Oncology Sales Representative - Charlotte/Raleigh

Oncology Sales Representative - Charlotte/Raleigh

We are hiring an Oncology Sales 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. Our representative will be providing value by engaging Oncologists, Oncology Nurses, office staff and pharmacists in face-to-face discussions.

The Oncology Sales Representatives will develop and maintain relationships with Health Care Providers by educating about our client's oncology product and its approved indications as well as the support services offered by our client for cancer patients.

Oncology Sales Representatives are expected to possess a high knowledge level of the product, disease state, the customers and territory.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND 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)

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• 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.