Oncology, Therapeutic Specialist, Solid Tumors, Alberta/BC

Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Oncology Therapeutic Specialist, where you will leverage your expertise in oncology and sales to make a significant impact on patient care. This role focuses on developing strategic business plans and building strong relationships with oncologists treating solid tumors. You will be part of a dedicated team that values innovation and integrity, working in a dynamic environment that encourages professional growth. If you have a passion for healthcare and a proven track record in specialty sales, this is your chance to contribute to groundbreaking science and improve lives across Canada.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in a Specialty Sales role with clinical oncology background.
• Deep scientific and therapeutic knowledge of oncology and the Canadian sector.

Responsibilities

• Achieve sales performance and financial targets.
• Create pre-call plans and evaluate post-call outcomes.
• Support key stakeholder needs to build trusted relationships.

Skills

Sales Performance

Oncology Knowledge

Business Acumen

Strategic Thinking

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

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 key therapeutic areas such as immunology, oncology, neuroscience, eye care, virology, women’s health, and gastroenterology, along with products and services across our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio.

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

The Oncology Therapeutic Specialist develops business plans to execute brand strategies and tactics, deliver sales performance, and build strong customer relationships. They support customer needs to maximize sales, prioritize patient-centered efforts, and operate within AbbVie’s policies and regulations.

Key responsibilities:

• Achieve sales performance, KPIs, financial targets, and marketing objectives.
• Create pre-call plans and evaluate post-call outcomes to improve sales effectiveness.
• Support key stakeholder needs, expectations, and challenges to build trusted relationships.
• Implement regional account plans to maximize sales opportunities.
• Understand customer needs, market landscape, patient journey, competitors, and share insights with the team.
• Differentiate AbbVie’s value proposition and develop disease state experts and advocates to enhance brand performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences, Pharmacy, Nursing, Business, or equivalent.
• 3-5 years in a Specialty Sales role with clinical oncology background; experience with Solid Tumors is preferable.
• Deep scientific and therapeutic knowledge of oncology and the Canadian Oncology sector.
• Experience in physician or account-based selling, medical, managed healthcare, or marketing is preferred.
• Proven sales success and presentation skills.
• Ability to adapt sales approach based on customer behavior.
• Recognized as an expert with in-depth knowledge of oncology products and competitors.
• Strong business acumen, strategic thinking, and proficiency with business tools.
• Effective in a matrix environment, innovative, and responsive to change.
• Credible and respected among peers, with leadership experience.

Essential skills & abilities:

• English proficiency (oral and written).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Comfort 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 assess market and competition.
• Strong analytical skills for data-driven decisions.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills within the team.

Additional Information

This position is available in Western Canada, in Alberta or BC. AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer committed to integrity, innovation, and community service. For more details, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html. Applicants seeking accommodations can find more information at https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html.