Medical Science Liaison - Kuwait

Career CategoryMedical AffairsJob DescriptionHOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION?You’ve worked hard to become the professional you are today and are now ready to take the next step in your career. How will you put your skills, experience and passion to work toward your goals? 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, reaching over 10 million patients worldwide. Come do your best work alongside other innovative, driven professionals in this meaningful role.LiveWhat you will doLet’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will serve as the primary interface and field-based guide in Kuwait, collaborating with external medical collaborators to ensure data dissemination and generation across the Upper Gulf, in close partnership with other field-based Amgen functions:Interact regularly with healthcare decision makers to communicate and advance the scientific platform, as aligned with Amgen’s company goals and objectivesLead cardiovascular metabolic medical affairs activities in Kuwait along defined local Medical Brand strategiesCommunicate sophisticated innovative technical information and research concepts to healthcare decision makersIdentify and train members of Amgen’s speaker bureau and ensure they are updated on new dataProvide clinical and economic value information to payers and formulary decision makersConsolidate and communicate trends, market insights, and unmet needs identified in the field to internal stakeholdersPositively impact external perceptions and knowledge regarding company and company productsMaintain and demonstrate comprehensive and in-depth scientific TA Related knowledge when implementing assigned tacticsEnsure operational excellence by sharing best practices, takeaways including entrepreneurial and innovative ideasDevelop, implement and supervise the implementation of OL's scientific engagement plansAct as a resource, liaison and facilitator for Investigator-sponsored trials and investigators, and support Amgen sponsored researchCoordinate with Clinical Development and Clinical Operations in providing field support for research studies and assist in the selection of clinical study sitesProvide training to HCPs (i.e. contracted speakers)Identify and interact with influential members of the TA Medical community (HCPs/OLs) and other healthcare collaborators (public and private care organizations, patient groups) within KuwaitReport Scientific interactions on ALIGN reporting system, ensure accurate tiering and OL profiling in Alignment with the MSL managerEnsure accurate OL coverage, frequency of scientific interactions, proper balance between assigned scientific platforms and time on the field in alignment with the MSL managerRepresent company at Medical Education events, programs, meetings, congressesPartner with external and internal collaborators to develop innovative solutions to improve patient careWinWhat we expect of youWe are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The Medical Science Liaison-CW professional we seek is an ambitious teammate with these qualifications.Basic Qualifications:Proven experience in the pharmaceutical industry (Clinical Development / Medical Affairs/Clinical operations/Commercial operations)Proven experience as medical sciences liaison pharmaceutical/biotech industry or in the Therapeutic AreaExperience in Cardiometabolic. Preferred experience with OLs of the following specialties: Cardiology, Internal Medicine, EndocrinologyAdvanced Clinical/Science Degree (e.g. MD, PhD) that provides knowledge of theories, principles and concepts within a relevant fieldAdvanced knowledge in Medical Education and Qualitative/Quantitative Research standards and reportingModerate to advanced knowledge in Medical WritingDigital proficiencyProficient in English and local languagesMeeting visa requirements to work in KuwaitPreferred Qualifications:Scientific expertise in the previously mentioned therapeutic area, related products, disease state, and interested in latest discoveriesHas solid understanding of their country’s local health care system and decision-making, stays on top of changesDemonstrates strong project managementStrong presentation skills (presential and virtually)Advanced knowledge in Biostatistics and EpidemiologyKnowledge of regulatory, drug safety and clinical drug developmentThriveWhat 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.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 including: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 planStock-based long-term incentivesAward-winning time-off plansFlexible work models, including remote work arrangements, where possibleApply nowfor a career that defies imaginationObjects in your future are closer than they appear. Join us.careers.amgen.comAmgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.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..