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 effectively with healthcare professionals. Proficient in analyzing market trends and executing strategic sales plans within the oncology therapeutic landscape.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Oncology Field Sales ExperienceSales Goal AchievementCustomer Relationship ManagementKnowledge of Cancer Treatment PathwaysMarket Trend Analysis

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Attain or exceed assigned sales goals for the Tulsa, Oklahoma–Wichita, Kansas geography
  • Engage customers to address identified needs and educate key stakeholders about oncology products
  • Communicate with the broader oncology community
  • Build business relationships and trust with customers
  • Use approved resources and messaging to communicate patient-centered rationales for oncology products in indicated uses
  • Apply knowledge of multidisciplinary care teams, cancer staging, treatment options, pathways, and guidelines across tumors and diseases
  • Analyze trends in complex buying environments and drug distribution channels
  • Review and evaluate product purchasing and prescribing patterns
  • Develop and execute short- and long-term plans with the local team and Oncology Customer Team Leader
  • Understand customer priorities and needs through insightful questions
  • Ensure a consistent customer experience across company divisions and functional areas
  • Communicate and collaborate with the customer team, including Customer Team Leader, Key Account Manager, Nurse Educator, Field Reimbursement Associate, and Medicare Account Executive
  • Cover the Tulsa, Oklahoma–Wichita, Kansas territory as a field-based sales representative
  • Travel approximately 50%, including overnight travel as needed

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 experience, healthcare/scientific work experience with oncology experience, professional marketing experience, 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
  • Expertise in one or more of NSCLC, HNSCC, melanoma, or women’s cancers preferred
  • Documented strong performance in a sales/marketing or clinical oncology role preferred
  • Established customer relationships within the assigned territory preferred
  • Candidates with less than 2 years of oncology field sales experience will be considered for the S2 Oncology Sales Representative level
  • Candidates with 2+ years of oncology field sales experience will be considered for the S3 Oncology Sales Specialist level
  • US and Puerto Rico residents only
  • No visa sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Annual bonus
  • Long-term incentive, if applicable
  • Medical healthcare coverage for employee and family
  • Dental healthcare coverage for employee and family
  • Vision healthcare coverage for employee and family
  • Other insurance benefits for employee and family
  • Retirement benefits, including 401(k)
  • Paid holidays
  • Vacation
  • Compassionate days
  • Sick days
  • Remote flexible work arrangement
  • No relocation required

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Hard Skills
Sales ExperienceOncology Therapeutics KnowledgeMarket AnalysisProduct Purchasing EvaluationTreatment Guidelines Understanding
Soft Skills
Communication SkillsRelationship BuildingCustomer EngagementCollaborationInsightful Questioning
Certifications & Qualifications
Valid Driver's License
Industry Keywords
OncologyNSCLCHNSCCMelanomaWomen's CancersHealthcare SalesField-Based SalesCustomer Team CollaborationDrug Distribution ChannelsCancer Staging