About the role
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HOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION?
If you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. At Amgen our shared mission—to serve patients—drives all that we do. It is key to our becoming one of the world’s leading biotechnology companies. We are global collaborators who achieve together—researching, manufacturing and delivering ever-better products that reach over 10 million patients worldwide. It’s time for a career you can be proud of. Join us.
NATIONAL SALES MANAGER
LIVE
What you will do
In this vital role you will lead the commercial execution of Amgen’s biosimilar portfolio across the UK, driving revenue, market share, and patient access through effective execution of brand strategy. As a key member of the cross-functional brand team, you will leverage your understanding of the NHS and regional healthcare systems to shape strategic priorities and inspire a high-performing team to deliver exceptional results.
Lead and develop a team of Regional Account Managers to deliver revenue, market share, and customer engagement objectives.
Translate brand strategy into effective account and customer plans, informed by market, customer, and NHS insights.
Drive key account segmentation, prioritization, and execution to maximize short- and long-term business performance.
Ensure disciplined execution of territory plans, key account strategies, brand campaigns, and customer engagement activities.
Coach, mentor, and develop team members via a high performing culture of talent development, succession planning, and field-based leadership.
Contribute to sales incentive design, goal setting, and performance evaluation processes.
Foster a culture of accountability, inclusion, collaboration, and continuous improvement through strong matrix leadership and emotional intelligence.
WIN
What we expect of you
We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. What we seek in you as an experienced professional are these qualifications and skills:
Extensive pharmaceutical/biotechnology commercial experience, with biosimilars experience preferred.
Proven people leadership/stakeholder influence and performance coaching capabilities
Strong knowledge of the UK healthcare landscape, reimbursement environment, and ABPI compliance requirements.
Demonstrated ability to lead through change, implement innovation, and adapt to evolving customer insights.
Strong commercial, business planning, and budget management skills, with the ability to translate strategy into execution.
Excellent communication, negotiation, stakeholder management, and cross-functional leadership capabilities.
Strong analytical skills, with the ability to leverage data to drive insights and decision-making.
High emotional intelligence, growth mindset, and enterprise leadership orientation, with a collaborative and inclusive approach.
Degree educated, ability to travel and a valid driving licence.
THRIVE
What you can expect of us
As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, so we work to care for our teammates’ professional and personal growth and well-being.
Vast opportunities to learn and move up and across our global organization
Diverse and inclusive community of belonging, where teammates are empowered to bring ideas to the table and act
Generous Total Rewards Plan comprising health, finance and wealth, work/life balance, and career benefits
LOCATION: This is a national role and can be based anywhere in the UK, with frequent travel required.
APPLY NOW
for a career that defies imagination
In our quest to serve patients above all else, Amgen is the first to imagine, and the last to doubt. Join us.
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Equal Opportunity Statement
Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided a 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 an accommodation.
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Aplyr's read
Amgen is a biotechnology leader focused on innovative therapeutics in oncology, cardiovascular, and inflammation, attracting professionals in science, engineering, and data analytics.
What's promising
- •Strong focus on cutting-edge biotechnology and human therapeutics.
- •Diverse career opportunities in scientific, engineering, and data roles.
- •Commitment to addressing serious health conditions like cancer and cardiovascular disease.
What to watch
- •Highly competitive industry with constant innovation demands.
- •Regulatory challenges in developing and marketing new therapies.
- •Potential for high-pressure work environment due to ambitious goals.
Why Amgen
- •Pioneering in biologic therapies with a focus on serious diseases.
- •Robust pipeline of innovative drugs in various therapeutic areas.
- •Global presence with a strong emphasis on research and development.
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About Amgen
Amgen is a leading biotechnology company that discovers, develops, manufactures, and delivers innovative human therapeutics. The company focuses on areas such as oncology, cardiovascular disease, and inflammation.