Specialty Account Manager- Rare Disease- Deerfield, IL
Amgen
September 12, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (Illinois, United States)
Worldwide
Sales
Role: Specialty Account Manager focused on Endocrinology (Rare Disease), responsible for promoting Amgen’s products, establishing relationships with healthcare professionals, and achieving sales targets through disease education and strategic account management. Responsibilities include navigating complex healthcare landscapes, collaborating in a matrix environment with Medical Affairs, Patient Access, and other teams, and providing in-depth disease and product knowledge. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree plus 3+ years of sales experience in biotech, pharma, or medical devices; or equivalent experience with higher education levels. Preferred qualifications encompass 7+ years in rare disease or orphan drug sales, experience with injectable/infusion therapies, and familiarity with healthcare provider education in complex, unmet, rare indications such as nephrology or ultra-orphan diseases. Key biopharma specifics include a focus on rare diseases, specialty pharmaceuticals, and in-office injections requiring coordination with patient access and reimbursement teams. The role involves approximately 20-30% travel, including overnight and weekend commitments. Collaboration with cross-functional teams and engagement with KOLs are integral. The position offers a hybrid work setup in the U.S., with competitive salary, bonus, stock incentives, and comprehensive benefits.