District Manager KRYSTEXXA Phoenix, Arizona (Rare Disease)

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Join Amgens Mission of Serving Patients

At Amgen if you feel like youre part of something bigger its because you are. Our shared missionto serve patients living with serious illnessesdrives all that we do.

Since 1980 weve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the worlds 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 youll 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 youll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

District Sales Manager Nephrology

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What you will do

Lets do this. Lets change the this vital role you will lead area geography and team of Nephrology Specialty Account Managers (NSAMs) to ensure market penetration.

• Leads area geography and team of nephrology specialty account managers (NSAMs) as a business to ensure market penetration and analyzes the market dynamics and sets goals to ensure that sales plans are achieved within the Nephrology space.

• Provides a clear compelling sales purpose both clinically and business wise for the Area team members.

• Ensures the effective and appropriate use of resources including territory management tools (computer fleet car etc.).

• Builds business strategy and strategic impact in line with corporate goals.

• Manages operational expenses and program funding.

• Ensures that Area members operate within regulatory guidelines in all aspects of promotion program implementation and product compliance.

• Ensures responsible organization is trained and prepared to maximize business/sales potential and that the product message is crisp clear and consistently delivered with high impact.

• Achieves organizational sales goal volume and reach / frequency objectives.

• Establishes a productive work environment by creating trust and respect within the broader National Nephrology sales team and establishes self as a business partner across the Gout business unit (GBU).

• Must be able to work closely with and effectively collaborate across all divisions within the GBU to achieve business objectives.

• Develops an atmosphere of confidence and strength and creates opportunities to recognize and reward outstanding individual and team sales performance.

• Builds an organization reflecting a highly professional workforce in the eyes of external and internal partners. Addresses performance issues decisively and appropriately.

• Develops internal and external customer relationships to successfully drive Amgens business objectives within the Nephrology space.

• Fosters informative flow and delivers influential messages that gain support for initiatives

• Develops and communicates a professional growth plan.

• Continually educates self and team on nephrology market issues / trends and product knowledge as it pertains to specific business interests.

• Applies new / innovative technologies to enhance efficiency expands knowledge base and refines skill building.

• Weekly ride-alongs for coaching with NSAMs

• Represent the organization at local regional and national trade shows.

• Provide input to regional and national sales meetings (content and objectives).

• Strives to maintain a safe working environment through the prevention of accidents the preservation of equipment and the achievement of safe working practices.

• Maintains a positive and professional demeanor toward all customers and coworkers.

• Adheres to all policies and procedures of Amgen.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

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What we expect of you

We are all different yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The Area Sales Director - Nephrology we seek is a motivated professional with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

Doctorate degree AND 2 years of Sales/Marketing experience

OR

Masters degree AND 6 years of Sales/Marketing experience

OR

Bachelors degree or AND 8 years of Sales/Marketing experience

OR

Associates degree and 10 years of Sales/Marketing experience

Or

High school diploma / GED and 12 years of Sales/Marketing experience

And

2 years of managerial experience directly managing people and/or leadership experience leading teams projects programs or directing the allocation of resources.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Sales experience in biologics infusion and/or rare/specialty products preferred.

• Rare disease experience strongly preferred; Rare Disease launch experience preferred.

• Immunology and / or Rheumatology experience preferred.

• Buy-and-bill experience preferred.

• Experience working with institutions and integrated delivery networks preferred.

• Requires approximately 80% travel some overnight and weekend commitments.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

• Professional proactive demeanor.

• Strong interpersonal skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Essential Core Values and Competencies:

Growth

• Manages Ambiguity

• Strategic Mindset

• Demonstrates Self-awareness

• Cultivates Innovation

• Develops Talent

Accountability

• Drives Results

• Ensures Accountability

• Decision Quality

Transparency

• Courage

• Collaboration

• Instills Trust

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What you can expect of us

As 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. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted. Actual salary will vary based on several factors including but not limited to relevant skills experience and qualifications.

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 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

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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.

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.

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