Specialty Account Manager, Nephrology (Rare Disease) St. Louis, MO

Amgen10 months ago
St. Louis, MO, United States
Hybrid
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)

Job Description

Position Overview

Join Amgen's Mission of Serving Patients. At Amgen, you become part of something bigger – a company that has been pioneering biotech since 1980 in the fight against serious illnesses. As the Specialty Account Manager, Nephrology (NSAM), you will represent KRYSTEXXA to physicians and healthcare professionals, drive Biotech/Infusion product sales, and manage your territory to exceed annual sales goals while making a lasting impact on patient care.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop a comprehensive territory business plan to achieve and exceed annual sales goals established by commercial leadership.
  • Promote KRYSTEXXA within approved labeling in a fair and ethical manner in accordance with corporate and regulatory guidelines.
  • Build strong customer relationships by understanding and addressing customer needs and ensuring coordination with Amgen teams.
  • Serve as a consultant to customers and colleagues regarding payer policies, reimbursement processes, and compliance with Medicare, Medicaid, OSHA, and HIPAA guidelines.
  • Meet or exceed corporate sales goals while providing timely and accurate territory activity updates to management.
  • Provide feedback to sales leadership and other departments about market conditions and evolving customer needs.
  • Adhere to Amgen’s compliance policies, including the PhRMA code, and successfully complete all required training.
  • Manage administrative duties and promotional budgets efficiently while collaborating across divisions.
  • Attend medical congresses and society meetings as needed.
  • Perform other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by management.

Required Qualifications

  • Doctorate degree with a minimum of 2 years of collective account management, sales, and commercial experience; or
  • Master’s degree with a minimum of 6 years of such experience; or
  • Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 8 years of such experience; or
  • Associate degree with a minimum of 10 years of such experience.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Minimum of 2 years’ sales experience in the Nephrology therapeutic area.
  • Buy-and-bill experience with a track record of success.
  • Experience in biologic/biotech sales and reimbursement processes.
  • Experience working with institutions and integrated delivery networks.
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment partnering with all Commercial Operations functions.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong computer skills.
  • Professional, proactive demeanor with excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
  • Willingness to travel approximately 20-30%, including some overnight and weekend commitments.

Benefits & Perks

  • Compensation: Expected annual salary range of $158,046.00 to $185,910.00 (excluding Puerto Rico).
  • 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.
  • Discretionary annual bonus program or, for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan.
  • Stock-based long-term incentives.
  • Award-winning time-off plans with bi-annual company-wide shutdowns.
  • Flexible work models, including remote work arrangements where possible.

Required Skills

Communication
Customer Relationship Management
Microsoft Office Proficiency
Biotech Sales
Sales
Territory Business Planning
Account Management
Compliance Adherence
Nephrology Expertise