Oncology Sales Representative - Charlotte/Raleigh

About the role

We are hiring an Oncology Sale Representative to support the launch of a newly approved targeted therapy for lung cancer. The Oncology Sales Representative will be responsible for selling a newly approved oncology product to oncology practices in an assigned geographic territory.

Responsibilities

• Create, build, and maintain relationships and regular communication with physicians and key thought leaders in the US.
• Utilize the customer relationship management system to keep call records including account planning.
• Ensure a high level of expertise and customer service is delivered to all customers.
• Responsible for collaborating effectively and mobilizing all appropriate resources.
• Communication Skills: Good communication skills providing the product scientific information to healthcare professionals, oncologists, and other key stakeholders.
• Adaptability to Oncology Advances: Complete training to understand the disease state and positioning of our client’s product.
• Travel to Medical Offices and Hospitals (80%) some overnight travel may be necessary
• Hours (40 Hours per week potentially including weekend medical meetings)

Qualifications

• BA/BS from an accredited college or university required - focus in business, life science, or clinical degree preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of previous pharmaceutical, medical device, and medical sales experience with at least 1 year in oncology experience with an understanding of the integrated oncology network.
• Consistent track record of quantifiable/documented sales accomplishments is preferred
• Demonstrated ability to plan, analyze and act upon sales data within an assigned geography
• Solid and persuasive business communication with physicians and providers
• Ability to work independently and exercise good business judgment and discretion and to analyze and address territory opportunities
• Familiarity with a Sales Force Automation (SFA) application is preferred
• Computer Skills: proficiency in business software such as Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to travel approximately 30% as needed to cover territory- up to 2 hour radius from headquarter city - some overnight travel may be required.
• Clinical Knowledge: Ability to complete a clinical product sell
• Established Relationships: A proven track record in territory.
• Technology/Equipment: Strong knowledge of VEEVA systems.