National Oncology Sales Training Manager - United States Field

Amgen • Sioux Falls, SD

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About The Position

Amgen is seeking a National Oncology Sales Training Manager to lead a team of six Oncology Sales Training Managers and shape New Hire and Advanced Training curricula for its U.S. Oncology Business Unit. The role partners with brand and sales leaders across the portfolio to translate business priorities into engaging training for product launches, semester meetings, and regional initiatives, using adult learning principles and evolving technologies.

The position requires a collaborative, curious leader who listens to field and business needs, proposes new ideas, supports team development, and manages priorities, timelines, and communications across multiple projects. The manager exercises independent judgment, identifies decision owners and necessary partners, and keeps stakeholders informed. A strong understanding of the U.S. oncology landscape—including health systems, account management, and field-team needs—supports trusted partnerships and training that responds to changing customer and business requirements. This is a U.S.-based field leadership position reporting to the Director of Sales Training, U.S. Oncology Business Unit.

Requirements

• Doctorate degree and 2 years of training experience, or training and sales and/or marketing experience; or a Master's degree and 6 years of such experience; or a Bachelor's degree and 8 years of such experience.
• At least 2 years of experience directly managing people or leading teams, projects, or programs, or directing the allocation of resources.
• Demonstrated understanding of the pharmaceutical or biotechnology sales landscape, including health systems, account management, and customer and operational factors that influence field execution.

Nice To Haves

• 5 or more years of experience in training, sales, and/or marketing within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, or medical device industries.
• Oncology experience and understanding of the U.S. oncology landscape, health systems, and account management.
• Ability to translate field sales and account management needs into focused training strategies and practical learning solutions.
• Experience leading, coaching, and developing staff to deliver business priorities and build future organizational talent.
• Demonstrated success setting training goals and objectives with internal partners and aligning teams on scope, timelines, and engaging content.
• Experience managing multiple projects and priorities while coordinating across cross-functional teams.
• Experience partnering with Sales, Regulatory, Legal, Compliance, and Vendors, either as a client or functional lead.
• Strong clinical understanding and ability to apply it to curriculum development and team coaching.
• Self-directed, detail-oriented approach and judgment to work independently and coordinate across teams.
• Strong communication, coaching, and selling skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of six Oncology Sales Training Managers.
• Shape New Hire and Advanced Training curricula for the U.S. Oncology Business Unit.
• Partner with brand and sales leaders to translate business priorities into training for product launches, semester meetings, and regional initiatives.
• Apply adult learning principles and evolving technologies to create engaging training.
• Listen to field and business needs, bring forward ideas, and support the growth of the team.
• Set priorities across multiple projects and manage timelines and communications.
• Use independent judgment, involve appropriate partners, and keep stakeholders informed.
• Build partnerships and ensure training prepares field teams to meet evolving customer and business needs.

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.
• Work/life balance and career development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager