Director, Field Effectiveness, Rare Disease and Oncology

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At Amgen if you feel like youre part of something bigger its because you are. Our shared missionto serve patients living with serious illnessesdrives all that we do.

Since 1980 weve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the worlds toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas Oncology Inflammation General Medicine and Rare Disease we reach millions of patients each year. Amgen is advancing a broad and deep pipeline of medicines to treat cancer heart disease inflammatory conditions rare diseases and obesity and obesity-related conditions. As a member of the Amgen team youll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research manufacture and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer fuller happier lives.

Our award-winning culture is collaborative innovative and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them youll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

Director Field Effectiveness Rare Disease and Oncology

What you will do

The US Field Excellence team provides guidance and support to the sales organization by optimizing the field experience through Field Effectiveness Incentive Compensation Field Operations and Field Systems and Capabilities Transformation.

Lets do this. Lets change the this vital role you the Director Field Effectiveness will have responsibility for leading a team instrumental in driving commercial success by enabling advising and supporting the sales force to achieve performance efficiency through driving insights excellence and efficiency.

Strong preference for flexible commuter role to Deerfield IL or Thousand Oaks CA office. You will work on-site 2 to 3 days a week. Remote option will be considered.

This position reports to the Executive Director US Field Excellence.

• Accountable for program management and oversight of functional plan and execution of all field effectiveness programs and initiatives
• Develop departments organizational design roles and responsibilities and goals and objectives to deliver outstanding Field Effectiveness capabilities
• Lead/ co-lead special initiatives and projects (e.g. sales force size & structure launch readiness
• Actively monitor field performance and execution; identify issues/ opportunities and recommend solutions
• Facilitate coordinating execution and pull-through of field force projects customer targeting field reporting field alerts / suggestions omnichannel / digital field transformation etc.
• Lead and develop a team and providing them with mentorship coaching and training
• Collaborate with the broader GCCI (Global Commercial Capabilities & Innovation) organization to ensure alignment and support to deliver timely and accurate field effectiveness processes and deliverables
• Monitor industry trends and marketplace to stay ahead of competition improving and evolving capabilities to adapt to changing business needs

The Field Effectiveness team focuses on opportunities such as:

• Proactively monitor business performance and execution; identify issues/opportunities and recommend solutions/course correction tactics as needed
• Optimizing the field insight process ensuring efficient and high-quality reporting
• Lead cross-functionally to drive improvements in field force effectiveness including digital tools
• Provide guidance and expertise to cross-functional teams on field force activities from prior experience and based on current industry trends and advancement
• Serve as liaison to the operational delivery teams for escalation of support needs new projects or new process recommendations to ensure field satisfaction
• Lead or co-lead special initiatives and projects to drive key business results (through strong project planning and management)

What we expect of you

We are all different yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The systems and capabilities professional we seek is a collaborative leader with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

Doctorate degree and 4 years of sales analytics and/or field effectiveness experience

Or

Masters degree and 8 years of sales analytics and/or field effectiveness experience

Or

Bachelors degree and 10 years of sales analytics and/or field effectiveness experience

In addition to meeting at least one of the above requirements you must have at least 4 years experience directly managing people and/or leadership experience leading teams projects programs or directing the allocation or resources. Your managerial experience may run concurrently with the required technical experience referenced above

Preferred Qualifications:

• Team Leadership: Experience in building and developing hard-working teams
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to think creativity and with innovation in order to drive influence with sale leadership
• Critical Thinking: Strong analytical skills to diagnose business issues and incorporate into development or adjustment of strategies plans and tactics to achieve business objectives
• Project Management: Ability to lead cross-functional teams to identify prioritize and implement improvements to field operations processes
• Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with partners to ensure alignment and support for initiatives
• Communication: Ability to clearly communicate the vision goals and progress of initiatives to partners at all levels of the organization

What you can expect of us

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture well support your journey every step of the way.

The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted. Actual salary will vary based on several factors including but not limited to relevant skills experience and qualifications.

In addition to the base salary Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan based on eligibility comprising of health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals work/life balance and career development opportunities that may include:

• 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 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
• Flexible work models where possible. Refer to the Work Location Type in the job posting to see if this applies.

Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team.

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Application deadline

Amgen does not have an application deadline for this position; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position.

Sponsorship

Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed.

As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse ethical committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together we compete in the fight against serious disease.

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status disability status or any other basis protected by applicable law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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