You will lead a sales force through District Sales Managers (DMs) and be responsible for achieving/exceeding sales goals by setting the strategic vision for the region and effectively coaching, motivating, hiring and retaining the right people and holding them accountable for delivering results
Setting strategic direction and vision – effectively translating and aligning brand strategies with overall team direction and vision
Effectively leveraging and partnering with Amgen's internal and external resources to help remove barriers impacting team’s success
Serving as key interface with senior sales management and marketing
Managing a team of DMs to maximize performance and conduct business in line with Amgen’s compliance and Business Conduct Standards
Setting and maintaining high standards and accountability for results for regional staff
Providing professional staff development and succession planning
Conducting annual and on-going performance reviews and competency assessments
Implementing corrective counseling when necessary
Communicating business issues and opportunities on an ongoing basis to senior management; participating in the formulation of brand strategic plans and vision setting; assisting in policy formulation and interpreting policy and programs for direct reports
Developing and maintaining strong relationships with key customers in person and virtually. Travel to locations such as doctor’s offices, clinics and hospitals is required.
Requirements
Doctorate degree & 4 years Sales/Marketing experience OR
Master’s degree & 8 years of Sales/Marketing years OR
Bachelor’s degree & 10 years of Sales/Marketing experience AND
4 years of managerial experience directly managing people and/or leadership experience leading teams, projects, programs or directing the allocation of resources
10+ years of pharmaceutical / biotech product sales experience including 5+ years sales management experience
Senior Sales Management experience
Advanced degree
Home office and/or marketing experience
Experience in biologics
Benefits
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
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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