Specialty Account Manager- Thousand Oaks, CA

Company: Amgen
Location: Thousand Oaks
Posted on: March 7, 2026

Job Description:

Live What youwill do Letsdo this.Letschange the world.In this vital role you will berepresenting TEPEZZA to physicians and healthcare professionals, playing a key role inestablishingproduct demand and delivering comprehensive account management within a designated territory. You willservea central pointof contact, response for educating medical professionals and external stakeholders on disease state awareness and product information to supportoptimalpatient care. As an Account Manager, you will driveproductutilizationwhileidentifyingand addressing the unique needs of each account. This includes building andmaintainingstrong relationships with healthcare providers, coordinating cross-functional field teams, and executing aligned strategies to ensure access, education, and support for rare disease treatments. Responsibilities: Develop and execute a comprehensive territory business plan to achieve and exceedsales objectives, aligned with broader commercial and strategicaccountgoals. Promote TEPEZZA within approved labeling in a fair, balanced, and ethical mannerin accordance withcorporate and industry compliance guidelines. Serve as a trusted partner and disease expert to healthcare professionals by delivering meaningful, patient-centered education on disease state and product information. Build and manage strong relationships with a range of stakeholders across the patient care ecosystemincluding physicians, nurses, office staff, case managers, infusion centers, and caregivers. Navigate and engage within diverse healthcare delivery settings such as private practices, academic institutions, IDNs, community hospitals, and specialty clinics. Identifyand address patient access, reimbursement, and pull-through challenges by working cross-functionally with field access teams, patient services teams, and case managers. Coordinate internal matrix teams (e.g., MSLs, Market Access, Nurse Educators, TLLs) to deliver integrated, account-specific solutions that drive long-term customer engagement and productutilization. Lead or support the development of referral networks and site-of-care pathways to enable seamless patient initiation and continuity of care. Establish productive relationships with local and regional KOLs to expand reach and influence within the therapeutic landscape. Actively contribute field insights and market intelligence to cross-functional partners and leadership to inform strategy, resource deployment, and future planning. Leverage approved tools, peer education programs, and digital engagement channels to extend reach and increase impact with key stakeholders. Maximize use of promotional resources andoperatewithin assigned territory budget to support businessobjectives. Represent the company atappropriate medicalcongresses, society meetings, and educational events tomaintaintherapeutic and competitive knowledge. Complete all training and administrative responsibilities in a timely and accurate manner while upholding all company policies and compliance standards. Win 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 (Account Manager Level 4) Bachelor's Degree and 3 years of sales experience within pharmaceutical, biotech or medical device industry or hospital sales experience OR Associate degree and 6 years of sales experience within pharmaceutical, biotech or medical device industry or hospital sales experience OR High school diploma/GED and 8 years of sales experience within pharmaceutical, biotech or medical device industry or hospital sales experience Basic Qualifications (Specialty Account Manager Level 5) 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: Demonstrated success in a role involving reimbursement navigation, site of care education, and/or patient access coordination. Experience promoting a product that requires extensive coordination with office staff, infusion centers, and patient services teams. Proven ability to build strong customer relationships, educate on complex disease states, and adapt communication to diverse audiences. Buy-and-bill experience with documented success and/or biologic/infusion experience strongly preferred. Sales experience in Rheumatology, Gastroenterology, Nephrology, Hematology, Neurology, and/or rare/specialty disease states preferred. Site of care and reimbursement experience strongly preferred. Experience working with institutions and integrated delivery networks preferred. Pharma account management selling experience essential; must be able to coordinate across field teams to address full range of account needs. Approximately 80% travel (may vary by territory), including some overnight and weekend commitments. Proficient in Microsoft Office. Professional, proactive demeanor. Strong interpersonal skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Thrive 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 (Account Manager Level 4) $154,736 - $183,900 (Specialty Account Manager Level 5) $173,255 - $203,801. 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 Apply now for a career that defies imagination Objects in your future are closer than they appear. Join us. careers.amgen.com Application deadline Amgen's application deadline for this position is 3/30; 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. 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.

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