National Oncology Sales Training Manager - United States Field
Amgen
Summary
In this high-impact role, you will lead a team of six Oncology Sales Training Managers and shape the New Hire and Advanced Training curricula for Amgen's U.S. Oncology Business Unit.
Job description
You'll partner with brand and sales leaders across the portfolio to turn business priorities into innovative, engaging training for product launches, semester meetings, and regional initiatives including latest adult learning principles and evolving technologies.
Success requires a curious, collaborative leader who listens closely to field and business needs, brings forward fresh ideas, and supports the growth of the team.
In a fast-paced environment, you'll set priorities across multiple projects, manage timelines and communication, and use sound independent judgment.
You'll understand who owns each decision, involve the right partners, and keep stakeholders informed so work moves forward with speed, clarity and shared accountability.
You'll bring a strong understanding of the U.S. oncology landscape, including health systems, account management, and the evolving needs of field teams.
This perspective will help you build trusted partnerships and ensure training prepares teams to meet evolving customer and business needs.
This is a U.S.-based field leadership position reporting to the Director of Sales Training, U.S. Oncology Business Unit.
Requirements
- Doctorate degree and 2 years of training experience, or training and sales and/or marketing experience
- Master's degree and 6 years of training experience, or training and sales and/or marketing experience
- Bachelor's degree and 8 years of training experience, or training and sales and/or marketing experience
- At least 2 years of experience directly managing people or leading teams, projects, or programs, or directing the allocation of resources
- Demonstrated understanding of the pharmaceutical or biotechnology sales landscape, including health systems, account management, and the customer and operational factors that influence field execution
- 5+ years of experience in training, sales, and/or marketing within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, or medical device industries
- Oncology experience, with an understanding of the U.S. oncology landscape, health systems, and account management
- Ability to translate field sales and account management needs into focused training strategies and practical learning solutions
- Experience leading, coaching, and developing staff to deliver on business priorities and build future organizational talent
- Demonstrated success setting training goals and objectives with internal partners, then aligning teams on scope, timelines, and engaging content
- Experience managing multiple projects and priorities while coordinating across cross-functional teams
- Experience partnering with Sales, Regulatory, Legal, Compliance, and Vendors, either as a client or functional lead
- Strong clinical understanding and the ability to apply it to curriculum development and team coaching
- Self-directed, detail-oriented approach, with the judgment to work independently and coordinate work across teams
- Strong communication, coaching, and selling skills
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Retirement and savings plan
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Discretionary annual bonus
- Sales-based incentive plan
- Stock-based long-term incentives
- Paid time off
- Flexible work models
Company overview
Amgen Inc. is a leading American multinational biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Thousand Oaks, California, founded in 1980. As one of the world's largest independent biotechnology companies, Amgen specializes in discovering, developing, manufacturing, and delivering innovative human therapeutics. The company focuses on six key therapeutic areas: inflammation, oncology/hematology, bone health, cardiovascular disease, nephrology, and neuroscience. Amgen's portfolio includes blockbuster drugs such as Enbrel for autoimmune diseases, Prolia and XGEVA for osteoporosis, Repatha for cholesterol management, Otezla for psoriasis, and Neulasta for chemotherapy-induced neutropenia. With approximately 28,000 employees worldwide, Amgen operates as a component of both the Dow Jones Industrial Average and Nasdaq-100 indices. The company maintains a robust research and development pipeline with numerous clinical programs across various stages, leveraging cutting-edge biotechnology and human genetic data to address some of the world's most challenging diseases. Amgen's manufacturing capabilities span multiple global locations, and it distributes products through pharmaceutical wholesale distributors and direct-to-consumer channels.