MSD

Oncology Sales Representative

MSD
Posted 10/22/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $142,400 - $224,100 per yearWebsite
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Demonstrates expertise in oncology sales, including a deep understanding of cancer treatment options and the ability to build strong relationships with healthcare stakeholders. Proven track record of achieving sales goals and analyzing market trends in complex buying environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Oncology Field Sales ExperienceSales Goal AchievementCustomer Relationship ManagementMultidisciplinary Care KnowledgeMarket Trend Analysis

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Attain or exceed assigned sales goals for the geography
  • Engage customers to address identified needs and educate key stakeholders about oncology products
  • Communicate with the broader oncology community
  • Meet with stakeholders to understand practice structure, business models, and key influencers
  • Build business relationships and trust to uncover customer needs
  • Use approved resources and messaging to communicate patient-centered product rationales
  • Apply knowledge of multidisciplinary care teams, cancer staging, treatment options, pathways, and guidelines
  • Analyze trends in complex buying environments and drug distribution channels
  • Review product purchase and prescription patterns across outpatient and inpatient settings, hospitals, and GPO contracts
  • Develop and execute short- and long-term plans with the local team and district manager
  • Ensure a consistent customer experience across company divisions and functional areas
  • Share key learnings and collaborate with the customer team
  • Travel to customers in person and attend national sales meetings and industry conferences

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s degree with at least 6 years of sales experience OR high school diploma with at least 8 years of equivalent experience
  • Equivalent experience may include professional sales, healthcare/scientific work, professional marketing, or military experience
  • Oncology experience is strongly preferred
  • Valid driver’s license and ability to drive a vehicle
  • Willingness to travel as required, including 10–15% overnight travel
  • Reside in or within a reasonable distance to the district
  • 2+ years of oncology field-based experience selling an oncology therapeutic to oncology customers preferred
  • Oncology field sales or clinical oncology experience preferred
  • Documented history of strong performance in a sales/marketing or oncology clinical role preferred
  • Candidates with less than 2 years of oncology field sales experience considered for S2 level
  • Candidates with 2+ years of oncology field sales experience considered for S3 level
  • US and Puerto Rico residents only
  • No visa sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Annual bonus eligibility
  • Long-term incentive, if applicable
  • Medical, dental, and vision healthcare
  • Other insurance benefits for employee and family
  • Retirement benefits, including 401(k)
  • Paid holidays
  • Vacation
  • Compassionate and sick days
  • Remote work arrangement
  • No relocation

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Hard Skills
Sales ExperienceOncology Product KnowledgeBusiness Model UnderstandingPatient-Centered CommunicationPrescription Pattern Analysis
Soft Skills
Relationship BuildingEffective CommunicationCollaborationTrust Development
Certifications & Qualifications
Valid Driver's License
Industry Keywords
OncologyHealthcare SalesDrug Distribution ChannelsGPO ContractsCancer Staging