Oncology Sales Representative

MSD

. Engage customers to address identified needs .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeRemote • Oregon • United States, Puerto RicoMid-LevelSenior💰 $142,400 - $224,100 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in oncology sales, with a strong ability to engage customers and build relationships while achieving sales goals. Proficient in analyzing market trends and applying knowledge of cancer treatment pathways to effectively communicate product value.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Oncology Field Sales ExperienceCustomer EngagementSales Goal AchievementMultidisciplinary Care KnowledgeBusiness Relationship Building

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Hard Skills

Sales ExperienceOncology KnowledgeMarket Trend AnalysisProduct Value CommunicationBusiness Model Understanding

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingCommunication SkillsInsightful QuestioningCollaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver's License

Industry Keywords

Oncology ProductsHealthcare SalesDrug Distribution ChannelsCancer StagingTreatment Options

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Engage customers to address identified needs
Educate key stakeholders about oncology products
Communicate with the broader oncology community
Achieve or exceed assigned sales goals within the territory
Cover the Oregon territory in a field-based sales role
Travel to visit customers in person and attend national sales meetings and industry conferences
Work with territory team members to attain or exceed geography sales goals
Meet key stakeholders to understand practice structure, business model, and influencers
Build business relationships and trust to uncover customer needs
Use approved resources and messaging to communicate patient-centered product value
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 purchasing and prescribing patterns
Develop and execute short- and long-term plans with the local team and district manager
Ask insightful questions to understand customer priorities and needs
Ensure consistent customer experiences across company divisions and functions
Share key learnings and collaborate with the customer team, including Customer Team Leader, Key Account Manager, Nurse Educator, Field Reimbursement Associate, and Medicare Account Executive

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 with oncology experience, professional marketing, or military experience
Oncology experience strongly preferred
Valid driver’s license and ability to drive a vehicle
Willingness to travel, including overnight travel of 10–15%
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
Ability to cover the Oregon territory
U.S. and Puerto Rico residents only
No visa sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

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