Vice President, General Manager, US Bone Health

At Amgen, if you feel like you are 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. 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.

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you the Vice President, General Manager, US Bone Health, sets the vision for the business unit to execute on commercial strategy to drive revenue and deliver for patients. The VP, GM is instrumental in leading long-term strategic planning and forecasting by establishing a clear vision for the future, leading the development and execution of strategic plans, and empowering teams to deliver results. The US Bone Health BU is comprised of a team of roughly 400 sales and marketing professionals.The Vice President serves as a talent magnet and sets the climate for the success of their teams and the broader organization. The Vice President builds and shapes the commercial organization to support the changing business environment and healthcare landscape, including integrating teams and people. They set the tone and lead by example, fostering an environment of collaboration and engagement with cross-functional partners to enable productivity and efficiency across the business.The Vice President, General Manager reports to the Senior Vice President, US Business Operations

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Deliver P&L trust

• Responsible for planning, directing, and managing all aspects of the commercial operations in US Bone Health BU to ensure profitable and efficient operations

• Deliver results through accurate forecasting, setting clear expectations for direct reports and cross-functional leadership, and actively coaching and managing teams to meet expectations

• Build and maintain strong partnerships across US Business Operations (USBO), including US Value & Access and Patient Access and Reimbursement programs, as well as with Customer Data and Analytics teams, Customer Capabilities teams, Finance partners, Global Marketing and Access, and Global Commercial Operations leadership (GCO)

• Meet established KPIs and all USBO goals to support the US revenue goals and shareholder expectations

• Direct business unit objectives in alignment with USBO and Amgen objectives

• Lead and oversee brand strategy plans and optimize US revenue including field sales and key account teams

• Oversee operational budgets and short- and long-range plans, making swift decisions to reallocate resources as needed

Build best teams

• Selflessly develop talent for brand teams, USBO, and GCO

• Actively mentor and sponsor emerging talent

• Establish and maintain a positive and inclusive organizational culture

• Direct leadership team meetings within the business unit, conduct performance reviews, coach, and support the development and career growth for direct reports

Shape the future

• Anticipate and react rapidly to market changes 

• Utilize deep understanding of market and needs of customers

• Foster innovation and transformation through use of technology and workforce strategy

Leverage market experience and network

• Utilize an established network of payors, providers, and policy shapers

• Experience with medical benefit products including contracting/IDN/Health Systems strategy 

• Serve as the face of Amgen Bone Health to customers, including periodic travel and virtual engagements with key customers

Demonstrate leadership attributes

• Learning agility and curiosity to learn in a dynamic environment

• Ability to quickly make decisions to reallocate resources within the team and across USBO

• Ability to rapidly build trust with leadership and cross-functional teams

• Clear, concise, and impactful communication skills with team, peers, and executive leadership

• High level of accountability for self and team

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The professional we seek is a leader with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

• Doctorate degree & 8 years of commercial (marketing and/or sales leadership) experience OR

• Master’s degree & 10 years of commercial (marketing and/or sales leadership) experience OR

• Bachelor’s degree & 12 years of commercial (marketing and/or sales leadership) experience AND

• 8 years of direct managerial experience. Previous experience managing other managers

What you can expect of us

As 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 annual base salary range for VP level opportunities in the United States is $315,000 to $525,000. 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:

• 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 accounts.

• A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan

• Stock-based long-term incentives

• Award-winning time-off plans and bi-annual company-wide shutdowns

• Flexible work models, including remote work arrangements, where possible

As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, 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 and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. Amgen 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. Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed.