Amgen Inc. Posted August 24, 2026

Medical Science Liaison, Rare Disease - Las Vegas

Las Vegas, United States Full time
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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.

Medical Science Liaison, Rare Disease - Las Vegas

Territory to include Las Vegas and San Diego

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world.

In this vital role you will (MSL) acts as the primary scientific/clinical resource to Opinion Leaders (OLs), Population Heath Decision Makers (PHDMs) and other health care providers and be 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 Rare Disease – Severe Active MPA/GPA & Sjogren’s Disease MSL, is a field-based position within the U.S. Medical team reporting to the Director, East Medical Science Liaison Team, Severe Active GPA/MPA & Sjogren’s Disease.

Engage with healthcare partners to educate and communicate clinical and scientific data to advance the scientific platform as aligned with Amgen’s company goals and objectives

Educate and communicate clinical value, outcomes, and economic data to payers, providers, key partners, advocacy, and access enablers

Respond to unsolicited inquiries consistent with the MSL compliance standards

Provide and/or present field observations and insights to internal collaborators

Implement a scientific engagement plan according to annual MSL goals and metrics

Develop and implement local OL plans in line with the scientific engagement plan

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

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

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 the MSL value proposition, identify gaps, achieve results, and set an example for others to follow by consistently demonstrating Amgen's values and leadership attributes. Demonstrate tact and integrity when communicating and interacting with others.

Lead and support congress activities as aligned with strategy

Compliantly collaborate with cross-functional colleagues. May serve as the main point of contact

Maintain clinical acuity and expertise and ensure timely completion of assigned training. May serve as a training lead, New Hire Mentor, and/or International MSL mentor or trainer

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our outstanding contributions to serve patients. The confident professional we seek is a consistent performer with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

Doctorate degree

OR

Master’s degree & 3 years of Medical Affairs experience

OR

Bachelor’s degree & 5 years of Medical Affairs experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Pharm.D., Ph.D., M.D. or D.O. (other doctoral degrees considered)

2 years of proven experience in scientific or medical affairs at a biotech or pharmaceutical company

Exceptional oral and written communication and interpersonal skills (including strong demonstration of ability to network) required.

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

Experience in Rare Disease, Nephrology, Rheumatology

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, including remote and hybrid work arrangements, where possible

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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

156,998.40USD -212,409.60 USD

Job details

Seniority
Not listed
Function
Medical Affairs
Therapeutic area
Rare Disease
Location
Las Vegas, 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 1656 comparable Medical Affairs roles across 164 biopharma companies.

1656Comparable roles tracked
1495Currently active
164Companies hiring similar roles
63Countries represented

Salary context

450 of 1656 peers report a salary range (USD, annualized)

Peers share this role's job function. This posting doesn't list a seniority level, so peers aren't narrowed by seniority either -- the range below may span more levels than usual.

This roleSubject Not listed on this posting
Peer group range $75,510 – $454,000 (median $205,000)

Where these roles are based

Top locations among the 1656 comparable roles

United States777
China186
Japan91
United Kingdom69
Germany65
India49

+ 57 more countries

Seniority mix

1001 of 1656 peers have a known seniority level

Director259
Senior245
Manager226
Associate Director85
Associate83
Senior Director33
Executive/VP32
Intern/Fellow/Postdoc24
Principal14

Therapeutic area mix

603 of 1656 peers have a known therapeutic area; the rest are genuinely unlabeled, not hidden

Oncology265
Neuroscience94
Immunology66
Rare Disease47
Cardiovascular / CVRM45
Dermatology & Aesthetics38
Respiratory16
Vaccines & Infectious Disease16
Gastroenterology11
Ophthalmology5

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