Business Development Manager – Oncology

AbbVie; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie Inc. is seeking a field-based Medical Sales professional in Hyderabad to engage oncologists, haematologists and cancer specialists with scientifically accurate product detailing.

You will communicate evidence-based data during one-to-one visits and round-table discussions using approved materials, ensuring adherence to marketing approvals and pharmacovigilance standards. The role targets hospital, cancer institute and private clinic networks, with a focus on building science-led

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, Life Sciences or Biotechnology.
• MBA or Pharm.D preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of pharmaceutical field sales, including 2 years in oncology or specialty care.

Responsibilities

• Engage oncology and related specialists with product detailing using approved materials.
• Hit monthly, quarterly and annual prescription and revenue targets.
• Map key accounts and monitor hospital formulary listings.
• Coordinate continuing medical education programs per company policy.

Skills

Consultative communication

Negotiation

Relationship building

Analytical thinking

Resilience

Education

B.Pharm / BSc / Biotech

MBA / Pharm.D / M.Pharm (pref)

Tools

CRM systems

MS Excel

Job 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 including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.

Job Description

Scientific Communication & Product Promotion

• Engage medical oncologists, surgical oncologists, haematologists and other relevant cancer specialists through professional product detailing.
• Communicate clinical evidence clearly and accurately during one-to-one visits and hospital round-table discussions, using approved materials consistent with the product’s marketing approval.

• Achieve monthly, quarterly and annual prescription and revenue targets across hospitals, cancer institutes and private clinics within the assigned territory through ethical product promotion.
• Map key accounts and monitor formulary listing status in major corporate and government hospitals.

• Build and maintain professional, science-led relationships with key opinion leaders and hospital pharmacy heads.
• Coordinate Continuing Medical Education (CME) programmes in accordance with applicable requirements and company policies.

Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure full adherence to pharmacovigilance requirements, applicable laws, the Uniform Code for Pharmaceutical Marketing Practices (UCPMP) and company policies governing ethical promotion.
• Maintain accurate and timely daily call records, expense reports and customer relationship management (CRM) updates.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy (B.Pharm), Life Sciences (B.Sc) or Biotechnology.
• Additional qualifications such as M.Pharm, Pharm.D or an MBA in Pharmaceutical or Healthcare Management are preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of pharmaceutical field sales experience, including at least 2 years in an oncology, biologics or specialty care portfolio.

Core Skills

• Strong understanding of complex oncology and immunology pathways relevant to the assigned portfolio.
• Effective consultative communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to navigate hospital procurement processes and pharmacy formulary listings.

Personal Attributes

• Demonstrates resilience, analytical thinking, ethical judgement and self-motivation in managing the assigned territory.

Additional Information

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.