As a member of the Amgen team, you’ll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller happier lives.

Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, you’ll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

Senior Medical Science Liaison - Obesity - South TX

The territory will include South Texas

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will acts as the primary scientific/clinical resource to Opinion Leaders (OLs), Population Heath Decision Makers (PHDMs) and other healthcare providers and is responsible for executing Amgen Medical function and product strategy as led by MSL Leadership, with the goal of giving accurate information to OLs, community healthcare providers and PHDMS to improve patient outcomes. The Obesity General Medicine Senior MSL is a field-based position within the U.S. Medical team reporting to the Obesity MSL Lead.

Responsibilities:

Majority of time spent on peer-to-peer activities with Obesity and related conditions Opinion Leaders, community healthcare providers, and PHDMs to discuss and advance the scientific platform as aligned with Amgen’s company goals and objectives.

Engage with clinical investigators and sites in support of the obesity pipeline.

Engage with PHDMs within assigned IDNs and other institutions to communicate scientific based data of clinical value, outcomes, and economic data.

Connect external and internal stakeholders to amplify Amgen’s reach and access for patients.

Conduct in-depth scientific exchange to provide focused and balanced clinical and scientific information consistent with MSL compliance standards.

Support Amgen sponsored research and may serve as a study lead.

Liaise with potential investigators in non-sponsored clinical research.

Provide and/or present field observations and insights to internal stakeholders to inform Amgen strategies.

Lead and support congress activities as aligned with strategy.

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

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

Compliantly partner across all Amgen field roles who share customers to create an appropriately coordinated One Amgen experience.

MSLs instill passion and move HCPs to take action in improving patient care related to closing care gaps

Mentor other MSLs as designated by MSL leadership.

Complete all administrative responsibilities and training (e.g., Veeva CRM, expense reports, compliance modules, etc.) in a timely manner.

Maintain and improve clinical/scientific acumen and expertise with current data/information and healthcare trends.

Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders and possess excellent communication skills to effectively communicate scientific data.

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The dynamic professional we seek is a strong collaborator with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

Doctorate degree & 2 years of Medical Affairs experience

OR

Master’s degree & 6 years of Medical Affairs experience

OR

Bachelor’s degree & 8 years of Medical Affairs experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

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. Experience in a medically related field can include post-doctoral training (i.e., residencies and/or fellowships)

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

Cardiometabolic and/or Obesity expertise

Experience with designated territory

What you can expect of us

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, we’ll support your journey every step of the way.

The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted. Actual salary will vary based on several factors including but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.

In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan, based on eligibility, comprising of health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents, financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals, work/life balance, and career development opportunities that may include:

A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts

A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan

Stock-based long-term incentives

Award-winning time-off plans

Flexible work models where possible. Refer to the Work Location Type in the job posting to see if this applies.

Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team.

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Application deadline

Amgen does not have an application deadline for this position; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position.

Sponsorship

Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed.

As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease.

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

. Salary Range

172,344.30USD -233,171.70 USD

Job details

Seniority
Senior
Function
Medical Affairs
Therapeutic area
Not listed
Location
Houston, United States
Employment type
Full time

How this role compares

Computed from every other active Medical Affairs role in our database, not just this employer's listings.

We currently track 140 comparable Senior Medical Affairs roles across 44 biopharma companies.

140Comparable roles tracked
118Currently active
44Companies hiring similar roles
18Countries represented

Salary context

37 of 140 peers report a salary range (USD, annualized)

Peers share this role's job function and a matching or adjacent seniority level -- not necessarily the same therapeutic area or country.

This roleSubject Not listed on this posting
Lowest disclosed · Senior Medical Writer - Vaccine · Sanofi Vaccines US Inc. $122,250/yr – $176,583/yr
Peer group range $149,417 – $258,000 (median $181,500)

Where these roles are based

Top locations among the 140 comparable roles

United States74
India12
China11
Taiwan10
Japan8
South Korea5

+ 12 more countries

Seniority mix

140 of 140 peers have a known seniority level

Senior96
Associate Director39
Principal5

Therapeutic area mix

61 of 140 peers have a known therapeutic area; the rest are genuinely unlabeled, not hidden

Oncology25
Rare Disease7
Neuroscience7
Dermatology & Aesthetics6
Vaccines & Infectious Disease6
Cardiovascular / CVRM5
Immunology3
Respiratory1
Ophthalmology1

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