Oncology Sales Specialist - Eastern Long Island, NY

Job Description Grow and accelerate your career with our Oncology Sales organization and join a team that’s driven to make an impact on cancer patients! We take a customer‑centric approach by leveraging emerging digital technologies and data analytics to better understand our patients' needs. Developing your career with us will allow you to join a group of passionate professionals, driven by purpose and determined to help save and improve lives. Key Responsibilities Working with other team members in the territory to attain or exceed assigned sales goals. Ensuring customers have a seamless experience with our company’s oncology products, meeting with key stakeholders to understand practice structure and business model. Employing approved resources and messaging to communicate a compelling, patient‑centered rationale for our oncology products in their indicated uses. Possessing knowledge of the extended care team, cancer staging, treatment options, pathways, and guidelines associated with different tumors/diseases. Analyzing and identifying trends in a complex buying environment, including multiple channels of drug distribution. Reviewing and evaluating patterns for products purchased and prescribed (outpatient vs. inpatient infusion). Comprehending complex accounts and local market interdependencies to proactively develop and execute short‑and long‑term plans. Asking insightful questions to understand customer priorities and needs. Ensuring a consistent customer experience across our company’s division and functional areas. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree with at least 8 years of sales experience, or a high school diploma with at least 10 years of equivalent experience. Professional sales experience or experience in the healthcare/scientific field with oncology experience strongly preferred. 2+ years of oncology field‑based experience selling an oncology therapeutic to oncology customers. Valid driver’s license and ability to drive a vehicle. Travel required: 10‑15% including overnight travel. Reside in or within a reasonable distance to the district. Preferred Experience & Skills Oncology field sales or clinical oncology experience. Documented history of strong performance in a sales/marketing or oncology clinical role. Required Skills Account Management Adaptability Business Relationship Building Client‑Centric Clinical Experience Customer Engagement Customer‑Focused Healthcare Sales Interpersonal Relationships Lead Generation Lead Generation Management Market Analysis Marketing Medical Devices Oncology Oncology Nursing Oncology Sales Product Knowledge Purchasing Management Sales Account Management Sales Pipeline Management Sales Reporting Strategic Thinking Team Planning Preferred Skills Current employees may apply directly. Current contingent workers can apply through the system. Travel & Location Field‑based position covering Eastern Long Island, New York, including parts of Nassau and Suffolk County. Candidate must be willing to travel for customer visits, national sales meetings, and industry conferences. Travel (%) and overnight requirements vary based on candidate location. Application open to US and Puerto Rico Residents only. San Francisco, Los Angeles residents: see specific compliance statements regarding criminal history. Compensation & Benefits Salary range: $156,900.00 – $247,000.00. Eligible for annual bonus and long‑term incentive if applicable. Comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, retirement (401(k)), paid holidays, vacation, sick days. EEO Statement As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. #J-18808-Ljbffr Merck