Amgen
Amgen
Amgen is a global biotechnology company that develops and commercializes medicines made from living cells. Its work focuses on serious illnesses, including conditions with limited treatment options, supported by scientific research and clinical trials. The company is associated with advances in cancer treatment and obesity management, while emphasizing ethical research, patient safety, and environmental sustainability.

Amgen Regional Sales Director, UPLIZNA Neurology - Boston Onsite

Lead Amgen’s UPLIZNA neurology sales organization across an East Coast field region. Set regional strategy, develop sales leaders, and deliver compliant commercial performance for gMG and NMOSD.

Description

  • Direct the regional UPLIZNA neurology sales organization for gMG and NMOSD
  • Convert brand strategy into targeted regional plans and results through a high-performing team
  • Define regional priorities, expectations, operating standards, and measurable execution goals
  • Equip District Managers and field teams to deliver consistent, effective execution
  • Set performance expectations, monitor leading indicators, identify risks and opportunities, and reinforce accountability
  • Coach District Managers to deepen leadership capability, business judgment, coaching effectiveness, decision-making, and representative performance
  • Create and maintain an inclusive, compliant, high-performance culture
  • Recruit, select, onboard, retain, and develop talent while maintaining succession and bench plans
  • Combine performance data, access conditions, customer needs, competitive activity, and field intelligence into actionable insights
  • Maintain current knowledge of gMG, NMOSD, UPLIZNA’s clinical profile, treatment environment, and market dynamics
  • Develop relationships with priority customers and stakeholders and represent the region at congresses, conferences, and strategic engagements
  • Coordinate Marketing, Market Access, Patient Services, Medical, Training, Commercial Operations, HR, and other partners around shared goals
  • Guide teams through change while maintaining focus, alignment, and accountability
  • Direct regional resources, operating expenses, and program investments toward priority opportunities
  • Ensure regional work meets applicable laws, regulations, company policies, and Amgen standards for compliance, ethics, and safety

Requirements

  • Doctorate plus 4 years of combined account management, sales, marketing, and/or commercial experience; or a master’s degree plus 8 years; or a bachelor’s degree plus 10 years
  • At least 4 years managing people or leading teams, projects, or programs, including responsibility for resource allocation
  • Bachelor’s degree required; an advanced degree or MBA is preferred
  • At least 5 years of sales leadership experience
  • At least 10 years of commercial experience in biotechnology or pharmaceuticals
  • Experience in rare disease, neurology, specialty biologics, and/or buy-and-bill is strongly preferred
  • Proven ability to attract and develop talent, build succession pipelines, foster healthy high-performance cultures, and lead organizations through growth and change
  • Ability to integrate varied data sources and market signals, identify business drivers, and convert insights into regional strategy and resource decisions
  • Ability to turn brand priorities into clear execution standards, leading indicators, operating rhythms, and timely performance actions
  • Strong executive presence and communication ability
  • Ability to influence stakeholders across organizational levels
  • Enterprise perspective with the ability to coordinate cross-functional partners in a complex matrix organization
  • Strong knowledge of the U.S. pharmaceutical regulatory and compliance environment
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office
  • Professional and proactive approach
  • Strong interpersonal abilities
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Approximately 60% travel is required, including some overnight and weekend travel
  • Sponsorship for this position is not guaranteed

Benefits

  • Comprehensive employee benefits package with a Retirement and Savings Plan featuring generous company contributions
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Discretionary annual bonus program or, for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan
  • Stock-based long-term incentives
  • Award-winning time-off programs
  • Flexible work models where available
  • Career development opportunities
  • Work/life balance support

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