Oncology Sales Specialist, Grand Rapids, MI - Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine

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Job Function:

Pharmaceutical Sales

Job Sub Function:

Sales – Oncology/Hematology (Commission)

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

Job Description:

We are searching for the best talent for Oncology Sales Specialist to be in Grand Rapids, MI.

About Oncology

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. Learn more at

As the fastest growing Oncology company, we are focused on transforming care and delivering innovative therapies for patients facing unmet medical needs to help them live longer and better. Our robust portfolio of cutting-edge oral, biologic and cell therapies include novel approaches to predict, prevent, intercept, detect and potentially defeat cancer someday changing the way cancers are treated.

The Oncology Sales Specialist (OSS) is a Field Based role reporting to a District Manager. As the OSS you will:

• Fulfill sales strategies by selling current and potential new oncology therapeutics.

• Demonstrate a working knowledge of the products' clinical efficacy, provide clinical support/information as needed, and achieve their sales quota .

• Conduct business analysis, actively prospect for new business within assigned territory, develop account strategies with District Manager to increase sales in the assigned territory (i.e., identifies key accounts, HCPs, develops specific plans for penetration).

• Develop customer specific pre- and post-call plans that include objectives, probes and supporting materials.

• Build customer dedication and identify and cultivate new relationships. Influence decision-makers by delivering a targeted sales message based on accurate clinical information, uses approved sales and marketing materials, and executes marketing strategies at the local level 

• Use resources appropriately while working successfully with JNJ Innovative Medicine team members and counterparts to share ideas and information to enhance business results. 

• Strong knowledge on assigned specialty products and their related markets in all areas relevant to internal and external customers: such as, clinical, technical and health economics. 

• Develop a complete understanding of the health care delivery system within each assigned account, including the physician hierarchy, key pharmacy personnel, clinical nursing staff, etc. 

• Maintain knowledge of reimbursement, short-and long-term sales potential relevant to percentage of patients treated, patient mix, Managed Care organizations and Specialty Pharmacies, and new protocols or new treatment modalities that impact business potential.  

• Attend and participate in all required sales meetings; complete all required training curriculum in a timely manner; achieve training standards; and organize and complete administrative responsibilities efficiently, including healthcare compliance, expense reporting, call reporting, and other assignments.  

Required Qualifications:

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree

• Oncology specialty sales experience AND/OR Major Hospital Account Sales Experience

• Valid driver's license and the ability to travel as necessary, including overnights and/or weekends.

• A minimum of two (2) years of direct selling experience in pharmaceutical or biologic/biotech with documented success in delivering sales results and achieving targets OR relevant clinical experience

• Experience in hospital and large account sales, understand complex reimbursement and managed care dynamics with a documented history of successful sales performance in a competitive environment

• Strong relationship building skills and the ability to identify key decision makers

• Possess strong achievement motivation to meet and exceed goals

• Residing in the geography or be willing to relocate to it.

• Ability to effectively utilize virtual technology and a history of engaging customers in virtual face-to-face interactions

Preferred Qualifications

• Specialty sales experience and an understanding of the Solid GU and Oncology market.

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

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