Medical Science Liaison Jobs in Illinois

JOB ID: R-259213 LOCATION: US - Illinois - Chicago WORK LOCATION TYPE: Field Worker DATE POSTED: Oct. 26, 2026 CATEGORY: Medical Affairs SALARY RANGE: 156,998.40USD -212,409.60 USD

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.

Medical Science Liaison - Cardiovascular Metabolic - Illinois

Territory will cover Central Illinois

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. This is a field-based position for the Medical Science Liaison therapeutic area within the US Medical team. In this vital role, you will interact with cardiometabolic opinion leaders and healthcare decision-makers to communicate and advance the scientific platform as aligned with Amgen's organizational goals and objectives.

• Engage with healthcare partners to educate and communicate clinical and scientific data to advance the scientific platform as aligned with Amgen’s organizational goals and objectives.
• Educate and communicate clinical value, outcomes, and economic data to payers, providers, key partners, advocacy, and access enablers
• Provide in-depth clinical and economic support to payers, IDNs, and formulary committees, while also sharing insights with key internal collaborators on customer trends in interpreting and using value evidence, reimbursement, and payer policy. May serve as main medical point of contact at prioritized local payer, regional payer, and IDN accounts
• 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 SEP
• 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
• Educate potential investigators on the submission process for investigator-sponsored studies
• Lead and/or participate on project teams that support MSL strategies and tactics as delegated by MSL leadership
• Lead and support congress activities in accordance with the strategy. May serve as the congress lead.
• Compliantly collaborate with cross-functional colleagues. May serve as the main point of contact
• Maintain clinical savvy and expertise and ensure the timely completion of assigned training. May serve as a training lead, new hire mentor, and/or international MSL mentor or trainer
• Advance MSL value proposition, identify gaps, achieve results, and set an example for others to follow by consistently demonstrating Amgen values and leadership attributes
• Demonstrate tact and professionalism when communicating and interacting with individuals.

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The adaptable professional we seek is a key collaborator 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 are considered.)
• 5+ years of industry experience in Scientific or Medical Affairs at a biotech or pharmaceutical company
• Two or more years 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)
• Cardio-metabolic expertise preferred

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.

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.