Senior Oncology District Manager
Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine
Summary
Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow. Our Oncology team is focused on the elimination of cancer by discovering new pathways and modalities to finding treatments and cures. We lead where medicine is going and need innovators with an unwavering commitment to results. Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way.
Job description
About Innovative Medicine
Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow. Our Oncology team is focused on the elimination of cancer by discovering new pathways and modalities to finding treatments and cures. We lead where medicine is going and need innovators with an unwavering commitment to results. Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way.
We are searching for the best talent for a Senior Oncology District Manager for the Great Plains area. This is a field-based role to be based within Kansas, Missouri, Illinois, Arkansas, or Oklahoma.
Purpose
Manage a team of Oncology Sales Specialists and is accountable for conducting effective performance management. Directs Oncology sales team in the implementation of the sales plan to assure maximum distribution and market penetration of products within the guidelines, policies, and directives. Ensures equal and consistent application of established policies and procedures in the management of employees to meet or exceed sales goals. Directs operation of sales strategy and manages activities required to maximize brand objectives across sales and marketing.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing a team of field-based Oncology Sales Specialists who will plan and execute territory business plans for breakthrough products in Oncology.
- Demonstrating business and clinical expertise while building a strategic plan and guiding the team to deliver sales results within an assigned budget.
- Possessing strong leadership skills and building a high-performing, motivated and engaged team while developing individual talent and managing performance.
- Connecting with internal and external customers and shaping our business to help the appropriate patients.
- Working in the field with minimal supervision, adapting quickly to change and demonstrating an understanding of pharmaceutical/biotech regulatory and promotional guidelines.
Education
A minimum of a Bachelor's degree is required
Required
- A minimum of eight (8) years of relevant work experience, with a minimum of five (5) years of sales or cross-functional experience in key commercial roles (e.g. Sales, Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Access/Payer, Analytics or Business Development) within the pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device or healthcare industry
- Demonstrated ability to lead, inspire and motivate others to success
- A valid driver's license issued in one of the fifty (50) United States and willingness to travel as needed or required, up to 40%; which may include overnight/weekend travel
Preferred
- Experience in Oncology, hospital and/or large account sales, and leading through complex reimbursement issues.
- Prior people management experience overseeing a mid sized team or completion of a Management Development Program
- Expertise in high-level planning and organizing and business planning
- Demonstrated commitment to learning emerging technologies, such as AI, through exploration, iteration, and applying new tools over time
- Experience building team AI literacy and confidence, reinforcing trusted and responsible AI use and sound judgment
Requirements
- A minimum of a Bachelor's degree is required
- A minimum of eight (8) years of relevant work experience
- A minimum of five (5) years of sales or cross-functional experience in key commercial roles within the pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device or healthcare industry
- Demonstrated ability to lead, inspire and motivate others to success
- A valid driver's license issued in one of the fifty (50) United States
- Willingness to travel as needed or required, up to 40%; which may include overnight/weekend travel
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Life Insurance
- Short & Long-Term Disability
- Business Accident Insurance
- Group Legal Insurance
- Pension Plan
- 401(k) Savings Plan
- Long-Term Incentive Program
- Vacation
- Sick Time
- Holiday Pay
- Floating Holidays
- Annual Performance Bonus
Company overview
Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine is the pharmaceutical division of Johnson & Johnson, leading the way in medical innovation with a relentless focus on bringing transformational treatments to patients worldwide. The company applies rigorous science and compassion to address the most complex diseases of our time, developing groundbreaking medicines across key therapeutic areas including oncology, immunology, neuroscience, and cardiopulmonary medicine. With deep expertise and global reach, Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine reimagines how devastating diseases are treated and cured, delivering hope and better care for millions of patients and their families. The organization pioneers the path from laboratory research to clinical application, championing patients every step of the way while maintaining an unwavering commitment to scientific excellence and patient-centered innovation.