Rare Disease Account Manager - United States
Company: Amgen
Location: Houston
Posted on: January 2, 2026
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Job Description:
This role is accepting applications for future openings starting
January 2026 Account Manager Live What you will do Lets do this.
Lets change the world. In this vital role you will be representing
Rare Disease products to physicians and healthcare professionals,
playing a key role in establishing product demand and delivering
comprehensive account management within a designated territory. You
will serve a central point of contact, response for educating
medical professionals and external stakeholders on disease state
awareness and product information to support optimal patient care.
As an Account Manager, you will drive product utilization while
identifying and addressing the unique needs of each account. This
includes building and maintaining strong relationships with
healthcare providers, coordinating cross-functional field teams,
and executing aligned strategies to ensure access, education, and
support for rare disease treatments. Responsibilities: Develop and
execute a comprehensive territory business plan to achieve and
exceed sales objectives, aligned with broader commercial and
strategic account goals. Promote Rare Disease products within
approved labeling in a fair, balanced, and ethical manner in
accordance with corporate and industry compliance guidelines. Serve
as a trusted partner and disease expert to healthcare professionals
by delivering meaningful, patient-centered education on disease
state and product information. Build and manage strong
relationships with a range of stakeholders across the patient care
ecosystemincluding physicians, nurses, office staff, case managers,
infusion centers, and caregivers. Navigate and engage within
diverse healthcare delivery settings such as private practices,
academic institutions, IDNs, community hospitals, and specialty
clinics. Identify and address patient access, reimbursement, and
pull-through challenges by working cross-functionally with field
access teams, patient services teams, and case managers. Coordinate
internal matrix teams (e.g., MSLs, Market Access, Nurse Educators,
TLLs) to deliver integrated, account-specific solutions that drive
long-term customer engagement and product utilization. Lead or
support the development of referral networks and site-of-care
pathways to enable seamless patient initiation and continuity of
care. Establish productive relationships with local and regional
KOLs to expand reach and influence within the therapeutic
landscape. Actively contribute field insights and market
intelligence to cross-functional partners and leadership to inform
strategy, resource deployment, and future planning. Leverage
approved tools, peer education programs, and digital engagement
channels to extend reach and increase impact with key stakeholders.
Maximize use of promotional resources and operate within assigned
territory budget to support business objectives. Represent the
company at appropriate medical congresses, society meetings, and
educational events to maintain therapeutic and competitive
knowledge. Complete all training and administrative
responsibilities in a timely and accurate manner while upholding
all company policies and compliance standards. Win What we expect
of you We are all different, yet we all use our unique
contributions to serve patients. The professional we seek is a
person 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 OR
Associate degree and 6 years of sales experience within
pharmaceutical, biotech or medical device industry or hospital
sales experience OR High school diploma/GED and 8 years of sales
experience within pharmaceutical, biotech or medical device
industry or hospital sales experience Preferred Qualifications:
Demonstrated success in a role involving reimbursement navigation,
site of care education, and/or patient access coordination.
Experience promoting a product that requires extensive coordination
with office staff, infusion centers, and patient services teams.
Prior experience working in or with Endocrinology, Ophthalmology,
Rheumatology, Nephrology or Neurology strongly preferred.
Familiarity with infused therapies, buy-and-bill products, products
under medical benefit highly desired. Experience engaging within
community practices, academic centers, IDNs, hospital systems .
Ability to collaborate effectively in a matrix environment, working
cross-functionally with [Insert relevant roles e.g., Market Access,
Patient Services, MSLs, Nurse Educators, TLLs, Field
Reimbursement]. Strong knowledge of payer policies, reimbursement
processes, and managed markets is a plus; experience negotiating
access or navigating formulary pathways is preferred for more
strategic roles. Proven ability to build strong customer
relationships, educate on complex disease states, and adapt
communication to diverse audiences. Excellent interpersonal,
written, and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate
with both clinical and administrative stakeholders. High degree of
self-motivation, initiative, and adaptability in fast-paced or
ambiguous environments. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word,
Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and virtual communication tools.
Willingness to travel approximately including occasional overnight
or weekend travel as needed. Thrive What you can expect of us As we
work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work
to care for our teammates professional and personal growth and
well-being. The expected annual salary range for this role in the
U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is $148,687 to $177,264.00. Actual
salary will vary based on several factors including, but not
limited to, relevant skills, experience, and qualifications. In
addition to the base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan
comprising health and welfare plans for staff and eligible
dependents, financial plans with opportunities to save towards
retirement or other goals, work/life balance, and career
development opportunities including: 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 and bi-annual company-wide
shutdowns Flexible work models, including remote work arrangements,
where possible Apply now for a career that defies imagination
Objects in your future are closer than they appear. Join us.
careers.amgen.com In any materials you submit, you may redact or
remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or
dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized
for redacting or removing this information. Application deadline:
Amgen does not have an application deadline for this position; we
will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient
number or select a candidate for the position. 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. Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider
all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race,
color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other
basis protected by applicable law. We will ensure that individuals
with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to
participate in the job application or interview process, to perform
essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and
privileges of employment. Please contact us to request
accommodation.
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