Account Development Representative, General Medicine (York Region)

1009 Amgen Canada Inc.; Canada; On-site; CAD 108,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

Amgen Inc. in Canada is seeking an Account Development Representative for General Medicine in York Region to engage physicians and other healthcare professionals, expanding the clinical use of Amgen products.

You will develop territory plans and implement programs to gain market share in the cardiovascular and dyslipidemia markets. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and prior pharma sales experience, with strong communication and negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience selling in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Knowledge of cardiovascular and dyslipidemia markets preferred.
• Ability to work in York Region.

Responsibilities

• Contacting physicians (specialists and family practice) and other Healthcare Professionals to develop business and expand the clinical use of Amgen products in the territory.
• Achievement of monthly sales objectives and maximum market share vs. competitive products.
• Writing and implementing territory business plans and creating/developing innovative programs and build competitive advantage for Amgen within key accounts.
• Respond to customer needs and maintain high quality of service via knowledge of the applicable therapeutic areas, appropriate management of patients, resolving/triage reimbursement issues, and supporting fulfillment.
• Work closely with internal partners (MSL, Marketing Patient Access Navigator, Key Accounts).
• Carry out marketing strategies, including delivering branded sales messages.
• Handle logistics pertaining to Amgen sponsored rounds; implement in-services and continuing health education initiatives (National/Regional Speaker Tours) with programs.
• Required administration including territory analysis and call reporting in Amgen system(s).
• Providing feedback on marketing strategies and effectiveness in the field.
• Adhere to Amgen pharmacovigilance policies for reporting Adverse Events (AE) and Product Complaints (PC).

Skills

Pharmaceutical sales

Territory management

Communication skills

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Account Development Representative, General Medicine (York Region)

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will be calling on key customers in the cardiovascular and dyslipidemia markets.

Key Accountabilities/Duties/Responsibilities:

• Contacting physicians (both specialists and family practice) and other Healthcare Professionals (eg. nurses, pharmacists) to develop business and expand the clinical use of applicable Amgen product(s) in the territory.
• Achievement of monthly sales objectives and maximum market share vs. competitive product(s).
• Writing and implementing territory business plans and create/develop innovative programs and build competitive advantage for Amgen within key accounts.
• Respond to customer needs and maintain a high quality of service via knowledge of the applicable therapeutic areas, appropriate management of patients, resolving/triage reimbursement issues, and supporting fulfillment.
• Work closely with internal partners (MSL, Marketing Patient Access Navigator, Key Accounts).
• Carry out marketing strategies, including delivering branded sales messages.
• Handle any logistics pertaining to Amgen sponsored rounds; implement in-services and continuing health education initiatives (National/Regional Speaker Tours) with programs.
• Required administration including territory analysis and call reporting in Amgen system(s).
• Providing feedback on marketing strategies and effectiveness in the field.
• Adhere to Amgen pharmacovigilance policies for reporting Adverse Events (AE) and Product Complaints (PC).

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The professional we seek is a candidate with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree.
• Experience selling in the pharmaceutical industry.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred candidates would possess experience in the cardiovascular and Dyslipidemia markets and customer and account knowledge in York Region.
• Experience in both Specialty & Primary Care selling environments.
• Familiarity with customers in territory.
• Competitive selling skills - track record.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Negotiation skills.
• Strong decision making/problem solving skills.
• Leadership skills.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative environment.

What you can expect of us

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. Amgen is proud to have been recognized as one of LinkedIn Top 25 Companies in Canada for career growth.

The salary for this position in Canada is $108,290 - $146,510 CAD. In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards Plans that are aligned with local industry standards.

Salary Range 108,290.00 CAD - 146,510.00 CAD

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate 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.

Amgen is committed to unlocking the potential of biology for patients suffering from serious illnesses by discovering, developing, manufacturing and delivering innovative human therapeutics. This approach begins by using tools like advanced human genetics to unravel the complexities of disease and understand the fundamentals of human biology.

Amgen focuses on areas of high unmet medical need and leverages its biologics manufacturing expertise to strive for solutions that improve health outcomes and dramatically improve people's lives. A biotechnology pioneer since 1980, Amgen has grown to be one of the world's leading independent biotechnology companies, has reached millions of patients around the world and is developing a pipeline of medicines with breakaway potential.

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