Remote Nephrology District Sales Leader – Rare Disease

Amgen Inc.; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Stock-based incentives

Flexible work models

Comprehensive employee benefits

Job summary

Amgen Inc. in Seattle seeks a District Sales Manager for Nephrology to lead nephrology specialty account managers, drive market penetration, and ensure compliant, high-impact product messaging. You will coach NSAMs, manage resources, and align with corporate goals to achieve sales targets.

The role requires advanced degrees with substantial sales/marketing experience, strong leadership, and travel readiness. Amgen offers a comprehensive benefits package and a flexible work model.

Qualifications

• Doctorate degree AND 2 years of Sales/Marketing experience
• Master's degree AND 6 years of Sales/Marketing experience
• Bachelor's degree or AND 8 years of Sales/Marketing experience
• Associate’s degree and 10 years of Sales/Marketing experience
• High school diploma / GED and 12 years of Sales/Marketing experience
• 2 years of managerial experience directly managing people and/or leadership experience leading teams, projects, programs or directing the allocation of resources.

Responsibilities

• Leads area geography and team of nephrology specialty account managers (NSAM’s) as a business to ensure market penetration.
• Provides a clear, compelling sales purpose both clinically and business wise for the Area team members.
• Ensures the effective and appropriate use of resources, including territory management tools (computer, fleet car, etc.).
• Builds business strategy and strategic impact in line with corporate goals.
• Manages operational expenses and program funding.
• Ensures that Area members operate within regulatory guidelines in all aspects of promotion, program implementation, and product compliance.
• Ensures responsible organization is trained and prepared to maximize business/sales potential, and that the product message is crisp, clear and consistently delivered with high impact.
• Achieves organizational sales goal volume and reach / frequency objectives.
• Establishes a productive work environment by creating trust and respect within the broader National Nephrology sales team and establishes self as a business partner across the Gout business unit (GBU).
• Must be able to work closely with and effectively collaborate across all divisions within the GBU to achieve business objectives.
• Develops an atmosphere of confidence and strength and creates opportunities to recognize and reward outstanding individual and team sales performance.
• Builds an organization reflecting a highly professional workforce in the eyes of external and internal partners. Addresses performance issues decisively and appropriately.
• Develops internal and external customer relationships to successfully drive Amgen's business objectives within the Nephrology space.
• Fosters informative flow and delivers influential messages that gain support for initiatives
• Develops and communicates a professional growth plan.
• Continually educates self and team on nephrology market issues / trends and product knowledge as it pertains to specific business interests.
• Applies new / innovative technologies to enhance efficiency, expands knowledge base and refines skill building.
• Weekly ride-along’s for coaching with NSAM’s
• Represent the organization at local, regional and national trade shows.
• Provide input to regional and national sales meetings (content and objectives).
• Strives to maintain a safe working environment through the prevention of accidents, the preservation of equipment, and the achievement of safe working practices.
• Maintains a positive and professional demeanor toward all customers and coworkers.
• Adheres to all policies and procedures of Amgen.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Sales experience

Leadership

Nephrology knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Doctorate degree

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree

Associate’s degree

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Amgen Inc. in Seattle seeks a District Sales Manager for Nephrology to lead nephrology specialty account managers, drive market penetration, and ensure compliant, high-impact product messaging. You will coach NSAMs, manage resources, and align with corporate goals to achieve sales targets.

The role requires advanced degrees with substantial sales/marketing experience, strong leadership, and travel readiness. Amgen offers a comprehensive benefits package and a flexible work model.