
Screening Solutions Specialist - Schenectady, NY
Abbott Laboratories
Summary
This position is within the Cancer Diagnostics business. Abbott's Cancer Diagnostics business was established through the acquisition of Exact Sciences', bringing together Abbott's global diagnostics leadership with Exact Sciences' expertise in cancer screening and diagnostic testing. Together, we're advancing the early detection of cancer and improving outcomes for patients through innovative, accessible testing solutions.
Job description
The Opportunity
This position is within the Cancer Diagnostics business. Abbott's Cancer Diagnostics business was established through the acquisition of Exact Sciences', bringing together Abbott's global diagnostics leadership with Exact Sciences' expertise in cancer screening and diagnostic testing. Together, we're advancing the early detection of cancer and improving outcomes for patients through innovative, accessible testing solutions.
As a Screening Solutions Specialist, you'll play a frontline role in advancing colorectal cancer screening by partnering with healthcare providers to increase adoption of Cologuard® and other diagnostic solutions. You'll build trusted customer relationships, identify opportunities to improve patient care, and drive business growth through strategic account management, clinical education, and cross-functional collaboration.
What You'll Work On
- Develop and execute strategic territory and account plans to increase awareness, adoption, and utilization of Cologuard while achieving sales objectives.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with physicians, healthcare administrators, and other key stakeholders by identifying unmet needs and delivering value-based diagnostic solutions.
- Analyze local healthcare markets, customer data, and account insights to identify opportunities that improve patient outcomes and enhance the system of care.
- Collaborate with cross-functional partners including Marketing, Medical Affairs, Screening Advocates, Sales Operations, and Area Managers to implement customer-specific business strategies and maximize account success.
- Accurately document customer interactions, sales activities, market intelligence, and pipeline development within CRM while maintaining the highest ethical, quality, and compliance standards.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Sales, Life Sciences, or a related field or four (4) years of relevant professional experience in lieu of a degree.
- Two (2) years of sales, inside sales, or account management experience OR one (1) year of sales experience plus one (1) year of healthcare-related experience OR completion of active-duty military service as a Junior Officer or above.
- Strong verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to build credibility and influence customers.
- Excellent organizational, time management, and relationship-building skills.
- Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record that meets company requirements.
- Ability to travel daily throughout the assigned territory, including occasional overnight travel.
- Ability to meet healthcare facility credentialing requirements, including vaccination or other site-specific requirements where applicable.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.
Preferred Qualifications
- Two (2) or more years of medical device, diagnostics, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or healthcare sales experience.
- Experience calling on primary care physicians or other healthcare provider customers.
- Demonstrated success in commissioned sales and territory management.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook) and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) platforms.
- Experience using data and business intelligence tools to guide account planning and sales strategy.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and consultative selling skills with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Sales, Life Sciences, or a related field or four (4) years of relevant professional experience in lieu of a degree
- Two (2) years of sales, inside sales, or account management experience OR one (1) year of sales experience plus one (1) year of healthcare-related experience OR completion of active-duty military service as a Junior Officer or above
- Strong verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills
- Excellent organizational, time management, and relationship-building skills
- Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
- Ability to travel daily throughout the assigned territory, including occasional overnight travel
- Ability to meet healthcare facility credentialing requirements
- Legal authorization to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Retirement savings plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Student debt program
- Education benefit
Company overview
Abbott Laboratories is a global healthcare technology leader founded in 1888 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. As an international medtech and pharmaceutical company, Abbott operates in approximately 160 countries worldwide with a workforce of over 115,000 employees. The company is organized into four major business segments: Medical Devices (48% of revenue), Diagnostics (20%), Nutritional Products (19%), and Established Pharmaceutical Products (12%). Abbott's medical devices portfolio includes revolutionary technologies such as the FreeStyle Libre continuous glucose monitoring system for diabetes management, cardiovascular devices like the MitraClip and TriClip for heart valve repair, and neuromodulation systems for chronic pain management. The company's diagnostics division pioneered breakthrough tests including the first licensed HIV blood test in 1985. With a rich history spanning over 135 years, Abbott has consistently been recognized as one of Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies since 1984 and continues to drive innovation in healthcare technology to help people live healthier, fuller lives.