Senior Oncology Specialist - Sapphire - Columbus, OH

Amgen; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Discretionary annual bonus

Flexible work models

Job summary

Amgen in Columbus is seeking a Senior Oncology Sales Specialist to act as the primary contact for medical professionals, providing comprehensive clinical knowledge about oncology products. The individual will create a territory plan to achieve sales targets while building lasting relationships.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s degree with experience in the pharmaceutical industry, strong adaptability, and excellent communication skills. A robust benefits package and competitive compensation await the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of sales experience or equivalent.
• Three or more years in pharmaceutical, biotech, healthcare sales.
• Local market knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary customer contact for oncology products.
• Create and execute comprehensive territory plan.
• Communicate clinical and economic benefits of therapies.

Skills

Sales experience in pharmaceutical industry

Clinical knowledge of oncology products

Relationship building

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or Business Administration

Job description

Territory

Columbus

About Amgen

Amgen has been a global leader in biotechnology since 1980, advancing a broad pipeline that includes oncology, inflammation, general medicine, and rare diseases. Our mission is to serve patients with serious illnesses through innovative medicines, research, and manufacturing. We value collaboration, innovation, and science and are committed to creating a lasting impact on patient lives.

Senior Oncology Sales Specialist, Sapphire

What You Will Do

Act as the primary customer contact, providing comprehensive clinical knowledge about Amgen’s oncology products to medical professionals. Communicate the clinical and economic benefits of our therapies, serve as a trusted resource, and build lasting relationships with patients, physicians, and other stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Create and execute a comprehensive territory plan, including branded sales messages, program execution, and activity scheduling to achieve sales targets.

Desired Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of sales experience.
• OR Associate degree and 6 years of sales experience.
• OR High school diploma/GED and 8 years of sales experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three or more years of sales and/or marketing experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, healthcare, or medical device industries.
• Experience in oncology or related therapeutic areas (e.g., nephrology, dermatology, rheumatology).
• Local market knowledge.
• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or Business Administration.
• Adaptability to core competencies: Planning and Organizing; Leveraging Business, Industry, and Technical Knowledge; Communicating with Impact; Driving for Results; and Cultivating Relationships.

What You Can Expect From Us

Competitive compensation and a Total Rewards Plan that includes health and welfare benefits, financial plans, work/life balance, and career development. Benefits include:

• Comprehensive benefits package with retirement and savings plan.
• Group medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Discretionary annual bonus and sales-based incentive plans.
• Stock-based long-term incentives.
• Flexible work models where possible.
• Award-winning time‑off plans.

Equal Opportunity

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 provide reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities to participate in the application or interview process and perform essential job functions.