Medical Science Liaison, Gout Nephrology - Rare DiseasePacific Northwest Region

Company: Initial Therapeutics, Inc.
Location: Denver
Posted on: February 17, 2025

Job Description:

Join Amgen's Mission of Serving PatientsAt 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. 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.Medical Science Liaison, Nephrology - Rare Disease Territory: Pacific Northwest RegionTerritory Includes: AK, WA, OR, ID, MT, WY, UT, COWhat you will doIn this vital role, you will serve as a scientific liaison to the medical/scientific community and will be responsible for establishing, developing, and maintaining relationships with prominent experts and clinicians throughout the Pacific Northwest Region.Responsibilities:

• Network and partner with important external customers, including medical thought leaders, academic institutions, large group practices, medical directors, managed care decision makers, and pharmacy directors in alignment with applicable compliance, legal, and regulatory guidelines.
• Understand, integrate, and effectively communicate scientific/medical information and commercial value of products to the medical community and other key internal and external audiences.
• Prioritize and work effectively in a self-directed manner in a constantly changing environment, including the ability to obtain, integrate, and communicate customer feedback.
• Pair customers' unmet needs with available internal resources. Collaborate effectively with all functional areas to identify opportunities and needs that can be addressed via communication of scientific, medical, and health economic information.
• Identify potential new speakers and train on scientific content for sponsored external speaker programs. Participate in national and regional conferences, meetings, and other scientific venues as appropriate to support the Medical/Clinical strategy and to obtain new competitive information, keep abreast of clinical trends, and support and maintain relationships with key investigators and scientific research.
• Working in conjunction with the medical affairs and clinical development teams, evaluate potential external clinical research collaboration opportunities and facilitate the conduct of external clinical investigator-initiated trials (IITs) and company-sponsored trials.
• Monitor the competitive environment for advances and trends in our therapeutic areas, including new treatment management and new therapies, as well as competitive products and features, and provide feedback to the senior leadership team on specific initiatives of competitors.What we expect of youThe professional we seek is a go-getter with these qualifications.Basic Qualifications:
  • Doctorate degree & 2 years of Medical Affairs experienceOR
    • Masters degree & 6 years of Medical Affairs experienceOR
      • Bachelors degree & 8 years of Medical Affairs experiencePreferred Qualifications & Experience:
        • PharmD, MD, DNP, PhD doctorate level degrees preferred.
        • Field Medical Affairs experience preferred.
        • Experience in Nephrology or similar disease state (Transplant, Dialysis, CV/Metabolics, Diabetes) strongly preferred.
        • Rare disease/specialty disease state experience preferred.
        • Exceptional oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
        • Ability to travel up to 60% for territory management, attendance at regional and national conferences/workshops, and attendance at company meetings.
        • There may be a need to work up to 15-hour days due to travel.
        • Must have ability to learn to use new business applications across hardware tools (e.g., PC, iPad).
        • Proficient in Microsoft Office.
        • Professional, proactive demeanor.
        • Strong interpersonal skills.
        • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.What you can expect of usAs we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for our teammates' professional and personal growth and well-being. The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. is listed below. 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 comprising 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.
          • 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 and bi-annual company-wide shutdowns.
          • Flexible work models, including remote work arrangements, where possible.Apply now for a career that defies imaginationObjects in your future are closer than they appear. Join us. careers.amgen.comApplication deadlineAmgen 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.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.
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