Oncology, Therapeutic Specialist, Solid Tumors, Alberta/BC

AbbVie Inc; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Oncology Therapeutic Specialist to join their dynamic commercial sales team. This role focuses on delivering exceptional sales performance and building strong relationships with healthcare providers while addressing the needs of patients. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of oncology, particularly in treating solid tumors, and will be adept at strategic planning and execution. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients and contribute to innovative solutions in healthcare. If you are passionate about sales and oncology, this role could be your next career milestone.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in Specialty Sales role in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Deep scientific knowledge of oncology and Canadian oncology sector.

Responsibilities

• Deliver sales performance and exceed KPIs and financial targets.
• Build trusted relationships with key stakeholders and healthcare providers.

Skills

Oncology Expertise

Sales Skills

Strategic Thinking

Analytical Skills

Presentation Skills

Customer Relationship Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Biological Sciences

Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Business

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Company Description

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, and TikTok.

Job Description

Joining AbbVie means you will be part of a team of outstanding professionals dedicated to making a remarkable impact on patients' lives. At AbbVie, we conduct ground-breaking science on a global scale every day. AbbVie Canada is recognized as one of the Best Workplaces in Canada.

When choosing your career path, choose to be remarkable.

AbbVie’s mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We focus on several key therapeutic areas: immunology, oncology, neuroscience, eye care, virology, women’s health, and gastroenterology, along with our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio.

AbbVie Canada is hiring an Oncology Therapeutic Specialist to join our commercial sales team. The role will preferably be based in Alberta or Vancouver, covering British Columbia and Alberta. The focus is on Oncologists treating Solid Tumors.

Our Oncology Therapeutic Specialists develop robust business plans to execute brand strategies and tactics, deliver sales performance, and build strong customer relationships. They support customer needs to maximize sales, always placing the patient at the center, while operating within AbbVie’s policies and legal regulations.

Key responsibilities:

• Deliver sales performance, meet or exceed KPIs, financial targets, and marketing objectives.
• Create pre-call plans and evaluate post-call to improve sales; handle objections effectively.
• Support key stakeholders’ needs and expectations to build trusted relationships.
• Execute regional account plans to maximize sales opportunities.
• Understand customer needs, market landscape, patient journey, competitors, and share insights with team members.
• Differentiate AbbVie’s value proposition to healthcare providers and develop disease state experts and advocates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences, Pharmacy, Nursing, Business, or equivalent.
• 3-5 years in a Specialty Sales role within the pharmaceutical industry, with oncology experience required, solid tumors experience preferred.
• Deep scientific and therapeutic knowledge of oncology and the Canadian oncology sector.
• Experience in physician/account-based selling, medical, managed healthcare, or marketing preferred.
• Strong sales, presentation, and strategic thinking skills.
• Ability to adapt selling approach based on customer style.
• Recognized as an expert in oncology products and competitive landscape.
• Strong business acumen, proficient with business tools, and operates effectively in a matrix environment.
• Innovative, credible, and respected among peers, with leadership experience.

Essential skills & abilities:

• Proficiency in English (oral and written).
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Comfortable with technology and various tools/systems.
• Availability for evening/weekend work and overnight travel (~20-30%).
• Valid driver’s license and passport.

Key in-field team competencies:

• Strategic thinking for territory and account planning.
• Sound business judgment and ability to predict outcomes.
• Strong analytical skills for data assessment and decision making.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.

Additional Information

Position available in Western Canada — Alberta or BC.

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer committed to integrity, innovation, and community service. For more, visit here.

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