Merck & Co, Inc

Oncology Sales Specialist - Rhode Island / Southern Massachusetts

Merck & Co, Inc$156K — $247K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of sales experience or high school diploma with 10+ years of equivalent experience.
  • At least 2 years of oncology field sales experience with direct engagement of oncology customers.
  • Equivalent healthcare experience in oncology strongly preferred, including roles beyond direct sales.
  • Valid driver's license required for territory travel.
  • Willingness to travel approximately 10-15% of the time.

Responsibilities

  • Drive sales efforts to meet or exceed assigned goals in Rhode Island/Southern Massachusetts.
  • Collaborate with territory colleagues for a seamless customer experience.
  • Engage key stakeholders to understand practice dynamics and build trust-based relationships.
  • Communicate compelling, patient-centered messaging about oncology products during customer interactions.
  • Analyze complex buying environments and identify trends in drug distribution channels.
  • Evaluate purchase patterns to optimize sales strategies and account management.
  • Develop and execute strategic plans in cooperation with local team and district manager.

Benefits

  • Flexible work arrangements, including remote work options.
  • Opportunity to collaborate with a diverse team of oncology professionals.
  • Access to ongoing training and professional development resources.
  • Participation in industry conferences and national sales meetings for networking.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Help us continue to grow and define the oncology market of today and tomorrow with a driven, customer-focused, and collaborative team. As an Oncology Sales Specialist, you will be a key member engaging with customers to address identified needs, educating key stakeholders about our oncology products, communicating with the broader oncology community, and actively working to achieve or exceed assigned sales goals within your territory.
  • This is a field-based sales position that is responsible for the Rhode Island / Southern Massachusetts territory.
  • Candidates must be willing to travel to visit with customers in-person and for national sales meetings/industry conferences.
  • Travel (%) and overnight requirements vary based on candidate location.


Key responsibilities include and may not be limited to:
  • Working with the other team members in the territory, attain or exceed the assigned sales goals for the geography.
  • In collaboration with territory counterparts, ensure customers have a seamless experience with our company Oncology, meet with key stakeholders to understand practice structure, business model, and key influencers, while building business relationships and trust to uncover and comprehend their needs.
  • In customer engagements, employ approved resources and messaging to communicate a compelling, patient-centered rationale for our company Oncology products in their indicated uses.
  • Possess knowledge of the workings of the extended care team/multidisciplinary team, cancer staging, possible treatment options, pathways, and guidelines associated with different tumors/diseases, recognizing the impact of those options on patients.
  • Analyze and identify trends in a complex buying environment, including multiple channels of drug distribution (Oncology group purchasing organizations, wholesalers, and specialty pharmacies).
  • Review and evaluate patterns for products purchased and prescribed (outpatient vs in-patient infusion, as part of hospital or GPO contract, etc.)
  • Comprehend complex accounts and local market interdependencies to proactively develop and execute short- and long-term plans in collaboration with the local team and district manager (known as the Oncology Customer Team Leader).
  • Ask insightful questions to understand customer priorities and needs to support engaging and relevant conversations about the product portfolio.
  • Ensure a consistent customer experience across our Company's division and functional areas and share key learnings to support customer needs by effectively communicating and collaborating with the in-scope customer team: Customer Team Leader, Key Account Manager, Nurse Educator, Field Reimbursement Associate, Medicare Account Executive, and more.


Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree with at least 8 years of 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 with oncology experience being strongly preferred (including pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical devices) that is not sales related, professional marketing experience, or military experience.
  • 2+ years of oncology field-based experience selling an oncology therapeutic to oncology customers.
  • Valid driver's license and able to drive a vehicle.
  • Travel the amount of time the role requires, including overnight travel 10 - 15%.
  • Reside in or within a reasonable distance to the district.


Preferred Experience and Skills:
  • Oncology field sales or clinical oncology experience.


Candidates with less than 2 years of oncology field sales experience (selling an oncology therapeutic to oncology customers) will be considered for the S2 Oncology Sales Representative level.

Candidates with 2+ years of oncology field sales experience (selling an oncology therapeutic to oncology customers) will be considered for the S3 Oncology Sales Specialist level.

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Required Skills:
Account Management, Account Management, Adaptability, Animal Vaccination, Biopharmaceutical Industry, Clinical Experience, Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Collaborative Communications, Customer-Focused, Customer Partnerships, Digital Analytics, Disease Prevention, Global Health, Healthcare Sales, Immunosuppression, Interpersonal Relationships, Lead Generation, Lead Generation Management, Market Access, Market Analysis, Medical Devices, Oncology Sales, Product Knowledge, Sales Account Management {+ 2 more}

Preferred Skills:

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Employee Status:
Regular

Relocation:
No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:
No

Travel Requirements:
10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:
Remote

Shift:
Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:
Yes

Hazardous Material(s):
n/a

Job Posting End Date:
08/6/2026
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Schering-Plough Corporation is a major U.S.-based manufacturer of pharmaceuticals. It operates in three segments: Prescription Pharmaceuticals, Animal Health, and Consumer Health Care. Schering-Plough develops products targeting on allergy, cancer, hepatitis, cardiovascular, central nervous system, respiratory system, and more.  It was founded in 1851 by Ernst Christian Friedrich Schering as Schering AG in Germany. Schering-Plough manufactured several pharmaceutical drugs, the most well-known of which were the allergy drugs Claritin and Clarinex, an anti-cholesterol drug Vytorin, and a brain tumor drug Temodar. It also developed drugs targeting on central nervous system and the respiratory system. Schering Plough also owned and operated the major foot care brand name Dr. Scholl's and the skin care line Coppertone. These also became a part of the new company. Schering-Plough was a full member of the European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations (EFPIA), a membership which is also maintained by the new Merck.

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