MSD

Oncology Sales Specialist

MSD
Posted 10/22/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $156,900 - $247,000 per yearWebsite
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Demonstrates expertise in oncology sales, with a strong ability to build relationships and communicate product value effectively. Proven track record in achieving sales goals and understanding complex oncology environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Oncology Field Sales ExperienceSales Goal AchievementCustomer Relationship ManagementKnowledge of Cancer Treatment OptionsAccount Planning and Execution

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Cover the Oklahoma City, Oklahoma–North Texas territory as a field-based oncology sales specialist
  • Attain or exceed assigned sales goals for the geography
  • Engage customers, understand practice structures and needs, and build business relationships and trust
  • Educate key stakeholders about oncology products and communicate with the broader oncology community
  • Use approved resources and messaging to communicate patient-centered product value in indicated uses
  • Apply knowledge of multidisciplinary care teams, cancer staging, treatment options, pathways, and guidelines
  • Analyze trends in complex buying environments, including oncology group purchasing organizations, wholesalers, and specialty pharmacies
  • Review product purchasing and prescribing patterns across outpatient and inpatient infusion settings and contracts
  • Develop and execute short- and long-term account plans with the local team and Oncology Customer Team Leader
  • Ask insightful questions to support relevant product portfolio conversations
  • Ensure consistent customer experiences across divisions and functional areas
  • Collaborate with Customer Team Leaders, Key Account Managers, Nurse Educators, Field Reimbursement Associates, Medicare Account Executives, and other customer team members
  • Overnight travel may be required; travel varies by candidate location and is listed as 50%

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s degree with at least 8 years of sales experience OR high school diploma with at least 10 years of equivalent experience
  • 2+ years of oncology field-based experience selling an oncology therapeutic to oncology customers
  • Equivalent experience may include professional sales, healthcare/scientific work with oncology experience, professional marketing, or military experience
  • Valid driver’s license and ability to drive a vehicle
  • Ability to travel as required, including overnight travel
  • Reside in or within a reasonable distance to the district/territory
  • Experience in oncology field sales or clinical oncology preferred
  • Expertise in NSCLC, HNSCC, melanoma, or women’s cancers preferred
  • Documented strong performance in sales/marketing or clinical oncology preferred
  • Established customer relationships within the assigned territory preferred
  • US 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 benefits
  • Other insurance benefits for employee and family
  • Retirement benefits, including 401(k)
  • Paid holidays
  • Vacation days
  • Compassionate days
  • Sick days
  • Remote flexible work arrangement
  • No relocation

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Hard Skills
Sales ExperienceOncology Therapeutics KnowledgeMarket AnalysisAccount ManagementProduct Education
Soft Skills
Relationship BuildingCommunication SkillsInsightful QuestioningCollaborationTrust Building
Certifications & Qualifications
Valid Driver's License
Industry Keywords
OncologyNSCLCHNSCCMelanomaWomen's CancersHealthcare SalesCustomer Team CollaborationInfusion SettingsGroup Purchasing OrganizationsSpecialty Pharmacies