Oncology, Therapeutic Specialist Solid Tumors, Alberta/BC

AbbVie Inc; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Oncology Therapeutic Specialist to join their commercial sales team. This role focuses on building strong relationships with oncologists treating solid tumors in British Columbia and Alberta. You will develop business plans, execute brand strategies, and prioritize patient needs while adhering to company policies. If you have a proven sales record in oncology and a passion for making a difference in patients' lives, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking science and innovative medicines.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in a Specialty Sales role within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong scientific knowledge in oncology and account-based selling.

Responsibilities

• Achieve sales performance and financial targets.
• Implement regional account plans to maximize sales opportunities.
• Differentiate AbbVie’s value proposition and develop disease state experts.

Skills

Oncology Sales Experience

Strategic Thinking

Analytical Skills

Presentation Skills

Business Acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences

Pharmacy

Nursing

Business

Tools

Microsoft Office

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 including immunology, oncology, neuroscience, eye care, virology, women’s health, and gastroenterology, along with our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio.

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

The Oncology Therapeutic Specialist will develop business plans to execute brand strategies, deliver sales, and build strong customer relationships, always prioritizing patient needs and operating within company policies and legal regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Achieve sales performance, brand KPIs, financial targets, and marketing objectives.
2. Create pre-call plans and conduct post-call evaluations to improve sales effectiveness; handle objections effectively.
3. Implement regional account plans to maximize sales opportunities.
4. Gain and share insights on customer needs, market landscape, patient journeys, competitors, and clinical data.
5. Differentiate AbbVie’s value proposition and develop disease state experts and advocates.

Qualifications

Education/Experience:

• 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 and solid tumors experience preferred.
• Strong scientific and therapeutic knowledge in oncology, with experience in physician or account-based selling, medical, or marketing roles.
• Proven sales record, excellent presentation skills, and ability to adapt sales approaches.
• Recognized expertise in oncology products and competitive landscape.
• Strong business acumen, strategic thinking, and ability to operate in a matrix environment.

Skills & Abilities:

• Proficiency in English (oral and written).
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Comfortable with technology and tools.
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and travel overnight (~20-30%).
• Valid driver’s license and passport required.

Team Competencies:

• Strategic thinking and account planning skills.
• Sound business judgment and ability to assess market conditions.
• Analytical skills for data assessment and decision-making.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.

Additional Information

Position available in Western Canada, based in Alberta or BC.

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