Sr. Regional Oncology Specialist - Cincinnati

Abbott•Cincinnati, OH

1d•Remote

About The Position

Working on the Oncology Sales team, the Sr. Regional Oncology Specialist will develop and implement a plan to maximize the utilization of Abbott Cancer Diagnostics’ products in targeted accounts, while staying within budget, and support the corporate objectives and highlight the delivery of key selling messages. Products could include Oncotype DX and RiskGuard (Hereditary Cancer Testing). The Sr. Regional Oncology Specialist should incorporate a high level of service toward being the best-in-class for an assay provider. The plans are used to solve challenging problems in a dynamic environment. The plans should emphasize the need to build and maintain comprehensive relationships and develop key contact and account records in our customer relationship management (CRM) system to manage these relationships. To do this plan, the Sr. Regional Oncology Specialist must have, or be able to quickly develop, a clear understanding of key territory-related clinical/political issues, and will devote whatever time is necessary to complete objectives outlined in the sales plan. The Sr. Regional Oncology Specialist provides information critical to accomplishing our mission to all parties involved in the sales of products. The Sr. Regional Oncology Specialist will provide direct feedback to individuals so they can make accurate decisions at all levels of the company, such as national, regional, and area teams. This role will work with managed care, reimbursement, patients, to include patient support groups, advocacy group, and providers to ensure access to products. This is a field-based role supporting most of Ohio, northern Kentucky, and West Virginia.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Sales, Business Management, Marketing or, Science, or any other related field or 4 years relevant experience in lieu of degree.
4+ years of sales experience with a strong record of success selling/promoting complex products in medical oncology and/or diagnostics or similar experience in selling/promoting complex healthcare products.
Demonstrated strong territory or account management skills.
Demonstrated strong understanding of competitors and market trends that are impacting product utilization of customers.
Possession of a valid driver's license; no suspended, revoked, surrendered, invalid, etc. allowed.
No more than two moving violations, events, or accidents within the last 36 months.
No alcohol or drug event in which a vehicle was driven by the candidate or employee, including but not limited to Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) failure, refusal to submit to alcohol or drug test, alcohol related suspension, etc. in the last 36 months.
No other results from the Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) check that exposes Abbott Cancer Diagnostics to what we deems to be an unacceptable level of liability.
Demonstrated ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation.
Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Clinical experience.
Experience selling in oncology-related diagnostics
Experience selling to providers within cancer centers
Strong relationships within major oncology and surgical accounts within territory.
Experience in NextGen Sequencing, Minimal Residual disease, comprehensive genomic profiling, liquid biopsy and/or hereditary cancer.

Responsibilities

Consistently meet or exceed sales objectives in an assigned geographic area (territory) through field-based call activity/meetings with oncologists and their staffs on a regular basis.
Sell company products or services, develop new accounts, and drive depth within existing accounts.
Develop and implement results-oriented territory management and planning.
Develop and implement a strategic and tactical plan to maximize the utilization of our products in the most productive accounts while staying within budget; support corporate objectives and highlight the delivery of key selling messages and provide a high-level of customer service toward being the best-in-class provider.
Develop a clear understanding of key territory-related clinical/political issues while devoting whatever time is necessary to complete objectives outlined in the sales plan.
Complete all training programs and work proficiently with the concepts and complexities associated with genomic testing and Abbott Cancer Diagnostic's Precision Oncology products.
Invest the time necessary to develop and maintain an in-depth understanding of all disease states associated with our products and the strengths and weaknesses of the competition; use technical fluency to move target physicians and influencers to actions that result in patient access and utilization of our products.
Strive for excellence in all aspects of performance and is committed to continuous self-evaluation and development.
Attend various sales meetings and professional conferences around the U.S. on an as needed basis.
Develop relationships with a demonstrated ability to quickly develop one with national opinion leaders in oncology and pathology within their target territory.
Strong communicator with an ability to maintain open communication with internal employees, managers, and customers, as needed.
Ability to integrate and apply feedback in a professional manner.
Ability to prioritize and drive to results with a high emphasis on quality.
Ability to work as part of a team.
Ability to quickly learn and understand clinical research in cancer.
Apply strong interpersonal skills.
Apply strong organizational skills.
Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization.
Uphold company mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork.
Support and comply with the company’s Quality Management System policies and procedures.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
Ability to act with an inclusion mindset and model these behaviors for the organization.
Ability to work designated schedule.