Pharmaceutical Sales Representative - Oncology

Placements24; George; Hybrid; ZAR 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Fuel allowance

Travel expense reimbursement

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Sales training

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a driven Pharmaceutical Sales Representative specializing in Oncology for the George region. You will promote cancer therapies to oncologists, pharmacists and hospital administrators, building lasting relationships and achieving ambitious sales targets within your territory.

You will educate medical practitioners on product benefits, provide market feedback, attend conferences and manage territory resources.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as life sciences, business, or marketing.
• Medical or pharmacy background is advantageous.
• Proven track record in pharmaceutical sales, preferably oncology.
• Ability to build rapport and influence decision-makers in medical community.
• Strong understanding of SA healthcare landscape and pharma market dynamics.
• Excellent presentation, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel extensively within the George territory.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic sales plans to achieve and exceed territory objectives for oncology products.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key opinion leaders and healthcare providers in oncology.
• Educate physicians, pharmacists, and hospital staff on clinical benefits and use of products.
• Provide timely market feedback and sales performance data to management.
• Attend medical conferences, trade shows, and local events to promote products.
• Manage territory resources, including budget and promotional materials.

Skills

Relationship building

Negotiation

Presentation skills

Communication

Strategic sales planning

Territory management

Education

Bachelor's degree in life sciences, business, or marketing

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a driven and results-oriented Pharmaceutical Sales Representative specializing in the Oncology sector for the George region. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for promoting and selling our client's innovative cancer therapies to healthcare professionals, including oncologists, pharmacists, and hospital administrators. Your primary objective will be to build strong relationships, educate medical practitioners on product benefits, and achieve ambitious sales targets within your territory. This is an excellent opportunity to make a tangible impact on patient care by ensuring access to cutting-edge treatments.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic sales plans to achieve and exceed territory sales objectives for oncology products.
• Build and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with key opinion leaders and healthcare providers in the oncology field.
• Educate physicians, pharmacists, and hospital staff on the clinical benefits, efficacy, and appropriate use of our client's pharmaceutical products.
• Provide timely market feedback, competitor intelligence, and sales performance data to management.
• Attend medical conferences, trade shows, and local events to promote products and network with potential clients.
• Manage territory resources effectively, including budget and promotional materials.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as life sciences, business, or marketing.
• A medical or pharmacy background is advantageous.
• Proven track record of success in pharmaceutical sales, preferably within oncology or a related therapeutic area.
• Demonstrated ability to build rapport and influence decision-makers within the medical community.
• Strong understanding of the South African healthcare landscape and pharmaceutical market dynamics.
• Excellent presentation, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel extensively within the assigned territory around George .

Benefits

• Competitive base salary plus lucrative commission structure.
• Company car, fuel allowance, and travel expense reimbursement.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund contributions.
• Extensive sales training and ongoing professional development programs.
• Opportunity to work with groundbreaking oncology treatments in the vibrant Western Cape region.