Oncology Sales Lead – Team Building & Strategy

MSD; Haarlem; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3% year-end allowance

Annual bonus

35.5 days annual leave

On-site gym

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. in Haarlem seeks an Associate Director of Sales, Oncology to lead a dynamic field team and drive customer-centric execution across the Netherlands. The role emphasizes coaching, planning, and omnichannel alignment while engaging cross-functional partners to deliver growth in oncology.

The position requires a Master’s degree and 5+ years in pharma sales with strong leadership. Dutch and English proficiency are essential, with on-site work in Haarlem and regional field days.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent.
• 5+ years of pharmaceutical industry experience across sales, marketing and people leadership; Oncology experience preferred.
• Business proficiency in Dutch and English.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach a high-performing oncology sales team.
• Coordinate omnichannel efforts and regional plans.
• Drive account planning, budgeting, and KPI execution.
• Engage cross-functional teams to translate insights into actions.

Skills

Oncology Sales

People Leadership

Sales Strategy Development

CRM

Market Analysis

Sales Forecasting

Sales Team Leadership

Revenue Generation

Strategic Thinking

Order Processing

Technical Product Sales

Adaptability

Education

Master’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Merck & Co., Inc. in Haarlem seeks an Associate Director of Sales, Oncology to lead a dynamic field team and drive customer-centric execution across the Netherlands. The role emphasizes coaching, planning, and omnichannel alignment while engaging cross-functional partners to deliver growth in oncology.

The position requires a Master’s degree and 5+ years in pharma sales with strong leadership. Dutch and English proficiency are essential, with on-site work in Haarlem and regional field days.