Oncology Customer Team Leader; District Sales Manager), Los Angeles/San Diego District
Job in
Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan, 48915, USA
Listed on 2026-06-15
Listing for:
Merck
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-15
Job specializations:
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Sales
Director of Sales, Healthcare / Medical Sales, Medical Device Sales
Job Description & How to Apply Below
** Job Description*
* Grow and accelerate your career with our Oncology Sales organization and join a team that's driven to make an impact on cancer patients. We take a customer-centric approach by leveraging emerging digital technologies and data analytics to better understand our patients' needs. Developing your career with us will allow you to join a purpose-driven team committed to helping save and improve lives.
Help us continue to grow and define the oncology market of today and tomorrow with a driven, customer-focused, and collaborative team. As an Oncology Customer Team Leader (CTL), you will manage and lead a team of Oncology Sales Representatives/Specialists that engage with customers to uncover and address their needs, and educate key stakeholders about our oncology products, and communicate to the broader oncology community.
+ This is a field-based sales management role that will be responsible for a team of Oncology Sales Representatives/Specialists for the Los Angeles/San Diego, California District.
+ This district covers the following areas in California: LA North, LA Central, South OC, North OC and San Diego.
+ Candidates must be willing to travel to visit with their direct reports and customers in the district, as well as for national sales meetings.
+ Travel (%) and overnight requirements vary based on candidate's location within or near the district.
** Key responsibilities include and may not be limited to:*
* + Maximize the sales team's performance and help achieve/exceed sales goals and budget targets, as well as increasing access to our Oncology products.
+ Hire, lead, and manage Oncology Sales professionals for an assigned district within the United States.
+ Coach direct reports, oversee training, and complete people management processes for Oncology Sales professionals.
+ Collaborate with Oncology Sales organization, including peer CTLs, Key Account Managers, and the extended team including alliance partners to ensure a cohesive customer experience and effective sales execution.
+ Develop and implement business plans and execute national sales and brand strategies as directed by the leadership team.
+ Communicate and coordinate with both district and cross-functional teams and share learnings with direct reports and peers.
+ Lead routine district sales meetings (remote and in-person) to inform and guide the district team.
+ Conduct annual and on-going performance reviews and competency assessments for direct reports.
+ In accordance with company policy and in collaboration with HR, handle all aspects of the employment process for your direct reports including hiring, career development, performance management, or termination.
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* Minimum Qualifications:
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* + Bachelor's degree with at least 8 years of sales experience OR a minimum of high school diploma with at least 10 years of equivalent experience, with at least 4 years of working in the pharmaceutical, biotech, or healthcare industries.
+ Equivalent experience can be professional sales experience, work experience in the healthcare/scientific field (including pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical devices) that is not sales related, professional marketing experience, or military experience.
+ Ability to establish relationships and networks within a customer organization.
+ Valid driver's license and able to drive a vehicle.
+ Travel the amount of time the role requires, 50 - 75%.
+ Reside in or within a reasonable distance to the district.
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* Preferred Qualifications:
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* + First-line people management experience leading a field-based oncology sales team.
+ Minimum of 3 years of experience working with key thought leaders or high influence Oncology customers in large group practices, hospitals, or managed care organizations
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oncology sales
eligibleforERP
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* Required Skills:
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* Adaptability, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Inbound Phone Sales, Market Analysis, Oncology Sales, Order Processing, People Leadership, Revenue Generation, Sales Forecasting, Sales Reporting, Sales Strategy Development, Sales Team Leadership, Sales Training, Strategic Thinking, Technical Product Sales
** Preferred
Skills:
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* Current Employees apply HERE ($6687.htmld)
Current Contingent Workers apply HERE ($4020.htmld)
** US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:*
* Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please () if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.
As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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