Oncology Therapy Lead - Northwest, West Midlands & North Wales

Merck Gruppe - MSD Sharp & Dohme; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the healthcare market is seeking an Oncology Therapy Lead to drive clinical belief and enhance patient treatment options. This customer-facing role requires advanced account management and strategic planning skills, aiming to partner with key accounts within the oncology sector. Candidates should possess a strong understanding of local healthcare systems and have experience in oncology sales, delivering impactful results through cross-functional collaborations.

Qualifications

• Preferred BSc degree or equivalent experience.
• Oncology experience is preferred.
• Experience in a hospital selling environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop clear customer and account strategies based on insights.
• Identify collaborative opportunities to increase treatment options.
• Coordinate internal functions to support access to portfolio.

Skills

Account Management

Adaptability

Healthcare Sales

Customer Relationship Management (CRM)

Strategic Thinking

Education

BSc degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Job Description

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 rate 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 appropriate 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:

• Develop clear customer and account strategies based on insights
• Set customer behavioral and account objectives to drive customer change
• Identify and understand customers & stakeholders in the healthcare environment
• Identify collaborative opportunities within key accounts to increase patient treatment options
• Provide accurate local intelligence and feedback to inform internal stakeholders and support plans
• Understand the clinical and treatment protocols to support patient identification, diagnosis, and treatment
• Leverage cross-functional ONECOLOGY team for best practice sharing and expertise
• 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

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

VISA Sponsorship:

Travel Requirements:

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

Valid Driving License:

Hazardous Material(s):

Required Skills:

Account Management, Adaptability, Business, Clinical Experience, Customer-Focused, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Customer Service, Customer Service Management, Customer Value Management, Healthcare Sales, Interpersonal Relationships, Lead Generation, Lead Generation Management, Market Analysis, Oncology Sales, Product Knowledge, Sales Account Management, Sales Operations, Sales Pipeline Management, Sales Reporting, Strategic Thinking

Preferred Skills:

Job Posting End Date:

07/9/2025

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Requisition ID:R353650