Oncology Sales Specialist - Baton Rouge/New Orleans, LA
Merck
September 01, 2026
Full-time
Remote
Worldwide
Sales
Role: Field-based Oncology Sales Specialist responsible for promoting oncology products within the Baton Rouge/New Orleans territory. Objectives include achieving sales targets, educating healthcare providers, building customer relationships, and understanding market dynamics. Responsibilities encompass engaging with key stakeholders, analyzing purchasing trends across multiple channels, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize customer experience. Requirements: Bachelor's degree with at least 8 years of sales experience or a high school diploma with 10+ years of relevant experience; 2+ years of oncology-specific sales experience; valid driver's license; ability to travel ~25%, including overnight stays; residence within the territory. Preferred: oncology field sales or clinical experience, established customer relationships, and a consistent sales performance track record. High-value specifics: oncology therapeutic focus, emphasis on healthcare provider engagement, understanding of tumor staging and treatment pathways, experience with complex account management, and familiarity with oncology market channels such as GPOs and specialty pharmacies. Work setup: remote with travel; territory-specific.