Sr. Oncology Sales Representative - Pittsburgh, PA

Merck; North Wales (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 153,800 - 242,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Long-term incentives

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company seeks a Sr. Oncology Sales Representative for the Pittsburgh area. The role involves driving the adoption of an immunotherapy compound by collaborating with oncology stakeholders and educating them on clinical value. Candidates should have significant oncology sales experience, strong communication skills, and a solid understanding of cancer treatment. The position offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, with an annual salary ranging from $153,800 to $242,200.

Qualifications

• 6–8 years of oncology field sales experience or 10+ years with high school diploma.
• 2+ years of direct oncology field sales experience.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Drive adoption of immunotherapy compound across the Pittsburgh territory.
• Analyze buying trends in oncology environments.
• Develop account plans with stakeholders for strategic influence.

Skills

Oncology field sales experience

Knowledge of cancer staging

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or high school diploma with experience

Job description

Sr. Oncology Sales Representative – Pittsburgh, PA

Job Summary: Drive adoption of our leading immunotherapy compound in the Pittsburgh territory. Partner with key oncology stakeholders, educate on clinical value, and help patients access breakthrough treatments.

General Responsibilities

• Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of product value, compare and position our brand versus competitors, and provide additional information when requested.
• Act as primary point of contact for customers, meeting with key stakeholders to understand practice structure, business model, and influencers.
• Apply knowledge of cancer staging, treatment options, dosing schedules, and clinical trials across multiple tumor types to support account strategy.
• Analyze buying trends in a complex oncology environment, reviewing patterns of prescribing, infusion types, and specialty pharmacy usage.
• Develop short‑and‑long‑term account plans with stakeholders, proactively working with the account team, and share best practices.
• Influence beyond specific geography, using strategic questions to obtain customer needs from all oncology account stakeholders.
• Collaborate with extended customer team to ensure a consistent experience across divisions, integrating with Key Account Manager, Nurse Educator, and reimbursement associates.

Position Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 6–8 years of oncology field sales experience OR high school diploma with 10+ years of equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of oncology field sales experience.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive a motor vehicle; travel up to 25% of the time.

Preferred Experience and Skills

• Documented history of strong performance in a sales/marketing or oncology clinical role.
• Clinical oncology experience across solid tumors including breast, ovarian, and cervical.

Compensation

Salary range: $153,800.00 – $242,200.00. Eligible for annual bonus and long‑term incentive. Comprehensive benefits package available at Merck Compensation & Benefits.

EEO Statement

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Application Deadline: 01/03/2026. Apply through Merck Careers.