District Sales Manager - Respiratory Biologics - Chicago, IL

Amgen • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

Amgen is seeking a District Sales Manager for its Respiratory Biologics franchise. The role leads a district across Chicago, Peoria, and Rockford, Illinois; Des Moines, Iowa; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; and Minneapolis, Minnesota. The manager is responsible for delivering district results across a growing franchise with multiple indications and specialties, building team capability through consistent field coaching, and adapting district execution as business priorities evolve. The position requires living within the district and spending consistent time in market with the sales team.

Requirements

• Doctorate degree and 2 years of sales experience; or master’s degree and 6 years of sales experience; or bachelor’s degree and 8 years of sales experience; or associate’s degree and 10 years of sales experience; or high school diploma/GED and 12 years of sales experience.
• At least 2 years of managerial experience directly managing people and/or leadership experience leading teams, projects, or programs, or directing the allocation of resources.

Nice To Haves

• Gastroenterology, respiratory, or ENT experience.
• Three or more years of specialty sales experience.
• Experience in biologics.
• Buy-and-bill model experience.
• Ability to consistently and objectively recognize and promote success behaviors, and diagnose and change unsatisfactory behaviors through effective coaching.
• Ability to leverage market and customer knowledge to strategically target messages, resources, and activities within the territory.
• Knowledge of local payor coverage.
• Ability to understand and articulate clinical concepts, data, and conclusions.
• Demonstrated ability to use clinical information to address customer questions and objections effectively.
• Ability to recruit candidates who meet the minimum job criteria.
• Ability to interview and hire capable and committed sales representatives.
• Strong sense of responsibility and demonstrated self-discipline.
• Ability to set appropriate short- and long-term objectives and communicate and collaborate effectively and promptly with sales staff, peers, and business-unit counterparts.

Responsibilities

• Manage district performance to achieve or exceed sales and budget targets.
• Translate franchise priorities into clear district plans across indications, specialties, and customer needs.
• Analyze district performance, market trends, and customer insights to identify opportunities and adjust execution.
• Coach representatives through regular in-market ride-alongs, strengthening selling skills and reinforcing success behaviors.
• Address performance opportunities through timely feedback, coaching, and development plans.
• Recruit, interview, and hire candidates; conduct performance reviews and competency assessments.
• Guide territory planning and the effective use of internal and external resources, including discretionary spend.
• Track the progress of marketing messages and programs, and provide field feedback to inform their effectiveness.
• Adapt district plans as the franchise grows and business priorities evolve.
• Communicate and collaborate with Regional Sales Directors, Corporate Account Managers, other Business Units, and cross-functional partners.
• Develop local Opinion Leader relationships to achieve aligned objectives.
• Conduct district sales meetings and share best practices with direct reports and peers.
• Ensure the team completes required training and operates in compliance.
• Live within the district and maintain consistent time in market with the sales team.

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.
• Discretionary annual bonus program, or a sales-based incentive plan for field sales representatives.
• Stock-based long-term incentives.
• Award-winning time-off plans.
• Flexible work models where possible.
• Career development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED