Regional Sales Director

Amgen

. Lead the regional sales organization for UPLIZNA in Neurology (gMG and NMOSD) .

Posted 9/19/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $249,323 - $337,319 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership in sales management, with a focus on developing talent and driving performance in the biotech and pharmaceutical sectors. Possesses deep knowledge of neurology, rare diseases, and the UPLIZNA clinical profile, along with the ability to synthesize market insights into actionable strategies.

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Sales Leadership ExperienceBiotech/Pharmaceutical Commercial ExperienceTalent Development and Succession PlanningStrategic Agility and Insight SynthesisU.S. Pharmaceutical Regulatory Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Account ManagementSales Strategy DevelopmentPerformance Data SynthesisResource AllocationMarket AccessCommercial OperationsLeadership DevelopmentChange ManagementCompliance StandardsDecision-Making

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsProactive DemeanorExecutive PresenceInfluencing Stakeholders

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office

Industry Keywords

NeurologyRare DiseaseSpecialty BiologicBuy-and-Bill ExperienceHigh-Performance CultureCross-Functional CollaborationField IntelligenceCustomer EngagementAmgen ValuesCompliance and Ethics

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the regional sales organization for UPLIZNA in Neurology (gMG and NMOSD)
Translate UPLIZNA brand priorities into focused regional strategy, clear execution imperatives, measurable standards and disciplined operating rhythms
Deliver business results through District Managers by setting performance expectations, using leading indicators and driving accountability
Coach and develop District Managers and strengthen leadership capability, business acumen, coaching quality, decision-making and representative performance
Build and sustain a high-performing, inclusive and compliant culture grounded in Amgen values
Attract, select, onboard, retain and develop talent; establish development priorities and succession plans
Synthesize performance data, access dynamics, customer needs, competitive signals and field intelligence to generate insights and adjust regional plans and resources
Maintain deep knowledge of gMG, NMOSD, the UPLIZNA clinical profile, treatment landscape and customer and market dynamics
Develop relationships with key customers and stakeholders and provide leadership at congresses, conferences and strategic customer engagements
Orchestrate Marketing, Market Access, Patient Services, Medical, Training, Commercial Operations, HR and other partners around shared objectives
Lead through change, clarify priorities and keep teams focused, aligned and accountable
Allocate regional resources, operating expenses and program investments to priority opportunities
Ensure regional activities comply with applicable laws, regulations, company policies and Amgen compliance, ethics and safety standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

Doctorate degree and 4 years of collective account management, sales, marketing and/or commercial experience; OR Master’s degree and 8 years of collective account management, sales, marketing and/or commercial experience; OR Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of collective account management, sales, marketing and/or commercial experience
At least 4 years of experience directly managing people and/or leadership experience leading teams, projects or programs, or directing the allocation of resources
Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or MBA preferred
5+ years of sales leadership experience
10+ years of biotech/pharmaceutical commercial experience
Rare disease, neurology, specialty biologic and/or buy-and-bill experience strongly preferred
Demonstrated success attracting and developing talent, building succession pipelines, creating healthy high-performance cultures and leading organizations through growth and change
Strong insight and strategic agility
Ability to synthesize multiple data sources and market signals, diagnose business drivers and translate insights into focused regional strategy and resource decisions
Proven ability to translate brand priorities into clear execution standards, leading indicators, operating rhythms and timely performance actions
Strong executive presence and communication skills
Ability to simplify complex strategy, inspire followership and influence stakeholders at varying organizational levels
Demonstrated enterprise mindset and ability to orchestrate cross-functional partners in a complex matrix environment
Strong understanding of the U.S. pharmaceutical regulatory and compliance environment
Requires approximately 60% travel, including some overnight and weekend commitments
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Professional, proactive demeanor
Strong interpersonal skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

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 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
Work/life balance support