Oncology Therapy Lead

MSD; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative pharmaceutical company is seeking an Oncology Therapy Lead to drive clinical belief and enhance patient treatment access in the Northwest of England. This role emphasizes strategic account management and collaboration with healthcare stakeholders to ensure effective delivery of the Melanoma strategy. Ideal candidates will possess a growth mindset, advanced communication skills, and the ability to influence without authority. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to improving healthcare outcomes and making a real difference in patients' lives.

Qualifications

• Oncology experience preferred, with a strong background in account management.
• Understanding of local healthcare systems and reimbursement.

Responsibilities

• Develop customer strategies based on insights and objectives.
• Identify collaborative opportunities to increase treatment options.
• Leverage cross-functional teams for best practice sharing.

Skills

Account Management

Oncology Knowledge

Strategic Planning

Stakeholder Management

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Project Planning

Education

BSc Degree or Equivalent Experience

Job description

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This is a customer-facing selling role where you will be ideally based in the Northwest of England. As our Oncology Therapy Lead (OTL), you’ll be able to drive clinical belief, system readiness, and diagnosis & treatment rates via the local and regional plan at a trust level.

You’ll understand the Oncology Business Aspiration and partner with key accounts and the wider health economy to deliver on the Melanoma strategy to ensure all appropriate patients gain access to suitable treatment options.

You’ll need a growth mindset and be motivated to continuously learn and adapt. You’ll have advanced account management skills, be able to develop strategic plans, and build long-term relationships with our customers, always acting with courage, integrity, and ethics in all interactions. The ability to deliver results by engaging cross-functional teams and leading without authority will be a distinct advantage.

Responsibilities:

1. Develop clear customer and account strategies based on insights
2. Set customer behavioral and account objectives to drive customer change
3. Identify and understand customers & stakeholders in the healthcare environment
4. Identify collaborative opportunities within key accounts to increase patient treatment options
5. Provide accurate local intelligence and feedback to inform internal stakeholders and support plans
6. Understand the clinical and treatment protocols to support patient identification, diagnosis, and treatment
7. Leverage cross-functional ONECOLOGY team for best practice sharing and expertise
8. Coordinate internal functions to support access to our portfolio within key accounts

Requirements and Competencies:

• Preferred BSc degree or equivalent experience
• Oncology experience is preferred
• Experience in a hospital selling environment
• Understanding of local healthcare and reimbursement systems
• Ability to manage key external stakeholders and influence without authority
• Strong problem-solving, project planning, teamwork, and communication skills

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Business Development, Sales, and Product Management

Industries

• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Biotechnology Research