Role Summary
Senior Therapeutic Specialist, Oncology, responsible for representing Gilead's oncology products to a defined customer base, generating and growing sales within the East LA territory, including in-person visits with healthcare practitioners and relationship-building with practices, KOLs, and staff.
Responsibilities
- Represent Oncology products and services to a defined customer base, generate and grow sales, and consistently achieve or exceed sales targets within the assigned geographic area
- Prepare a territory business plan and monitor sales progress and action plans
- Identify patient pathways within oncology offices in the territory and facilitate patient access to treatment
- Promote products to targeted oncologists and office staff, in-service staff on safe drug administration, and inform them of Gilead patient services
- Establish and develop relationships with key customers, accounts, and relevant key opinion leaders
- Navigate hospital and large account sales and complex reimbursement issues
- Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication, presentation, and influencing skills
- Partner with Medical Scientists, Marketing, and Market Access on cross-functional projects to drive sales and patient adoption
- Demonstrate leadership through compliant behavior and conduct
- Identify and resolve issues, communicate with Marketing and Sales management
- Complete administrative tasks promptly (e.g., updating customer database, expenses)
- Ensure compliance with Gilead commercial policies and applicable laws and guidance
Qualifications
- Required: Bachelor's Degree and 6 years' experience or Master's Degree and 4 years' experience
- Preferred: 7+ years of pharmaceutical/healthcare sales experience; oncology therapy experience; prior product launch experience; strong selling skills; ability to lead and build relationships with Oncology KOLs; account planning and cross-functional management experience; active travel within the assigned area
Skills
- Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal abilities
- Analytical mindset with ability to interpret data and provide recommendations
- Ability to work in cross-functional teams and autonomously
- Proven negotiation and influencing skills
- Understanding of scientific product information
Education
- Bachelor's Degree required; advanced degree preferred
Additional Requirements
- Ability to travel within the assigned area as required
- A valid driver's license