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Job description
Join Amgens Mission of Serving Patients At Amgen, if you feel like youre part of something bigger, its because you are. Our shared missionto serve patients living with serious illnessesdrives all that we do.
Since 1980, weve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the worlds 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, youll 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, youll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.
Associate Director, Field Effectiveness
What You Will Do
The US Field Excellence team provides guidance and support to the sales organization by optimizing the field experience through Field Effectiveness, Field Operations, Field Reporting and Field Systems and Capabilities Transformation.
Lets do this. Lets change the world. In this vital role you the Associate Director, Field Effectiveness will have accountability for field success of an entire business unit by enabling, advising, and supporting the sales force to achieve performance effectiveness through driving insights, excellence, and efficiency.
Flexible Commuter role to Deerfield OR Thousand Oaks office supporting the Rare Disease Business Unit. You will work on-site 2 to 3 days a week.
This position reports to the Director, Field Effectiveness and will be responsible for the following:
Liaison for all Field Excellence capabilities, ensuring seamless integration and alignment of field effectiveness initiatives
Be the strategic advisor to sales leadership (NSDs and Regional Directors) ensuring connectivity of sales force strategy & execution across cross field excellence initiatives (field effectiveness, field operations, field reporting, incentive compensation governance, field systems and capabilities, etc.) and broader CD&A (field reporting, field alerts and suggestions, etc.)
Lead/co-lead special initiatives and projects (e.g. Sales Force size & structure, launch readiness, Pilot test and learns, etc.)
Assist the Director in the development and execution of field effectiveness strategy and programs across the portfolio, with specific focus on your business unit. Implement tactical plans that enhance field force productivity and efficiency
Work closely with US Analytics, Cross Functional partners and other key stakeholders to develop robust sales force metrics and dashboard systems; Regularly assess field performance metrics and industry trends to proactively identify and address areas for improvement. Recommend solutions that align with the business units strategic objectives
Facilitate coordinating execution and pull-through of field force projects customer targeting, field reporting, field alerts / suggestions, omnichannel / digital, field transformation, etc.
Lead, mentor, and develop a diverse team of managers and senior managers, focusing on building a culture of high performance, innovation, and accountability. Establish clear performance metrics and development paths for all team members, encouraging continuous professional growth and alignment with business goals
Work closely with the broader Commercial Data & Analytics (CD&A) team and other cross-functional teams to ensure integrated and effective execution of field strategies; Assess sales force insights and analytics needs and collaborate with US Analytics to prioritize and/or use existing resources within Field Effectiveness to conduct adhoc analytics
Collaborate with global teams, including AIN and ACCP, to deliver strategic initiatives and achieve key business deliverables
Monitor industry trends and marketplace to stay ahead of competition, enhancing and evolving capabilities to adapt to changing business needs
What We Expect Of You
We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The field effectiveness professional we seek is a strategic thinker with analytical mindset, collaborative leader with these qualifications.
Basic Qualifications
Doctorate degree and 3 years of sales analytics, field effectiveness or life sciences management consulting, and/or field sales within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry experience OR
Masters degree and 5 years of sales analytics, field effectiveness or life sciences management consulting, and/or field sales within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry experience OR
Bachelors degree and 7 years of sales analytics, field effectiveness or life sciences management consulting, and/or field sales within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry experience OR
Associates degree and 12 years of sales analytics, field effectiveness or life sciences management consulting, and/or field sales within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry experience OR
High school diploma / GED and 14 years of sales analytics, field effectiveness or life sciences management consulting, and/or field sales within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Strategic Thinking: Ability to think creativity and with innovation in order to drive influence with sale leadership
Critical Thinking: Strong analytical skills to diagnose business issues and incorporate into development or adjustment of strategies, plans and tactics to achieve business objectives
Project Management:Ability to lead cross-functional teams to identify, prioritize, and implement improvements to field operations processes
Collaboration:Ability to work effectively with stakeholders to ensure alignment and support for initiatives
Communication:Ability to clearly communicate the vision, goals, and progress of initiatives to stakeholders at all levels of the organization
Team Leadership: Experience in building and developing high-performing teams; leading large initiatives across a matrix team
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, well 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 Of 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.
Application deadline
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.
Sponsorship
Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed.
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.
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Worksite address
deerfield, IL, 60063, US
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