HOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION?
If you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. 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. We are global collaborators who achieve together—researching, manufacturing, and delivering ever-better products that reach over 10 million patients worldwide. It’s time for a career you can be proud of. Join us.
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What you will do
Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital sales role, you will be reporting into the Business Unit Head and will be responsible for leading our sales activities across UAE.
Translates Amgen affiliate and brand strategy into regional plans (to deliver successful treatments)
Analyses the sales performance of the relevant brands in the territory and identifies key levers for action
Keeps business unit team informed of any market changes / competitor activity relevant to strategy implementation and development
Ensures execution of the Marketing/Commercial tactics by development of territory plans with team members
Manages approved budgets to ensure appropriate allocation of resources to meet the plan and financial control
Plans, allocates and monitors team expenses budget to ensure budgetary control.
Tracks progress of marketing messages and programs
Monitors implementation of plan of actions throughout sales cycles and ensures budget spend within agreed time, costs, compliance and quality parameters
Monitors, evaluates and acts on field force metrics and standards to improve sales force effectiveness from a quantitative and qualitative perspective
Builds a robust sales team by recruiting and selecting candidates and optimally on-boarding new hires
Coaches and motivates team members to achieve/exceed territory goals and optimize individual and team engagement
Conducts annual and ongoing performance reviews and capability assessment within the framework of Amgen’s performance management process
Develop individual team members to continuously improve overall level of performance in their role and for future (talent) development
Supports the team members on external key customer visits as needed
Takes leadership in customer engagement strategies & personal external stakeholder management
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What we expect of you
We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The District Sales Manager we seek is a dynamic individual with these qualifications.
Qualifications:
Minimum Requirements
3 - 5 years track-record in a successful pharmaceutical / biotech commercial managerial role
Demonstrated leadership abilities and excellent team management skills
Experience with computer systems (CRM databases and MS Office)
Excellent command of English, both in oral and written communication
Relevant local legal qualification
Preferred Requirements
8+ years of proven experience within Biotech or Pharmaceutical organizations
Proven experience of leading a sales team
Relative experience in therapy areas such as Oncology and Hematology
Experience in interacting with various cross functional teams and organizational levels
Experience in project management
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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.
Vast opportunities to learn and move up and across our global organization
Diverse and inclusive community of belonging, where teammates are empowered to bring ideas to the table and act
Generous Total Rewards Plan comprising health, finance and wealth, work/life balance, and career benefits
Apply now for a career that defies imagination
In our quest to serve patients above all else, Amgen is the first to imagine, and the last to doubt. Join us.
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Equal Opportunity Statement
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.
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