Amgen Seeks Oncology Specialist to Serve Patients Across Missouri and Kansas
Kansas City, MO – – Amgen is actively recruiting a Senior Oncology Specialist to cover a territory encompassing Kansas City, MO, Wichita, KS, Springfield, MO, and St. Joseph, MO. The role focuses on building relationships with medical professionals and providing clinical knowledge of Amgen’s oncology products.
According to the company, the Senior Oncology Specialist will act as a primary liaison to customers, delivering comprehensive clinical information and communicating the clinical and economic benefits of Amgen’s therapies. This position is vital to Amgen’s mission of serving patients living with serious illnesses, a mission that has driven the biotechnology pioneer since 1980.
Amgen’s focus spans four key therapeutic areas: Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease. The company states it reaches millions of patients annually through research, manufacturing, and delivery of innovative medicines. The role emphasizes the opportunity to contribute to a lasting impact on patients’ lives while simultaneously advancing one’s own career.
The Senior Oncology Specialist will be responsible for creating and executing a comprehensive territory plan, including delivering branded sales messages, scheduling and following up on medical educational programs, and striving to exceed sales targets. Internal and external relationship building is also key, ensuring product access, resolving reimbursement issues, and maintaining product contracts.
Amgen’s oncology portfolio is dedicated to addressing challenging cancers, including those resistant to drugs, those that progress rapidly, and those with limited treatment options. The company also offers supportive care treatments to help patients manage chemotherapy side effects, as well as targeted medicines and immunotherapies for a range of malignancies, from blood cancers to solid tumors.
The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and three years of sales experience and/or clinical experience in a healthcare or scientific field, or an Associate degree with six years of relevant experience, or a High School diploma/GED with eight years of experience. Experience in Oncology is preferred, as is a background in pharmaceutical, biotech, healthcare, or medical device sales. Local market knowledge is also considered a plus.
Amgen emphasizes its commitment to employee growth, offering challenging assignments, career development opportunities, and a supportive culture. The company’s Total Rewards Plan includes competitive health and welfare benefits, retirement savings plans, stock-based incentives, award-winning time-off policies, and flexible work arrangements where possible.
The expected annual salary range for this position in the U.S. Is $158,727 to $177,179, with actual compensation varying based on skills, experience, and qualifications. Relocation assistance is not offered for this role.
Amgen states it is an Equal Opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment process.
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply online at careers.amgen.com. Amgen does not have a formal application deadline and will continue accepting applications until a suitable candidate is selected.
