Specialty Representative/Senior Specialty Rep - PCS Team - Cape Coral, FL

<h2><b>Career Category</b></h2>Sales<h2></h2><h2><b>Job Description</b></h2><div><p><span><span>Territory covers:<span> </span></span></span><span> Cape Coral, Florida</span></p></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><b><span>HOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION?</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>At Amgen, if you feel like<span> </span></span><span>you’re</span><span><span> </span>part of something bigger,<span> </span></span><span>it’s</span><span><span> </span>because you are. Our shared mission—to serve patients living with serious illnesses—drives all that we do.</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>Since 1980,<span> </span></span><span>we’ve</span><span><span> </span>helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world’s 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<span> </span></span><span>diseases,</span><span><span> </span></span><span>obesity</span><span><span> </span>and obesity-related conditions. As a member of the Amgen team,<span> </span></span><span>you’ll</span><span><span> </span>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.</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them,<span> </span></span><span>you’ll</span><span><span> </span>thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><b><span>SPECIALTY <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">REPRESENTATIVE/SENIOR</span> SPECIALTY REPRESENTATIVE</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><p><b><span>Live</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><p><b><span>What you will do</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>Let’s</span><span><span> </span>do this.<span> </span></span><span>Let’s</span><span><span> </span>change the world. In this vital role you will be the connection to our customers by providing clinical knowledge of our products to medical professionals and helping them navigate the complex payer environment. </span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>We are actively searching for a<span> </span></span></span><b><span>Specialty Representative or Senior Specialty Representative</span></b><span><span><span> </span>to deliver on our commitment to serve patients. The Specialty <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">Representative/Senior</span> Specialty Representative acts as the primary customer contact and<span> </span></span><span>is responsible for</span><span><span> </span>implementing marketing strategy and promoting Amgen products as led by the District Manager.</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>Responsibilities include:</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Provide current and comprehensive knowledge of Amgen's products and effectively communicate the clinical benefits to medical professionals to drive<span> </span></span><span>appropriate utilization</span><span><span> </span>of the products</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Perform as a sales leader to achieve territory sales by delivering branded sales messages, conducting planned programs, scheduling and following-up with medical educational programs, and achieving or exceeding sales targets through both in-person and virtual engagement</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Develop relationships to service and manage accounts which may<span> </span></span><span>include:</span><span><span> </span>customizing discussions and customer interactions based on understanding of customer needs, ensuring product access, resolving/triage reimbursement issues, and<span> </span></span><span>maintaining</span><span><span> </span>product contracts</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Provide feedback on marketing strategy, analyze business effectiveness of sales activities and territory analysis, and develop territory plans with the District Manager</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Partner with other colleagues to share best practices and<span> </span></span><span>seek</span><span><span> </span>to learn and grow as a Specialty <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">Representative/Senior</span> Specialty Representative</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Demonstrate passion for our products and sustain that passion through the entire sales cycle while always building our brand and never losing sight of how we serve patients</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Uphold Amgen Values: Be Science-Based; Compete Intensely and Win; Create Value for Patients, Staff, and Stockholders; Be Ethical; Trust and Respect Each Other; Ensure Quality; Work in Teams; Collaborate, Communicate, and Be Accountable</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><p><b><span>Win</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><p><b><span>What we expect of you</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The sales professional we<span> </span></span><span>seek</span><span><span> </span>is a motivated individual with these qualifications.</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><b><span>Basic Qualifications (Specialty Representative):</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Bachelor's Degree</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><p><span><span>OR</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Associate's degree and 4 years of Sales experience</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><p><span><span>OR</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>High school diploma/GED and 6 years of Sales experience</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><p><b><span>Basic Qualifications (Senior Specialty Representative):<span> </span></span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Bachelor's Degree and 3 years of sales experience</span><span><span> </span>and/or clinical experience in <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">healthcare/scientific</span> field that is not sales related</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><p><span><span>OR</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Associate degree and 6<span> </span></span><span>years of sales experience and/or clinical experience in <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">healthcare/scientific</span> field that is not sales related</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><p><span><span>OR</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>High school diploma/GED and 8<span> </span></span><span>years of sales experience and/or clinical experience in <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">healthcare/scientific</span> field that is not sales related</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><b><span>Preferred Qualifications:</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Sales, marketing and/or clinical experience within pharmaceutical, biotech, diagnostics, healthcare insurance, pharmacy services, healthcare medical<span> </span></span><span>device</span><span><span> </span>or medical supply industries</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Some experience and/or pre-graduate sales training and/or proven<span> </span></span><span>track record</span><span><span> </span>of successful leadership under pressure preferred for Specialty Representative</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>3 years+ experience preferred for Senior Specialty Representative</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Product or hospital sales experience in the areas of oncology, cardiology, inflammation, nephrology, dermatology, rheumatology, neurology, endocrinology, hepatology, gastroenterology, bone health, respiratory, hematology, or infectious diseases; and the diseases and treatments involved with these specialties</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Advanced influencing and <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">relationship-building</span> skills with a focus on sales outcomes</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Local Market knowledge</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or Business Administration</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Adaptability with our Core Competencies: Sales Planning and Organizing;<span> </span></span><span>Leveraging</span><span><span> </span>Business, Industry, and Technical Knowledge; Communicating with Impact; Driving for Results; and Cultivating Internal and External Relationships.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><p><b><span>This position is open to candidates of various backgrounds and experience levels. The role level/title will be chosen based on the candidate’s match to basic qualifications and level of experience<span> </span></span><span>required</span><span><span> </span>for this geography.</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><p><b><span>Thrive</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><p><b><span>What you can expect of us</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for our teammates’ professional and personal growth and well-being.<span> </span></span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><i><span>The annual base salary range for the Specialty Representative opportunity in the U.S. is $</span><span>89,880 - $121,602</span></i><span> </span></p></div><div><p><i><span>The annual base salary range for the Senior Specialty Representative opportunity is the U.S. $115,036 - $155,638</span></i><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan<span> </span></span><span>comprising</span><span><span> </span>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 including:<span> </span></span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>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.<span> </span></span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Stock-based long-term incentives<span> </span></span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Award-winning time-off plans and bi-annual company-wide shutdowns<span> </span></span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Flexible work models, including remote work arrangements, where possible</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><p></p></div><div><p><b><span>Apply now</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><p><b><span>for a career that defies imagination</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>Objects in your future are closer than they appear. Join us.</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><b><span>careers.amgen.com</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>Application deadline</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>Amgen does not have an application deadline for this position; we will continue accepting applications until we receive<span> </span></span><span>a sufficient number</span><span><span> </span>or select a candidate for the position.</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to<span> </span></span><span>participate</span><span><span> </span>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.</span></span><span> </span></p></div><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p>.<p><b>Salary Range</b></p>USD - USD

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