Rockford, IL (Overlay)

Amgen•Peoria, IL

23h•$89,880 - $155,638

About The Position

Amgen is hiring a Specialty Representative or Senior Specialty Representative to serve as the primary customer contact and promote Amgen products in the Bone Health area. The role covers Janesville, Moline, and Crystal Lake, Illinois; relocation is not offered. The representative provides clinical product knowledge to medical professionals, helps customers navigate payer complexities, and implements marketing strategy as directed by the District Manager. The level and title will depend on the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience. The role combines in-person and virtual customer engagement, territory sales execution, account management, and collaboration with colleagues and the District Manager. Amgen offers salary, incentive opportunities, benefits, and development resources. Flexible or remote work arrangements may be available where possible.

Requirements

For Specialty Representative: Bachelor’s degree; or associate degree and 4 years of sales experience; or high school diploma/GED and 6 years of sales experience.
For Senior Specialty Representative: Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of sales experience and/or non-sales clinical experience in a healthcare or scientific field; or associate degree and 6 years of such experience; or high school diploma/GED and 8 years of such experience.
Advanced influencing and relationship-building skills focused on sales outcomes.
Adaptability to the listed core competencies: sales planning and organizing; leveraging business, industry, and technical knowledge; communicating with impact; driving for results; and cultivating internal and external relationships.

Nice To Haves

Sales, marketing, or clinical experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, diagnostics, healthcare insurance, pharmacy services, healthcare medical device, or medical supply industries.
For Specialty Representative, some experience, pre-graduate sales training, or a proven record of successful leadership under pressure.
For Senior Specialty Representative, 3 or more years of experience.
Product or hospital sales experience in oncology, cardiology, inflammation, nephrology, dermatology, rheumatology, neurology, endocrinology, hepatology, gastroenterology, bone health, respiratory, hematology, or infectious diseases, including related diseases and treatments.
Local market knowledge.
Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or Business Administration.

Responsibilities

Provide current and comprehensive knowledge of Amgen products and communicate their clinical benefits to medical professionals to encourage appropriate utilization.
Achieve territory sales goals by delivering branded sales messages, conducting planned programs, scheduling and following up on medical education programs, and engaging customers in person and virtually.
Develop and manage customer accounts by tailoring interactions to customer needs, ensuring product access, resolving or triaging reimbursement issues, and maintaining product contracts.
Provide feedback on marketing strategy, analyze sales activity effectiveness and territory performance, and develop territory plans with the District Manager.
Collaborate with colleagues, share best practices, and pursue continued learning and growth.
Maintain enthusiasm for Amgen products throughout the sales cycle while building the brand and keeping patient service in focus.
Uphold Amgen’s stated values.

Benefits

Health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents.
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, for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan.
Stock-based long-term incentives.
Award-winning time-off plans.
Flexible work models, including remote and hybrid arrangements where possible.
Career development opportunities.