Oncology Sales Representative - Lexington, KY
Merck · Kentucky, KY
CommercialFull-time$142k–$224kCompany career page
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Role summary
Merck seeks an Oncology Sales Representative for the Lexington, Kentucky territory to drive sales growth and customer engagement within the oncology market. The role involves field-based territory management, customer relationship building, and promotion of oncology products to healthcare stakeholders.
What they're looking for
- Bachelor's degree with 6+ years sales experience, or high school diploma with 8+ years equivalent experience
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel 10-15% overnight
- Healthcare, scientific, or pharmaceutical/biotech/medical device background preferred
- 2+ years oncology field-based sales experience selling oncology therapeutics
- Knowledge of cancer staging, treatment pathways, guidelines, and multidisciplinary care teams
- Account management, CRM, customer engagement, and data analysis capabilities
What you'll be doing
- Attain or exceed assigned sales goals for the Lexington and Eastern Kentucky territory
- Meet with key stakeholders to understand practice structures, business models, and clinical needs
- Communicate patient-centered product rationale using approved messaging to oncology customers
- Analyze market trends, drug distribution channels, and prescription patterns to develop territory strategy
- Collaborate with territory team, account managers, nurse educators, and reimbursement specialists on customer experience
Key requirements
- Therapeutic area
- Oncology
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