Associate Director, Incentive Compensation Design & Analytics, Rare Disease

Company: Amgen
Location: Washington
Posted on: March 21, 2026

Job Description:

Join Amgens Mission of Serving Patients At Amgen, if you feel like youre part of something bigger, its because you are. Our shared missionto serve patients living with serious illnessesdrives all that we do. Since 1980, weve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the worlds toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease we reach millions of patients each year. Amgen is advancing a broad and deep pipeline of medicines to treat cancer, heart disease, inflammatory conditions, rare diseases, and obesity and obesity-related conditions. As a member of the Amgen team, youll 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, youll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career. Associate Director, Incentive Compensation Design & Analytics, Rare Disease What you will do Lets do this. Lets change the world. In this vital role the Associate Director, Incentive Compensation Design & Analytics plays a key role in driving commercial performance for the Rare Disease Business Unit by leading the strategy, design, and governance of incentive compensation programs. This role ensures compensation plans align with brand strategy, business priorities, and field force objectives while reinforcing behaviors that support strong commercial outcomes. The Associate Director serves as a strategic advisor to commercial leadership on incentive compensation strategy, providing insights and recommendations that support business performance and field engagement. The role is responsible for the end to end management of incentive compensation programs, including plan design, implementation, analytics, and ongoing optimization. This position partners closely with sales leadership and cross functional stakeholders to develop incentive strategies that motivate the field organization, maintain fairness and transparency, and support data driven decision making. The role also oversees incentive compensation administration and operational delivery for the business unit. This role follows a flexible commuter model with on site work 2 to 3 days per week at either the Thousand Oaks, CA or Deerfield, IL office. Candidates located near these offices are preferred, though remote candidates may be considered. This position reports to the Director, Incentive Compensation. Serve as the primary incentive compensation partner to senior commercial leaders within the Rare Disease Business UnitLead the strategy, design, and implementation of annual incentive compensation plans and sales contests aligned with brand and portfolio strategyTranslate commercial strategy and field force dynamics into effective incentive plan structures, performance measures, and payout methodologiesPartner cross functionally with Sales Leadership, Brand, Forecasting, Field Effectiveness, HR, Finance, Compliance, and Analytics to develop effective compensation solutionsPartner with commercial operations and field leadership to ensure alignment between incentive compensation design, territory structure, and quota settingDevelop incentive compensation models and conduct scenario analysis to evaluate financial impact, performance distribution, and alignment with business objectivesMonitor and evaluate plan effectiveness through performance analytics, field feedback, and program reviews, recommending enhancements as neededGenerate actionable insights through incentive performance analytics and reporting to inform leadership decisions and optimize field performancePartner with field leadership to communicate incentive plans, performance expectations, and program updates to ensure clarity and engagement across the field organizationOversee incentive compensation administration and operational delivery, including payout calculations, validation, reporting, field inquiries, and awards programsManage third party vendors and operational partners responsible for incentive compensation administration and reporting deliverySupport governance and review processes for incentive compensation programs, including preparation of materials and recommendations for senior leadership and compensation review committeesEnsure compliance with company policies and industry standards related to incentive compensation programsIdentify opportunities to enhance incentive design, analytics, reporting, and operational processes and implement continuous improvements 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 collaborative and strategic leader with these qualifications. Basic Qualifications: Doctorate degree and 3 years of Incentive Compensation experience OR Masters degree and 5 years of Incentive Compensation experience OR Bachelors degree and 7 years of Incentive Compensation experience OR Associates degree and 12 years of Incentive Compensation experience OR High school diploma / GED and 14 years of Incentive Compensation experience Preferred Qualifications: 3 or more years of experience designing and managing incentive compensation programs6 or more years of sales leadership, sales operations, or commercial operations experience within a large and complex organizationExperience supporting pharmaceutical or biotechnology sales organizationsStrong knowledge of incentive compensation design, performance measurement, quota setting, and payout methodologiesExperience developing incentive compensation models, scenario analysis, and financial impact assessmentsAbility to translate commercial strategy and field dynamics into effective compensation designStrong analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to leverage data and insights to drive program effectivenessExecutive presence with the ability to influence senior leaders and collaborate across cross functional teamsExperience managing vendors or external partners supporting incentive compensation operationsStrong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and complex timelinesExcellent communication skills with the ability to present complex concepts clearly to diverse audiencesDemonstrated ability to build strong partnerships across commercial leadership and cross functional stakeholders What you can expect of us As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, well support your journey every step of the way. The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted. 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, based on eligibility, comprising of 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 that may include: A 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 Flexible work models where possible. Refer to the Work Location Type in the job posting to see if this applies. Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team. 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. Sponsorship Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed. 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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