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Account Manager - TEPEZZA -Queens/Long Island/ Connecticut - (Rare Disease)

Amgen
Remote friendly (Long Beach, NY)
United States
Sales

Role Summary

Represent TEPEZZA to physicians and healthcare professionals within a designated territory, establishing product demand and delivering comprehensive account management. Serve as a central point of contact for educating medical professionals and external stakeholders on disease state awareness and product information to support optimal patient care. Drive product utilization and address the unique needs of each account by building relationships with healthcare providers, coordinating cross-functional field teams, and executing strategies to ensure access, education, and support for rare disease treatments. Territory covers Connecticut, Long Island, and Queens; ideally reside in Connecticut or nearby with frequent travel within the territory required.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute a comprehensive territory business plan to achieve and exceed sales objectives, aligned with broader commercial and strategic account goals.
  • Promote TEPEZZA within approved labeling in a fair, balanced, and ethical manner in accordance with corporate 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 ecosystemโ€”including physicians, nurses, office staff, case managers, infusion centers, and caregivers.
  • Identify and 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 product utilization.
  • 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 and operate within assigned territory budget to support business objectives.
  • Represent the company at appropriate medical congresses, society meetings, and educational events to maintain knowledge.
  • Complete all training and administrative responsibilities in a timely and accurate manner while upholding all company policies and compliance standards.

Qualifications

  • Required: Bachelor's Degree and 3 years of sales experience within pharmaceutical, biotech or medical device industry or hospital sales experience
  • Required: Associate degree and 6 years of sales experience within pharmaceutical, biotech or medical device industry or hospital sales experience
  • Required: High school diploma/GED and 8 years of sales experience within pharmaceutical, biotech or medical device industry or hospital sales experience
  • Preferred: Demonstrated success in a role involving reimbursement navigation, site of care education, and/or patient access coordination
  • Preferred: Experience promoting a product that requires extensive coordination with office staff, infusion centers, and patient services teams
  • Preferred: Prior experience working in or with Endocrinology or Ophthalmology strongly preferred
  • Preferred: Familiarity with infused therapies, buy-and-bill products, products under medical benefit highly desired
  • Preferred: Experience engaging within community practices, academic centers, IDNs, hospital systems
  • Preferred: Ability to collaborate effectively in a matrix environment, cross-functionally with Market Access, Patient Services, MSLs, Nurse Educators, TLLs, Field Reimbursement
  • Preferred: Strong knowledge of payer policies, reimbursement processes, and managed markets; experience negotiating access or navigating formulary pathways
  • Preferred: Proven ability to build strong customer relationships, educate on complex disease states, and adapt communication to diverse audiences
  • Preferred: Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate with both clinical and administrative stakeholders
  • Preferred: High degree of self-motivation, initiative, and adaptability in fast-paced or ambiguous environments
  • Preferred: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and virtual communication tools
  • Preferred: Willingness to travel within territory, including occasional overnight or weekend travel as needed

Skills

  • Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication; ability to educate clinical and administrative stakeholders
  • Strong relationship-building and cross-functional collaboration in a matrix environment
  • Self-motivated, initiative-driven, and adaptable to fast-paced or ambiguous settings
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and virtual engagement tools
  • Strategic thinking with ability to translate field insights into actionable plans

Education

  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent required; alternative: Associate degree with 6 years of relevant experience; alternative: High school diploma/GED with 8 years of relevant experience

Additional Requirements

  • Willingness to travel within the territory, including occasional overnight or weekend travel as needed