Regional Lead, Patient Access, KRYSTEXXA; Rare Disease Southeast

Regional Lead, Patient Access, KRYSTEXXA (Rare Disease) Southeast

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Our mission—to serve patients living with serious illnesses—drives all that we do. Since 1980, Amgen has helped pioneer biotechnology in the fight against the world’s toughest diseases, focusing on Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease. As a member of the team, you’ll help make a lasting impact on patients’ lives through research, manufacturing, and delivery of innovative medicines.

• Lead and manage a team of patient access liaisons.
• Accountable for the performance, training, and compliance of the team.
• Develop key performance metrics appropriate to the team’s efforts and company objectives.
• Track each team member’s performance against key metrics.
• Develop each team member individually as needed to fulfill the role in each region.
• Work with Case Managers and All Care Care Managers to support patient access to medications.
• Ensure the team has appropriate fundamental and ongoing training and expertise.
• Identify new patient needs throughout the year and communicate them to cross‑functional teams.
• Coordinate team participation in national and local patient meetings and events.
• Coordinate and support patient programs, if applicable, to satisfy current patient educational needs.
• Develop presentations on group objectives and performance as needed, at least quarterly.

Basic Qualifications:

Doctorate degree and at least 2 years of Sales/Account Management or direct patient care experience.

or Master’s degree and at least 4 years of Sales/Account Management or direct patient care experience.

or Bachelor’s degree and at least 6 years of Sales/Account Management or direct patient care experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in pharma/biotech with at least 5 years in orphan (ultra‑rare) patient populations.
• 5+ years in managed care, distribution, or patient services/reimbursement.
• Excellent leadership, project management, and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Extensive knowledge of pharmaceutical reimbursement and managed care landscape, reimbursement processes, and specialty pharmacy operations.
• Experience managing multiple projects and external vendors.
• Strong planning, project management, communication, and organization skills; ability to gather feedback and provide clear direction; flexibility to work in a fast‑paced, fluid environment with initiative and independence.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Professional, proactive demeanor; strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Requires approximately 50% travel, including some overnight and weekend commitments.

From competitive benefits to a collaborative culture, we support your professional and personal growth. The expected annual salary range is posted; actual salary varies based on skills, experience, and qualifications.

In addition to base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan, including health and welfare plans for staff and dependents, financial plans, work/life balance, and career development opportunities. Benefits include:

• Comprehensive employee benefits package (retirement and savings plan, medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts).
• A discretionary annual bonus program or a sales‑based incentive plan for field sales representatives.
• Stock‑based long‑term incentives.
• Award‑winning time‑off plans.
• Flexible work models, including remote and hybrid arrangements where possible.

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Final date to receive applications:
Amgen does not have a deadline; applications will be accepted until sufficient candidates are received or a candidate is selected.

Equal Opportunity Employer statement:
Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other protected basis. We provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Contact us to request accommodations.