Oncology Sales Training Manager - United States Field
Job title: Oncology Sales Training Manager - United States Field in Thousand Oaks, CA at Amgen
Company: Amgen
Job description: Career Category SalesJob DescriptionJoin Amgen’s Mission of Serving PatientsAt Amgen, if you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. Our shared mission—to serve patients living with serious illnesses—drives all that we do.Since 1980, we’ve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world’s toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas –Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease– we reach millions of patients each year. As a member of the Amgen team, you’ll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller happier lives.Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, you’ll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.Oncology Sales Training Manager – OBU Emerald Team (Field-Based)What you will doLet’s do this. Let’s change the world.Amgen is seeking a field-based Oncology Sales Training Manager to lead sales training initiatives for the Emerald Team within our Oncology Business Unit (OBU). This individual will play a critical role in onboarding, upskilling, and coaching sales representatives focused on thoracic oncologyThis role reports to the National Oncology Sales Training Manager and collaborates closely with Regional Sales Directors (RSDs), District Managers (DMs), brand teams, and other cross-functional partners.Key ResponsibilitiesField Training & DevelopmentLead onboarding (Phases 1–2) and ongoing training for new and tenured sales reps.Design and deliver training that enhances clinical knowledge, selling skills, and business acumen.Collaborate with RSDs and DMs to identify capability gaps and build targeted coaching and training plans.Content Development & ExecutionTranslate national brand strategies into effective training curricula and workshops.Partner with brand teams to create, facilitate, and manage training content for national and regional meetings.Prepare and lead training classes and field workshops, ensuring alignment with sales objectives.Cross-Functional CollaborationServe as a bridge between the field and HQ, ensuring alignment with Marketing, Legal, Regulatory, and Medical teams.Facilitate approval of training content through the legal and reulatory review process and maintain compliance standards.Collaborate with other Field Training Managers and internal teams to share best practices and align training approaches.Performance SupportProvide actionable feedback on learner progress and performance to sales leaders.Manage and support District Sales Trainer (DST) contributions and guest trainers.Track effectiveness of training initiatives using metrics and assessments.What We’re Looking ForStrong communicator and facilitator with experience in adult learning and coaching.Background in oncology sales or sales training is preferred.Proven ability to translate strategic goals into impactful training experiences.Comfortable working in a fast-paced, matrixed environment with cross-functional teams.This is an individual contributor role with national scope and strong field-facing responsibilities. If you're passionate about developing others, driving performance, and shaping the future of oncology care, we want to hear from you.WinWhat we expect of youWe are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The professional we seek is a strategic and a strong facilitator with these qualifications.Basic Qualifications:Doctorate degreeORMaster's degree and 2 years of sales/marketing/training experienceORBachelor's Degree and 4 years of sales/marketing/training experienceORAssociate's Degree and 10 years of sales/marketing/training experienceOrHigh school diploma / GED and 12 years of sales/marketing/training experiencePreferred Qualifications:
- 3+ years of training, sales and/or marketing experience within pharmaceutical, biotech, healthcare, or medical device industries.
- 3+ years working closely with sales, marketing, compliance, healthcare company or related industry experience
- Experience defining training goals and objectives with key internal clients,
- Strong facilitation skills using multiple mediums
- Experience working with sales team, regulatory, legal, compliance, vendor management as client or functional unit lead
- Experience in engaging with multiple partners to deliver results for multiple priorities
- Strong clinical competence to model and shape curriculum and staff
- Demonstrated self-starter, ability to work under limited supervision and coordinate multiple projects and teams in a detail-oriented environment
- Strong business acumen using Veeva data systems
- Strong Communication skills (Coaching and selling skills)
- Understanding of Access & Reimbursement environment
Expected salary: $137266 - 172001 per year
Location: Thousand Oaks, CA
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