Sr Manager, gMG HCP Marketing - Rare Disease

Amgen•Chicago, IL

About The Position

UPLIZNA gMG HCP Marketing, Sr. Manager Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients At Amgen, if you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. Our shared mission—to serve patients living with serious illnesses—drives all that we do. Since 1980, we’ve 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 diseases, and obesity and obesity-related conditions. As a member of the Amgen team, you’ll 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, you’ll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career. What you will do UPLIZNA (inebilizumab) is a monoclonal antibody targeting the CD19 cell surface marker on B-cells and is building strong momentum as a multi-indication autoimmune franchise. UPLIZNA is FDA-approved for the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder (NMOSD), IgG4-Related Disease (IgG4-RD), and most recently, Generalized Myasthenia Gravis (gMG)—a chronic autoimmune disease driven by pathogenic autoantibodies that impair neuromuscular transmission and lead to muscle weakness. With multiple approved indications and continued expansion, UPLIZNA is entering a pivotal phase of growth. The gMG launch represents a significant opportunity to establish UPLIZNA as a foundational therapy within neurology and help more patients around the world. The UPLIZNA gMG HCP Marketing Sr. Manager will play a central role in shaping and executing a high-impact launch. This leader will drive the gMG HCP strategy, elevate disease and brand education among neurologists, and clearly differentiate UPLIZNA’s value in a competitive landscape. The role requires strong cross-functional leadership across medical, sales, market access, and commercial teams to build on a best-in-class launch. Success in this role requires a launch mindset, strategic agility, and a strong focus on execution—paired with a passion for improving patient outcomes and a commitment to excellence.

Requirements

Doctorate degree and 2 years of Marketing experience OR Master’s degree and 4 years of Marketing experience OR Bachelor’s degree and 6 years of Marketing experience OR Associate’s degree and 10 years of Marketing experience OR High school diploma / GED and 12 years Marketing experience
Strong marketing competencies, including brand positioning, campaign development, marketplace analysis, insight generation, HCP and patient segmentation, brand sustainability, and multichannel engagement
Experience leading strategy development and influencing cross-functional teams
Strong communication skills with the ability to engage, connect, and influence senior management as well as sales and marketing organizations
Experience managing multiple projects and external vendors simultaneously
Ability to translate complex information and strategies into simple, clear, and impactful plans

Nice To Haves

Neurology experience preferred
Rare disease and launch experience preferred
Experience collaborating with external experts and professional medical associations

Responsibilities

Lead the evolution and execution of the UPLIZNA gMG US HCP strategy in the post-approval phase, with a focus on accelerating uptake, driving adoption, and optimizing launch performance.
Refine and scale brand positioning, disease state education, branded campaigns, and messaging to strengthen differentiation and drive sustained growth in a competitive market.
Lead the ongoing optimization and deployment of HCP marketing tactics and materials (e.g., iCVAs, leave-behinds, reprint carriers, RTEs, and websites) based on market research, field insights, performance data, and evolving market dynamics.
Partner with the Marketing Approval Committee (MAC) to ensure timely approval and continuous evolution of compliant, high-impact promotional materials aligned with brand strategy.
Contribute to the annual brand planning process by identifying opportunities to accelerate growth and translating strategy into high-impact, data-driven tactical plans.
Partner closely with Medical and Medical Marketing to evolve KOL strategy, deepen engagement, and ensure alignment of scientific and promotional narratives post-launch.
Continuously assess competitive activity, customer feedback, and market dynamics to inform agile strategy adjustments and identify opportunities to enhance brand performance.
Support the onboarding of the expanding team, including mentorship of marketers and training of field teams.
Support omnichannel activities (e.g., NPP, websites, and DTC) to reinforce UPLIZNA’s leadership positioning and drive engagement post-launch.
Collaborate with Sales Training to refine and enhance training content and tools, ensuring field teams are equipped to execute effectively in a dynamic, post-launch environment.
Drive strong cross-functional collaboration and influence across Global Marketing, Regulatory, Legal, Medical Affairs, Patient Marketing, TLLs, Market Access, Market Research, Analytics, Sales Operations, and Sales Training to ensure cohesive and agile execution.
Embody Amgen Values and foster a high-performing, collaborative, and engaging team culture across the UPLIZNA brand team and cross-functional partners.

Benefits

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, we’ll support your journey every step of the way.
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.

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