Associate Director Field Effectiveness (Rare Disease)

Company: Amgen
Location: Chicago
Posted on: July 20, 2025

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. 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 This is a Hybrid role - Expected to be onsite in Deerfield 2-3 days a week What you will do 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. 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 (incentive compensation, field operations, 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, Reporting 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 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 experience in sales analytics, field effectiveness or life sciences management consulting, and/or field sales within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry Or Masters degree and 5 years of experience in sales analytics, field effectiveness or life sciences management consulting, and/or field sales within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry Or Bachelors degree and 7 years of experience in sales analytics, field effectiveness or life sciences management consulting, and/or field sales within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry Or Associates degree and 12 years of experience in sales analytics, field effectiveness or life sciences management consulting, and/or field sales within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry Or High school diploma / GED and 14 years of experience in sales analytics, field effectiveness or life sciences management consulting, and/or field sales within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry 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, including remote and hybrid work arrangements, where possible Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team. careers.amgen.com 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. 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. 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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