Regional Sales Director – Cardiovascular

Amgen

. Have primary responsibility for regional sales activities and results .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $234,382 - $317,106 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership in sales management, with a focus on strategic vision, team development, and performance accountability. Proven ability to build relationships and drive results in the pharmaceutical and biotech sectors.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Sales Management ExperienceStrategic Vision SettingCoaching And Developing OthersPharmaceutical/Biotech Product SalesPerformance Accountability

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Hard Skills

Sales Strategy DevelopmentPerformance Review ConductingCompetency AssessmentPolicy FormulationBusiness Conduct Standards Compliance

Soft Skills

Motivating And Energizing OthersCommunicating With ImpactAdaptabilityLeading Through Change

Certifications & Qualifications

Doctorate DegreeMaster’s DegreeBachelor’s Degree

Industry Keywords

Pharmaceutical SalesBiotech SalesDistrict Sales ManagementCustomer Relationship ManagementBiologics Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Have primary responsibility for regional sales activities and results
Lead a sales force through District Sales Managers
Achieve or exceed sales goals by setting the strategic vision for the region
Coach, motivate, hire and retain the right people and hold them accountable for delivering results
Set strategic direction and vision by translating and aligning brand strategies with overall team direction
Leverage and partner with Amgen’s internal and external resources to remove barriers impacting team success
Serve as key interface with senior sales management and marketing
Manage District Managers to maximize performance and conduct business in line with Amgen’s compliance and Business Conduct Standards
Set and maintain high standards and accountability for regional staff
Provide professional staff development and succession planning
Conduct annual and ongoing performance reviews and competency assessments
Implement corrective counseling when necessary
Communicate business issues and opportunities to senior management
Participate in brand strategic planning and vision setting
Assist in policy formulation and interpret policies and programs for direct reports
Develop and maintain strong relationships with key customers in person and virtually

Requirements

What you’ll need

Doctorate degree & 4 years Sales/Marketing experience OR Master’s degree & 8 years of Sales/Marketing experience OR Bachelor’s degree & 10 years of Sales/Marketing experience
4 years of managerial experience directly managing people and/or leadership experience leading teams, projects, programs or directing the allocation of resources
Preferred: 10+ years of pharmaceutical / biotech product sales experience including 5+ years sales management experience
Preferred: Senior Sales Management experience
Preferred: Advanced degree
Preferred: Home office and/or marketing experience
Preferred: Experience in biologics
Adaptability with RSD competencies, including strategic thinking, coaching and developing others, leading through change, establishing high standards, communicating with impact, motivating and energizing others, and leveraging business, industry and technical knowledge
Travel to locations such as doctor’s offices, clinics and hospitals is required
Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed

Benefits

Comp & perks

A 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
Flexible work models where possible
Career development opportunities
Financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals
Work/life balance support