at Merck in Springfield, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Job Description
Our Oncology Sales team is driven by the impact they can make in offering hope to cancer patients. In a short timeframe, we have become one of the global leaders in immuno-oncology, working tirelessly to convert innovative science into deliverable solutions to address patients’ needs. We take a customer-centric approach leveraging emerging digital technologies and data analysis to better understand our patients needs and design ingenious solutions to meet them. Building your career here will enable you to join a group of diverse, purpose-driven people with a resolve to save and improve lives.
As we continue to grow and define the Oncology market of the future, we are looking for patient- and customer-centric individuals who thrive in a team environment and are driven to succeed! Our Oncology Sales Representatives / Specialists serve as key members of our customer facing organization and partner with customers to address identified needs, educate key stakeholders about our leading immunotherapy compound, and communicate our vision to the larger Oncology community.
+ This is a field-based sales role that is responsible for the Madison – Green Bay, Wisconsin / Rockford, Illinois territory.
+ This position also covers portions of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.
+ Candidates must reside within the territory or within commuting distance to a major workload center in the territory.
+ Travel (%) varies based on candidate’s location within or near the territory and may require about 20% overnight travel.
Key Responsibilities include and may not be limited to:
+ Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of how to create a compelling and logical rationale for the value of products and how to contrast, compare, and position our company brand(s) versus competition using appropriate resources in informed discussions about products with HCP customers – knowing when/how to seek and provide additional information.
+ Act as primary point of contact for customer. Meet with key customers/personnel to understand practice structure, business model, and key influencers.
+ Possess knowledge of cancer staging and possible treatment options and dosing schedules associated with different tumors/diseases, with comprehensive understanding of the impact of those options on the patient. Must understand impact and use of clinical trials in multiple tumor types/therapies, both in impact on promoted products and in practice behavior of the account.
+ Ability to analyze and identify trends in a complex buying environment. This includes the multiple channels of drug distribution, Oncology GPO’s, wholesalers, and specialty pharmacies. Review and evaluate patterns for products purchased and prescribed, outpatient vs in-patient infusion, as part of hospital contract, etc.
+ Demonstrate ability to understand complex account interdependencies to develop both short- and long-term account plans in conjunction with a wide array of stakeholders, proactively working with the account team and supervisor (known as the Customer Team Leader) to effectively execute the account plan. Share learnings and best-practices from one customer to help other customers meet their needs.
+ Influence beyond their specific geography or product area demonstrate advanced ability to ask strategic, insightful questions to obtain information on customer needs from all stakeholders in oncology accounts, using the insights to position our company Oncology brands and collaborate with customers on a customized strategy.
+ Collaborate and communicate effectively with extended “in-scope” customer team to ensure a consistent customer experience across our company’s divisions and functional areas; ensure integration with the Key Account Manager, Nurse Educator, Field Reimbursement Associate, Medicare Account Executive, and other key stakeholders to share key customer learnings and support customer needs.
Position Qualifications:
Minimum Requirements:
+ Bachelor’s degree with 6 years Sales experience OR a minimum of high school diploma with at least 10 years of equivalent experience.
+ Equivalent experience can be: Professional sales experience, work experience in the healthcare/scientific field (including pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical devices) that is not sales related, professional marketing experience, or military experience.
+ Valid driver’s license and ability to drive a vehicle.
+ Travel the amount of time the role requires to visit with customers in-person and for national sales meetings.
+ Legally authorized to work in the United States.
Preferred Experience and Skills:
+ 5+ years of pharmaceutical sales experience.
+ 2+ years of oncology field-based experience, selling an oncology therapeutic to oncology customers.
+ Documented history of strong performance in a sales / marketing or oncology clinical role.
+ Clinical oncology experience across multiple solid tumors.
Candidates with 0 – 2 years of oncology field sales experience will be hired at the S2 Oncology Sales Representative level.
Candidates with 2+ years of oncology field sales experience will be hired at the S3 Oncology Sales Specialist level.
NOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS
In accordance with Managers’ Policy – Job Posting and Employee Placement, all employees subject to this policy are required to have a minimum of twelve (12) months of service in current position prior to applying for open positions.
If you have been offered a separation benefits package, but have not yet reached your separation date and are offered a position within the salary and geographical parameters as set forth in the Summary Plan Description (SPD) of your separation package, then you are no longer eligible for your separation benefits package. To discuss in more detail, please contact your HRBP or Talent Acquisition Advisor.
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