Account Development Representative, Gen Med - Community - Kitchener/Waterloo (1 Year Contract)

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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.

Title: Account Development Representative, General Medicine – Community

Territory: Kitchener/Waterloo

Position type: 1-year contract

Reports to: District Sales Manager

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will help solidify Amgen as a leader in Cardiology as well as fortify our strong position in the Bone Health Space with Prolia™ (denosumab), a blockbuster product in Post-Menopausal Osteoporosis, as well as Evenity (romosozumab), and Repatha TM (evolocumab), a first in class treatment option in dyslipidemia. This is your chance to reach your full potential with the unique opportunity of promoting these first biologic therapies to a multi-disciplinary group of health professionals. If you have a passion for selling, an entrepreneurship mindset, and a drive to succeed, then this is a phenomenal opportunity for you! Other responsibilities include:

• Contacting physicians (General Practice, Endocrinology/Cardiology) and other Healthcare Professionals (Nurses, Pharmacists, Dieticians, and Endocrinologists) to develop our business and expand the clinical use of Repatha and Prolia in the territory.
• Achieve maximum market share vs. competitive product
• Respond to customer needs and maintain a high quality of service via knowledge of the Osteoporosis, Cardiology and Endocrinology therapeutic areas and the appropriate management of patients
• Handle any logistics pertaining to Amgen sponsored rounds; implement in-services and continuing health education initiatives (National/Regional Speaker Tours) with programs
• Create/develop innovate programs, as required, and build competitive advantage for Amgen within key accounts
• Achieve customer sales by carrying out POA marketing strategies, which includes delivering branded sales messages
• Servicing customers with the focus on ensuring product access, resolving/triage reimbursement issues, and supporting fulfillment
• Developing and implementing customer plans, including review of sales activities, territory analysis and CRM maintenance
• Providing feedback on marketing strategies and effectiveness in the field

What we expect of you

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

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and 3 years of sales experience within pharmaceutical, biotech or medical device industry or hospital sales experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ideally 5+ years of pharmaceutical sales experience
• Sales experience in the Rheumatology and Cardiology/Dyslipidemia market a significant asset
• Experience in both Specialty & Primary Care selling environments considered an asset
• Familiarity with customers in territory
• Track record of competitive selling skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Negotiation skills
• Strong decision making/problem solving skills
• Leadership skills
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative environment

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.

In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards Plans that are aligned with local industry standards.

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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.

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