Remote Oncology Field Sales Rep – DC Territory

Merck; Jackson (MS); Remote; USD 142,000 - 224,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck is seeking an Oncology Sales Representative to drive territory goals in Washington DC and adjacent areas. You will educate stakeholders about oncology products, build relationships with physicians, nurses, and administrators, and coordinate with the Oncology Customer Team Leader to deliver patient‑centered value.

The role requires travel, strong collaboration, and a proven sales track record. Candidates should have 6+ years of sales experience or 8+ years in a related health care field,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with at least 6 years of sales experience.
• Or high school diploma with at least 8 years of equivalent experience.
• Valid driver’s license and able to drive.
• Travel the amount of time the role requires, including overnight travel 10 - 15%.
• Reside in or within a reasonable distance to the district.

Responsibilities

• Attain or exceed the assigned sales goals for the geography.
• Meet with key stakeholders to understand practice structure, business model, and influencers.
• Communicate a patient-centered rationale for our products in indicated uses.
• Understand cancer treatment pathways and guidelines to inform customer discussions.
• Analyze trends in a complex buying environment across multiple distribution channels.
• Develop and execute short- and long-term plans with local team and district manager.
• Ask insightful questions to understand customer priorities and needs.
• Ensure a consistent customer experience across divisions and share learnings with the relevant teams.

Skills

Account Management

CRM

Lead Generation

Market Analysis

Data Analysis

Interpersonal Relationships

Relationship Building

Customer Communications

Education

Bachelor’s degree

High school diploma

Job description

Merck is seeking an Oncology Sales Representative to drive territory goals in Washington DC and adjacent areas. You will educate stakeholders about oncology products, build relationships with physicians, nurses, and administrators, and coordinate with the Oncology Customer Team Leader to deliver patient‑centered value.

The role requires travel, strong collaboration, and a proven sales track record. Candidates should have 6+ years of sales experience or 8+ years in a related health care field,