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Oncology Sales Representative - Richmond/Southern Virginia

Merck · Richmond, VA +4 more

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Role summary

Merck seeks an Oncology Sales Representative for the Richmond/Southern Virginia territory to engage customers, educate stakeholders on oncology products, and drive sales goals. This field-based role requires travel within the region and collaboration with internal teams to support cancer care providers.

What they're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree plus 6 years sales experience, or high school diploma plus 8 years equivalent professional experience
  • Valid driver's license and ability to travel 10-15% overnight within territory
  • Knowledge of oncology treatment pathways, cancer staging, and multidisciplinary care teams
  • Account management and customer relationship building skills
  • Preferred: 2+ years field-based oncology pharmaceutical or biotech sales experience

What you'll be doing

  • Attain or exceed assigned sales goals in collaboration with territory team members
  • Meet with key stakeholders to understand practice structures, identify needs, and build business relationships
  • Communicate product value using approved messaging and patient-centered rationale for indicated uses
  • Analyze market trends across drug distribution channels and prescription patterns
  • Coordinate with cross-functional team including Customer Team Leader, Key Account Manager, and Nurse Educator

Key requirements

Therapeutic area
Oncology

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