Amgen · 5 hours ago
District Sales Manager - TEEZZA (Ocular) Southeast (Rare Disease)
US - Georgia - Atlanta
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$210K/yr - $234K/yr
8+ years expAmgen is one of the world’s leading biotechnology companies, dedicated to serving patients. In this role, you will lead a team of Specialty Account Managers to ensure market penetration and achieve sales goals within the Ophthalmology space.
BiotechnologyHealth CareManufacturingPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Leads area geography and team of Specialty Account Managers (SAMs) to ensure market penetration by analyzing and understanding market dynamics and data, setting related strategic action plans and excellence in execution in order to ensure that sales goals are achieved within the Ophthalmology space
Provides a clear, compelling sales purpose both clinically and business wise for the team members
Ensures the effective and appropriate use of resources, including territory management tools/data, cross functional partners, marketing tools, etc
Builds business strategy and strategic impact in line with corporate and therapeutic area goals
Leads market development initiatives in line with corporate and therapeutic area goals
Manages administrative duties, ongoing learning of self and team members, operational expenses, program funding, etc
Ensures that team members operate within regulatory guidelines in all aspects of promotion, program implementation and product compliance
Ensures the team 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, proper target reach / frequency objectives as well as other relevant KPIs related to excellence in execution
Establishes a productive work environment by creating trust and respect within the broader national Ophthalmology sales team and establishes self as a business partner across the business unit
Must be able to work closely with and effectively collaborate across all divisions within the business unit 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 Amgen’s business objectives within the therapeutic area
Fosters informative flow of insights and delivers influential messages that gain support for initiatives
Develops and communicates a professional growth plan for self and team members
Continually educates self and team on Ophthalmology 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 with written feedback and coaching of respective team members
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
Qualification
Required
Doctorate degree AND 2 years of Sales/Marketing experience
Master's degree AND 6 years of Sales/Marketing experience
Bachelor's degree AND 8 years of Sales/Marketing experience
2 years of managerial experience directly managing people and/or leadership experience leading teams, projects, programs or directing the allocation of resources
Preferred
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
Benefits
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
Company
Amgen
Amgen is a biotechnology company that develops and manufactures human therapeutics for various illnesses and diseases.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$28.5B2022-12-12Post Ipo Debt· $28.5B
1983-06-17IPO
Leadership Team
Robert Bradway
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Jay Bradner
Executive Vice President of R&D, and Chief Scientific Officer
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