Cardiovascular Key Account Manager, Central California

Role: The Key Account Manager (KAM) for Cardiovascular at Amgen is responsible for developing and executing strategic account plans within assigned hospital and health system accounts in Sacramento and San Jose, CA, to promote Amgen's cardiovascular products. Responsibilities include building relationships with key decision-makers across clinical, pharmacy, and administrative levels, ensuring product availability, supporting access initiatives, and driving appropriate utilization aligned with business strategies. The role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams—including sales, medical science, and market access—to address barriers and optimize market penetration. Qualifications: A doctorate (MD, PharmD, or equivalent) with 2+ years of sales or account management experience, or a master's with 4+ years, or a bachelor's with 6+ years; preferred experience in cardiology, dyslipidemia, heart failure, hospital environments, or payor systems. Strong understanding of hospital and community cardiology practice dynamics, P&T processes, reimbursement, and CMS policies is highly valued. Skills include strategic relationship management, data analysis, negotiation, communication, and ability to influence without authority. The position requires the ability to work independently within a matrixed environment and manage multiple priorities. The role is field-based with regional travel expectations. High-value details include focus on cardiovascular indications such as dyslipidemia and heart failure, with an emphasis on healthcare system access, provider engagement, and market access strategies.