Hybrid District Manager – KRYSTEXXA, Rare Disease

at Amgen

• Job title: District Manager – KRYSTEXXA, Rare Disease
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Junior, Mid level
• Salary: $209,628 - $233,971 per year
• Degree requirement: No Education Requirement
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Houston, United States

About the role

• District Manager leading Nephrology Specialty Account Managers to ensure market penetration for Amgen's rare disease products. Overseeing sales strategy and team performance across Texas and Louisiana.

Responsibilities

• Lead area geography and team of Nephrology Specialty Account Managers (NSAMs) to ensure market penetration.
• 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.
• Develops and communicates a professional growth plan.
• Continuously educates self and team on nephrology market issues / trends and product knowledge as it pertains to specific business interests.
• Weekly ride-along’s for coaching with NSAM’s.
• Represents the organization at local, regional and national trade shows.
• Establishes a productive work environment by creating trust and respect within the broader National Nephrology sales team.

Requirements

• Doctorate degree AND 2 years of Sales/Marketing experience OR Master's degree AND 6 years of Sales/Marketing experience OR Bachelor's degree AND 8 years of Sales/Marketing experience OR Associate’s degree and 10 years of Sales/Marketing experience OR High school diploma / GED and 12 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.
• 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
• 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