• This is a field-based sales position that will cover the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania territory
• The selected candidate must reside within the territory
• Overnight travel may be required about 25% of the time
• Travel (%) varies based on candidate’s location within the geography

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 in order 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 This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely

• Bachelor’s degree with 6-8 years Sales experience OR a minimum of high school diploma with at least 10 years of equivalent experience
• 2+ years of oncology field sales experience
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive a motor vehicle

Travel the amount of time the role requires

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 Account Management, Account Management, Account Planning, Adaptability, Biodesign, Biopharmaceutical Industry, Cancer Diagnosis, Clinical Experience, Customer-Focused, Customer Handling, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Customer Service, Digital Analytics, Healthcare Innovation, Healthcare Sales, Interpersonal Relationships, IS Audit, Lead Generation, Lead Generation Management, Market Analysis, Medical Devices, Oncology Sales, Pharmacology, Product Knowledge, Proven Commitment {+ 5 more}

An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs

• The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits
• Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days
• More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits

No relocation