Thought Leader Liaison-Rare Disease (Uplizna) Neurology

Career CategorySalesJob DescriptionTerritory: ArizonaRelocation is not offered for this role. Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving PatientsAt Amgen, if you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. Our shared mission—to serve patients living with serious illnesses—drives all that we do.Since 1980, we’ve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world’s toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas –Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease– we reach millions of patients each year. Amgen is advancing a broad and deep pipeline of medicines to treat cancer, heart disease, inflammatory conditions, rare diseases, and obesity and obesity-related conditions. As a member of the Amgen team, you’ll 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, you’ll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.Thought Leader Liaison - Rare Disease (Uplizna)What you will doLet’s do this. Let’s change the world! This critical role is a customer-facing role responsible for executing the customer aspects of the Neuroimmunology Business Unit’s peer to peer strategies and building productive relationships with speakers, thought leaders and other key influencers from key accounts in their assigned geography. The Thought Leader Liaison (TLL) is responsible for engaging compliantly with key thought leaders in neuroimmunology and neuromuscular disease. This role works cross-functionally with Sales, Site of Care, and Medical Affairs to address customer needs and drive collaboration.Responsibilities include:Significant customer-facing time, building relationships with existing and new thought leaders for involvement in current and future commercial activitiesCreates local peer to peer strategies in coordination with national and regional strategic marketing and sales business plans.Collaborates closely with the Amgen advocacy team to develop relationships with key physician and patient organizationCreates and executes short term and long-term KOL engagement plans.Captures, synthesizes and shares key thought leader insights to help shape brand strategy and prepare for future life cycle management and competitor entry into the marketplaceIdentifies evidence gaps across product and disease education through appropriate thought leader discussions and podium observations.Disseminate thought leader insights to broader Amgen stakeholders, including marketing, sales, market access to drive development of new strategies and tactical approaches and to ensure a comprehensive view of market trends is integrated into overall planningCoordinate leadership interactions at all assigned national/regional, state society conferencesInitiates and pursues opportunities to involve Amgen in meaningful programs with thought leaders to ensure Amgen is strategically and strongly positioned in the marketAssists with speaker events, including selection of speakers, training for speakers and reviewing current speaker programs ensuring consistent messaging and compliant executionCollaborates with marketing team on peer-to-peer programs including speaker training programs and contributes to ongoing refinement of U.S. speaker bureauContributes to content development by providing customer insight and perspective, increasing program impact & relevanceWhat we expect of youWe are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The marketing professional we seek is a collaborative partner with these qualifications.Basic Qualifications:Doctorate degree and 2 years of marketing or sales experience ORMaster's degree and 4 years of marketing or sales experience ORBachelor's degree and 6 years of marketing or sales experience ORAssociates degree and 10 years of marketing or sales experience ORHigh school diploma / GED and 12 years of marketing or sales experiencePreferred Qualifications:Customer facing pharmaceutical or biotech industry experience (field sales, product marketing, medical or clinical experience in the same or related therapeutic area) is requiredExperience in the neurology, neuroimmunology and neuromuscular disease.Clinical experience in rare diseases or specialty biologics strongly preferredThought leader or demonstrated KOL leadership experience a plusProven track record of consistent achievement or exceeding expectations in assigned responsibilities, goals, objectives and any other relevant metrics, especially involving cross functional matrix teamsPrevious experience in multiple commercial functions beneficialDemonstrated experience customizing and executing timely action plans across various initiativesDemonstrates leadership, strategic agility and persuasive aptitudeExceptional ability to collaborate and/or lead cross functional teamsAbility to present ideas effectively by consolidating and customizing informationStrong organizational, analytic and time management planning skillsExceptional clinical/business acumenTravel Requirements: Willingness to travel, inclusive of conferences on weekends, overnight programs as well as attendance at key internal meetingsIndividual must reside within territory boundaries given travel requirementsWhat you can expect of usAs 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, we’ll 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 accountsA discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive planStock-based long-term incentivesAward-winning time-off plansFlexible work models where possible. Refer to the Work Location Type in the job posting to see if this applies.Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team.careers.amgen.comIn 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 deadlineAmgen 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.SponsorshipSponsorship for this role is not guaranteed.As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of 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. We make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities, consistent with legal requirements. Please contact us to request accommodation. .Salary Range175,831.00USD -237,889.00 USDSummaryLocation: US - Arizona - Phoenix; US - Arizona - TucsonType: Full time