National Oncology Sales Training Manager - United States Field

Amgen SA; Sioux Falls (SD); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement and Savings Plan

Health, Dental and Vision coverage

Life and Disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Discretionary annual bonus

Stock-based long-term incentives

Award-winning time-off plans

Flexible work models

Job summary

Amgen seeks a National Oncology Sales Training Manager to lead a team of six Training Managers and shape curricula for new hire and advanced training across the U.S. Oncology Business Unit.

You’ll collaborate with brand and sales leaders to translate priorities into engaging programs for product launches and regional initiatives. You will oversee timelines, provide coaching, and drive learning strategies that support field teams and evolving customer needs, while aligning with Amgen’s values and

Qualifications

• Doctorate or Master’s or Bachelor’s with 2+ years of training leadership experience in pharma/biotech.
• Experience aligning training with sales goals and product launches.
• Strong understanding of US oncology landscape and health systems.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of six Oncology Sales Training Managers and shape curricula for new hires and advanced training.
• Partner with brand and sales leaders to translate priorities into engaging trainings for launches and regional initiatives.
• Set priorities, manage multiple projects, and ensure timely, clear communication with stakeholders.

Skills

Team leadership

Sales/Marketing

Pharma industry knowledge

Oncology knowledge

Curriculum development

Training strategy

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Doctorate degree in a related field

Master’s degree (Sales/Marketing/Related)

Bachelor’s degree (Related field)

Job description

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.

National Oncology Sales Training Manager

What you will do

In this high-impact role, you will lead a team of six Oncology Sales Training Managers and shape the New Hire and Advanced Training curricula for Amgen’s U.S. Oncology Business Unit. You’ll partner with brand and sales leaders across the portfolio to turn business priorities into innovative, engaging training for product launches, semester meetings, and regional initiatives including latest adult learning principles and evolving technologies.

Success requires a curious, collaborative leader who listens closely to field and business needs, brings forward fresh ideas, and supports the growth of the team. In a fast-paced environment, you’ll set priorities across multiple projects, manage timelines and communication, and use sound independent judgment. You’ll understand who owns each decision, involve the right partners, and keep stakeholders informed so work moves forward with speed, clarity and shared accountability.

You’ll bring a strong understanding of the U.S. oncology landscape, including health systems, account management, and the evolving needs of field teams. This perspective will help you build trusted partnerships and ensure training prepares teams to meet evolving customer and business needs.

This is a U.S.-based field leadership position reporting to the Director of Sales Training, U.S. Oncology Business Unit.

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The training leader we seek is a strategic partner with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

Doctorate degree and 2 years of training experience, or training and sales and/or marketing experience

Or

Master’s degree and 6 years of training experience, or training and sales and/or marketing experience

Or

Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of training experience, or training and sales and/or marketing experience

• In addition to meeting at least one of the requirements above, you must have 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 the customer and operational factors that influence field execution.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in training, sales, and/or marketing within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, or medical device industries.
• Oncology experience, with an 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 on business priorities and build future organizational talent.
• Demonstrated success setting training goals and objectives with internal partners, then 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 the ability to apply it to curriculum development and team coaching.
• Self-directed, detail-oriented approach, with the judgment to work independently and coordinate work across teams.
• Strong communication, coaching, and selling skills.

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.

The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted. Actual salary will vary based on several factors including but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.

In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan, based on eligibility, comprising health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents, financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals, work/life balance, and career development opportunities that may include:

• 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. Refer to the Work Location Type in the job posting to see if this applies.

In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Amgen does not have an application deadline for this position; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position.

As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease.

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.