Sr. Regional Oncology Specialist - Nevada
Abbott
Summary
Working on the Oncology Sales team, the Sr. Regional Oncology Specialist (Sr. ROS) 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 may include OncoExTra, OncoDetect (MRD) and RiskGuard (Hereditary Cancer Testing).
Job description
The Sr. ROS should incorporate a high level of service toward being the best-in-class for an assay provider. The Sr. ROS’s plans are used to solve challenging problems in a dynamic environment. The plans should emphasize developing customer relationships as well as leveraging strong clinical and scientific expertise, key stakeholder insight, and selling approach in highly competitive and complex market.
This is a field-based position supporting Las Vegas, Reno and Tahoe, NV.
What You’ll Work On
- Consistently meet or exceed sales objectives in an assigned geographic area (territory) through field-based call activity/meetings with healthcare providers and their staff on a regular basis.
- Sell company products or services, develop new accounts, and drive depth within existing accounts.
- Demonstrate elevated territory management, planning, and implementation.
- Develop and implement results-oriented territory management and planning.
- Develop and implement a highly strategic and actionable 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.
- Executes with strong understanding of key territory-related clinical/political issues while devoting whatever time is necessary to complete objectives outlined in the sales plan.
- Drives growth through in-depth knowledge of scientific and applicable disease states, competition, and outside influences that impact our business.
- Complete all training programs and work proficiently with the concepts and complexities associated with genomic testing and our Precision Oncology products.
- Invest the time necessary to maintain an in-depth understanding of all disease states associated with Exact Sciences’ 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.
- 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.
- Ability to work seated for approximately 50% of a typical working day.
- Ability to work standing for approximately 50% of a typical working day.
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds for approximately 15% of a typical working day.
- Ability to travel 75% of working time away from work location, may include overnight/weekend travel.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Sales, Business Management, Marketing or, Science, or any other related field or 4 years relevant experience in lieu of degree.
- 5+ 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.
- 3+ years medical sales experience in specialty areas including: Buy & Bill, Medical Device, highly clinical Specialties like urology, cardiology, GI
- 3+ years experience selling in a highly competitive environment
- Demonstrated clinical and scientific expertise.
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications
- Clinical experience.
- 1+ years of experience in oncology either selling chemo/immunotherapy or diagnostics in oncology.
- Strong relationships within oncology accounts in territory
- Experience selling to surgeons and cancer centers.
- Experience in NextGen Sequencing, Minimal Residual disease, comprehensive genomic profiling, liquid biopsy and/or hereditary cancer.
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.
- 5+ 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.
- 3+ years medical sales experience in specialty areas including: Buy & Bill, Medical Device, highly clinical Specialties like urology, cardiology, GI
- 3+ years experience selling in a highly competitive environment
- Demonstrated clinical and scientific expertise.
- 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.
Benefits
- Career development
- Retirement savings plan
- High employer contribution
Company overview
Abbott Laboratories is a global healthcare leader with a 135-year legacy of innovation, dedicated to helping people live healthier, fuller lives through life-changing technologies and products. Headquartered in Abbott Park, Illinois, the company operates in more than 160 countries with a workforce of approximately 114,000 professionals. Abbott's diversified portfolio spans four core business segments: medical devices, diagnostics, nutrition products, and branded generic pharmaceuticals. The company is particularly renowned for its groundbreaking medical devices including cardiovascular technologies, diabetes management systems like the FreeStyle Libre continuous glucose monitor, neuromodulation devices for chronic pain, and the AVEIR DR dual chamber leadless pacemaker system. In diagnostics, Abbott has been instrumental in developing critical tests, including the first licensed HIV test in 1985 that helped secure blood supply safety. The company's nutrition division produces leading infant formulas like Similac, while its pharmaceutical business provides quality branded generic medicines. Abbott consistently ranks among Fortune's Most Admired Companies and maintains a strong commitment to sustainability and corporate responsibility, making it a trusted partner in advancing global healthcare.