Oncology Sales Representative

MSD

. Cover the Rhode Island / Southern Massachusetts territory as a field-based sales representative .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $142,400 - $224,100 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Oncology Sales and Account Management, with a strong ability to analyze market trends and develop strategic plans. Proven track record in building customer relationships and delivering patient-centered solutions in complex healthcare environments.

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Oncology SalesAccount ManagementCustomer Relationship Management (CRM)Data AnalysisMarket Analysis

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Hard Skills

Sales ForecastingSales ReportingLead GenerationRevenue GenerationProduct KnowledgeOrder ProcessingSales TrainingStrategic Planning

Soft Skills

AdaptabilityInterpersonal Relationships

Industry Keywords

OncologyHealthcareDrug Distribution ChannelsMultidisciplinary Care TeamsCancer StagingTreatment OptionsInfusion Settings

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Cover the Rhode Island / Southern Massachusetts territory as a field-based sales representative
Attain or exceed assigned sales goals for the geography
Partner with territory team members and collaborate with territory counterparts
Ensure a seamless customer experience across the company’s Oncology organization
Meet key 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 rationale for Oncology products and indicated uses
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 across outpatient and inpatient infusion settings, hospital, and GPO contracts
Develop and execute short- and long-term plans with the local team and district manager / Oncology Customer Team Leader
Ask insightful questions to understand customer priorities and needs
Ensure consistent customer experiences across divisions and functional areas
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 minimum of high school diploma with at least 8 years of equivalent experience
Equivalent experience may include professional sales experience; healthcare/scientific work experience with oncology experience strongly preferred; professional marketing experience; or military experience
Valid driver’s license and ability to drive a vehicle
Ability to travel as required, including overnight travel of 10–15%
Reside in or within a reasonable distance to the district
Preferred: 2+ years of oncology field-based experience selling an oncology therapeutic to oncology customers
Oncology field sales or clinical oncology experience preferred
Documented 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
Required skills: Account Management, Adaptability, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Data Analysis, Interpersonal Relationships, Lead Generation, Market Analysis, Oncology Sales, Order Processing, Product Knowledge, Revenue Generation, Sales Forecasting, Sales Reporting, Sales Training, Strategic Planning
US and Puerto Rico residents only
No visa sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus
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