Account Manager – Specialty Account Manager, Rare Disease

Amgen

. Represent KRYSTEXXA and other Amgen products to physicians and healthcare professionals .

Posted 10/31/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $145,311 - $215,025 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in territory account management and sales within the pharmaceutical and biotech industries, with a strong focus on Rheumatology and Nephrology. Proficient in developing business plans, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory guidelines.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Account ManagementSales Experience in RheumatologyBiologic/Biotech Sales ExperienceMicrosoft Office ProficiencyPayer Policies and Reimbursement Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Sales ExperienceAccount ManagementBusiness PlanningBudget ManagementRegulatory ComplianceAnalytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsCustomer Relationship ManagementBuy and Bill Experience

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsProactive DemeanorTeam CollaborationWritten CommunicationVerbal Communication

Industry Keywords

Pharmaceutical SalesBiotech SalesNephrologyRheumatologyIntegrated Delivery NetworksMedicareMedicaidOSHA ComplianceHIPAA CompliancePhRMA Code

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Represent KRYSTEXXA and other Amgen products to physicians and healthcare professionals
Establish product and Biotech/Infusion product sales
Perform total territory account management
Provide account management support to Rheumatology and Nephrology accounts within the assigned geography
Develop and execute comprehensive territory business plans to achieve or exceed annual sales goals
Promote KRYSTEXXA within approved labeling and in accordance with legal and regulatory guidelines
Develop customer relationships by understanding customer needs and goals
Advise customers and Amgen staff on payer policies, reimbursement regulations and processes, Medicare and Medicaid rules, and OSHA and HIPAA compliance
Meet or exceed corporate sales goals
Communicate territory activity accurately and promptly to management
Provide feedback to sales and commercial leadership, colleagues, marketing, and internal departments
Complete administrative duties accurately and on time
Manage assigned promotional and operational budgets
Maximize approved resources to achieve territory and account goals
Collaborate across all divisions within the GBU
Attend medical congresses and society meetings as needed
Perform other tasks and responsibilities requested by management

Requirements

What you’ll need

Account Manager – Level 4: Bachelor's Degree and 3 years of sales experience within pharmaceutical, biotech or medical device industry or hospital sales experience; OR Associate degree and 6 years of such sales experience; OR High school diploma/GED and 8 years of such sales experience
Specialty Account Manager – Level 5: Doctorate degree and 2 years of collective account management, sales, and commercial experience; OR Master's degree and 6 years; OR Bachelor's degree and 8 years; OR Associate degree and 10 years
Minimum of 2 years’ sales experience in Rheumatology and/or Nephrology therapeutic areas preferred
Buy and bill experience and success strongly preferred
Biologic/biotech sales and reimbursement experience strongly preferred
Rheumatology therapeutic area experience strongly preferred
Experience working with institutions and integrated delivery networks preferred
Experience in a team environment partnering with all Commercial Operations functions
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Professional, proactive demeanor
Strong interpersonal skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational, analytical and computer skills
Ability to travel approximately 20–30%, including some overnight and weekend commitments
Ability to complete required Amgen training classes
Ability to comply with Amgen policies, PhRMA code, and applicable legal and regulatory guidelines

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive employee benefits package
Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions
Group medical, dental and vision coverage
Life and disability insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Discretionary annual bonus program or sales-based incentive plan for field sales representatives
Stock-based long-term incentives
Award-winning time-off plans
Bi-annual company-wide shutdowns
Flexible work models, including remote work arrangements, where possible
Career development opportunities
Work/life balance