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Senior Medical Science Liaison - Rare Disease-GPA/MPA & Sjögren’s Disease - San Jose, CA

Amgen

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Base salary $172,344  to $233,172

Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in San Jose, CA

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  • LocationSan Jose, CA
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About this job

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. Amgen is advancing a broad and deep pipeline and portfolio of medicines to treat heart disease, obesity and obesity-related conditions, rare diseases, inflammatory conditions and cancer.  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 - Rare Disease-GPA/MPA & Sjögren’s Disease - San Jose CA

The territory will include San Jose, CA and south to Thousand Oaks, CA.


What you will do:

The Sr. Medical Science Liaison (MSL) acts as the primary scientific/clinical resource to Opinion Leaders (OLs), Population Heath Decision Makers (PHDMs) and other health care 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 GPA/MPA & Sjögren’s Disease Sr. MSL, is a field-based position within the U.S. Medical team reporting to the GPA/MPA & Sjögren’s Disease West Region MSL Field Director.


Accountabilities and Responsibilities for the Sr MSL include:


Strategic Execution:

  • Majority of time spent on peer-to-peer activities with GPA/MPA & Sjögren’s Disease Opinion Leaders, community healthcare providers, and PHDMs to discuss and advance the scientific platform as aligned with Amgen’s corporate goals and objectives.
  • 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.

Cross Functional Collaboration:

  • Compliantly partner across all Amgen field roles who share customers to create an appropriately coordinated One Amgen experience.
  • Core Competencies:
  • 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.
  • Execute 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.

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
  • Rheumatology, GPA/MPA and/or Sjögren’s Disease expertise
  • Experience with designated territory

What you can expect from 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 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. We make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities, consistent with legal requirements. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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Salary Range

172,344.30USD -233,171.70 USD

Source: Amgen on Workday · View original posting (opens in new tab)

Pay in context

This role's base floor ($172,344) is above 48% of the 376 Healthcare Clinical roles in California listed on this site. Their median floor is $178,688; the middle half runs from $135,700 to $290,000.

Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 8, 2026.

This range next to 6 other live Amgen roles with the nearest advertised base floor
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This range next to 6 other live Amgen roles with the nearest advertised base floor
RolePublished base
Senior Medical Science Liaison - Rare Disease-GPA/MPA & Sjögren’s Disease - San Jose, CA (this listing)$172,344 - $233,172
Senior Principal Scientist, Skin Biology and Inflammation$170,569 - $230,769
Senior Principal Scientist Integrated Technology, Computation & Experimental Biology$170,569 - $230,769
Sr. Digital Product Manager, Product Operations - Playbook & Training$170,959 - $231,297
Sr. Digital Product Manager, Catalysts$170,959 - $231,297
Sr. Digital Product Manager, Product Operations - Tech Enablers & PDLC$170,959 - $231,297
Sr. Digital Product Manager, Forecasting$170,959 - $231,297

Same $100K to $400K scale as every card. All Amgen roles · How to read the bar

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172,344.30USD -233,171.70 USD

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