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Specialty Representative / Senior Specialty Representative - Cardiovascular (Ove

Amgen SA, New York, NY, United States


Territory covers:

Queens and Nassau County Long Island

Ideally the candidate would live in NYC or Long Island or within reasonable daily commuting distance. Ability to travel frequently within the territory is required.

Relocation is not offered for this role.

HOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION?

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, reaching over 10 million patients worldwide. Become the professional you are meant to be in this meaningful role.

SPECIALTY REPRESENTATIVE/SENIOR SPECIALTY REPRESENTATIVE

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What you will do
Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will be the connection to our customers by providing clinical knowledge of our products to medical professionals and helping them navigate the complex payer environment.

We are actively searching for a

Specialty Representative or Senior Specialty Representative

to deliver on our commitment to serve patients. The Specialty Representative/Senior Specialty Representative acts as the primary customer contact and is responsible for implementing marketing strategy and promoting Amgen products as led by the District Manager.

Responsibilities

Provide current and comprehensive knowledge of Amgen's products and effectively communicate the clinical benefits to medical professionals to drive appropriate utilization of the products

Perform as a sales leader to achieve territory sales by delivering branded sales messages, conducting planned programs, scheduling and following‑up with medical educational programs, and achieving or exceeding sales targets through both in‑person and virtual engagement

Develop relationships to service and manage accounts which may include: customizing discussions and customer interactions based on understanding of customer needs, ensuring product access, resolving/triage reimbursement issues, and maintaining product contracts

Provide feedback on marketing strategy, analyze business effectiveness of sales activities and territory analysis, and develop territory plans with the District Manager

Partner with other colleagues to share best practices and seek to learn and grow as a Specialty Representative/Senior Specialty Representative

Demonstrate passion for our products and sustain that passion through the entire sales cycle while always building our brand and never losing sight of how we serve patients

Uphold Amgen Values: Be Science‑Based; Compete Intensely and Win; Create Value for Patients, Staff, and Stockholders; Be Ethical; Trust and Respect Each Other; Ensure Quality; Work in Teams; Collaborate, Communicate, and Be Accountable

What we expect of you
We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The sales professional we seek is a motivated individual with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications (Specialty Representative)

Bachelor's Degree

Associate's degree and 4 years of Sales experience

High school diploma/GED and 6 years of Sales experience

Basic Qualifications (Senior Specialty Representative)

Bachelor's Degree and 3 years of sales experience

Associate degree and 6 years of sales experience

High school diploma/GED and 8 years of sales experience

Preferred Qualifications

1–3 years of sales, marketing, or clinical experience (pharmaceutical or healthcare industry preferred)

Product or hospital sales experience in the areas of oncology, cardiology, inflammation, nephrology, dermatology, rheumatology, neurology, endocrinology, hepatology, gastroenterology, bone health, respiratory, hematology, or infectious diseases; and the diseases and treatments involved with these specialties

Some experience and/or pre‑graduate sales or leadership training, or a demonstrated track record of success under pressure

A hunter’s mindset — hungry, ambitious, and driven to exceed goals

Strong communication, storytelling, and persuasion skills with the ability to influence diverse audiences

Genuine passion for sales, relationship‑building, and improving patient outcomes

Curiosity and learning agility — eager to absorb product knowledge and industry insights quickly

Resilience and adaptability — thrives in a fast‑paced, competitive environment

Entrepreneurial spirit — proactive, self‑motivated, and resourceful in finding creative ways to win business

Desire to build a long‑term career in pharmaceutical sales, with a focus on the cardiovascular therapeutic area

Demonstrated integrity, professionalism, and accountability in all interactions

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or Business Administration

Adaptability with our Core Competencies: Sales Planning and Organizing; Leveraging Business, Industry, and Technical Knowledge; Communicating with Impact; Driving for Results; and Cultivating Internal and External Relationships.

Local Market knowledge

This position is open to candidates of various backgrounds and experience levels. The role level/title will be chosen based on the candidate’s match to basic qualifications and level of experience required for this geography.

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 annual base salary range for the Specialty Representative opportunity in the U.S. is $89,880 - $121,602.

Benefits

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

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.

Amgen requires all staff in the United States and Puerto Rico to be vaccinated from COVID‑19 as a condition of employment. In accordance with applicable law, Amgen will provide reasonable accommodations to staff members who qualify on the basis of a medical reason or a sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance. Such accommodation may not pose an undue hardship to Amgen, its operations, or its staff.

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