Specialty Account Manager, Nephrology- San Jose, CA

Career Category

Sales

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.

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What you will do

Lets do this. Lets change the this vital role In this vital role you will be responsible for representing KRYSTEXXA to physicians and health care professionals establishing product sales and performing total territory account management.

The Specialty Account Manager Nephrology (NSAM) is responsible for representing Amgen products to physicians and healthcare professionals establishing Biotech / Infusion product sales and performing total territory account management. The NSAM is also responsible for providing account management support to Nephrology accounts within a specific geography.

Develops a comprehensive and effective territory business plan aimed at achieving and exceeding annual sales goals established by commercial leadership.

Promotes KRYSTEXXA within approved labeling in a comprehensive fair and ethical manner that is consistent with industry specific and corporate legal and regulatory guidelines.

Develops strong customer relationships by better understanding the customers needs and goals and communicating those needs and goals to other Amgen team members.

Serves as a resource / consultant to customers and Amgen staff regarding local regional and national payer policies reimbursement regulations and processes (i.e. eligibility and benefit verification prior-authorization billing coding claims and appeals / denials) Medicare and Medicaid rules and regulations and OSHA and HIPAA compliance as related to Amgen products.

Consistently meets or exceeds corporate sales goals.

Communicates territory activity in an accurate and timely manner as directed by management.

Provides feedback to sales and commercial leadership colleagues marketing and other internal departments about changing environment and results.

Adheres to the Amgens compliance policies and guidelines as well as any other applicable guidelines including but not limited to the PhRMA code.

Successfully completes all Amgen training classes.

Completes administrative duties in an accurate and timely fashion.

Manages efforts within assigned promotional and operational budget.

Maximizes use of approved resources to achieve territory and account level goals.

Must be able to work closely with and effectively collaborate across all divisions within the GBU to achieve business objectives.

Attends medical congresses and society meetings as needed.

Perform such other tasks and responsibilities as requested by management from time to time.

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What we expect of you

We are all different yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The Specialty Account Manager we seek is a motivated professional with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications :

Doctorate degree & 2 years of collective account management experience sales & commercial experience

Or

Masters degree & 6 years of collective account management experience sales & commercial experience

Or

Bachelors degree & 8 years of collective account management experience sales & commercial experience

Or

Associate degree & 10 years of collective account management experience sales & commercial experience

Preferred Qualifications :

Minimum of 2 years sales experience in Nephrology therapeutic area.

Buy and bill experience and success strongly preferred.

Biologic / biotech sales and reimbursement experience strongly preferred.

Nephrology therapeutic area experience strongly preferred.

Experience working with institutions and integrated delivery networks preferred.

Experience working in a team environment which successfully partners with all Commercial Operations functions.

Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Professional proactive demeanor.

Strong interpersonal skills.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Strong organizational analytical and computer skills.

Requires approximately 20-30% travel including some overnight and weekend commitments.

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What you can expect of us

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others we also work to care for our teammates professional and personal growth and well-being. The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is $158046.00 to $185910.00. In addition to the base salary Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan comprising 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 including :

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 and bi-annual company-wide shutdowns

Flexible work models including remote work arrangements where possible

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Application deadline

Amgens application deadline for this position is 1 / 30 / 2026; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position.

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 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

Salary Range

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Environment,J2se,Catering,ESI,Actuary

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 158046 - 185910