Senior Marketing Manager

Amgen

Lead brand strategies and execution for Ultra-Rare products at Amgen. Collaborate with cross-functional teams while advancing marketing initiatives in a dynamic environment.

Posted 4/30/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $149,349 - $202,060 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Stay well-informed about market dynamics that could influence product growth, collaborating closely with Clinical Science Associates (CSAs), cross-functional teams within the organization, and external partners to create new programs based on market insights.
Guide the development and execution of strategic plans for PROCYSBI or other brands as needed, establishing brand vision, positioning, core challenges, essential success factors, and tactical actions alongside the Ultra-Rare Leadership team.
Track industry trends and HCP and patient community feedback to evolve brand strategies, measure initiative effectiveness, and adjust commercial approaches as needed.
Design and oversee promotional strategies and programs for healthcare professionals at every stage of the patient journey.
Collaborate with field personnel (e.g., sales, medical, patient services, and case management teams) and leadership to ensure alignment on KOL (Key Opinion Leader) and patient community programs, including management of speakers' bureaus, conferences, symposia, advisory boards, patient programs and educational/promotional materials for HCPs.
Foster and sustain relationships with internal groups like Compliance, Regulatory, Medical, Project Management, Sales Training, and Sales Leadership to represent marketing interests and advance both strategic and tactical objectives.
Exhibit strong executive presence and the ability to influence others without direct authority.
Serve as lead for external partners (agency, meeting planners, market researchers, consultants) to ensure integration and consistency of strategies and messages across all tactics.
Negotiate with vendors and drive optimal value for brand.
Work closely with cross-functional partners on work orders and contractual agreements.
Oversee planning and execution of all PROCYSBI field meetings in partnership with the general manager and all stakeholders.
Serve as a key leader by turning strategic goals like positioning, customer journeys, and go-to-market plans into actionable projects and requests for capabilities.
Ensures that marketing materials meet brand and regulatory guidelines.
Collaborate with the Ultra-Rare team to develop innovative solutions that benefit patients and colleagues.
Up to 25% domestic travel

Requirements

What you’ll need

Doctorate degree and 2 years of relevant marketing experience OR Master’s degree and 4 years of relevant marketing experience OR Bachelor’s degree and 6 years of relevant marketing OR Associate’s degree and 1+ years of relevant marketing OR High school diploma / GED and 12 years of relevant marketing experience
5+ years of experience in marketing/sales and experience in the healthcare pharmaceutical industry strongly preferred
Specialty or Rare Disease product marketing or sales experience, preferred
Experience and proven track record in developing and executing a variety of professional and consumer-focused initiatives across diverse channels with multiple projects and managing multiple external vendors
Flexibility to work in a fluid, fast-paced environment with multiple demands with initiative and independence required
Strong planning, project management, communication, and organization skills
Experience planning yearly budgeting and owning ongoing expenses for the brand.
Strategic thinker capable of supporting key business decisions
Experienced in leading or contributing to cross-functional project teams; demonstrates critical thinking, leadership, collaboration, and a commitment to representing consumer interests
Proficient in Microsoft Office.
Professional, proactive demeanor
Strong interpersonal skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Requires approximately 15-20% travel, including some weekend or overnight commitments.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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 where possible.

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Hard Skills & Tools

marketing experienceproject managementbudget planningstrategic planningconsumer-focused initiativesvendor managementcross-functional team leadershipcritical thinkingexecuting promotional strategiesdeveloping brand strategies

Soft Skills

strong planning skillscommunication skillsorganizational skillsinterpersonal skillsexecutive presenceinfluence without authorityflexibilityinitiativeindependencecollaboration

Certifications

Doctorate degreeMaster’s degreeBachelor’s degreeAssociate’s degreeHigh school diploma / GED