Job Description
Senior Pharmaceutical Sales Representative Oncology (m/f/d) Territory: Essen, Wuppertal, Siegen
Our sales team supports our customers by providing clinical information about our products, educating on our products, offering clinical training and making resources available. In this way we help healthcare systems and providers in medical care to meet the needs of patients in their area of responsibility. We are looking for a Pharmaceutical Sales Representative – Oncology (m/f/d) for the territory Essen, Wuppertal, Siegen, starting immediately, permanent and full-time.
Responsibilities:
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Product-specific support of the defined target groups in the territory: discussion of current and future products in the uro-oncology indication area
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Implementation of customer-segment-specific, ideally data-based and individual customer engagement with the goal of offering an optimized "Customer Experience" and, together with Marketing, achieving the respective sales and revenue targets
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Field-specific implementation of the cross-functionally developed project plans for the respective products in the respective indications
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Ensuring scientific-professional coordination for the defined target groups in the territory; coordination of Scientific Leader contacts together with the subject-matter specialists of other lines, the Customer Relations Managers and Medical Scientific Liaison Managers
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Independent customer, market and competitor analysis; continuous further training regarding New Ways of Working and in the therapeutic field, such as literature research and rapidly developing and understanding new scientific publications
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Independent implementation of all defined business-relevant activities in the territory. Implementation follows target group management and the current engagement strategy; in this context we require the targeted and planned use of different communication channels (omnichannel approach)
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Continuous development of work processes through regular communication within the team and across teams
Profile:
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Preferably a completed degree in natural sciences or comparable training
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Legal requirements according to § 75 AMG
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Experience in field sales and pharmaceutical sales preferred
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Confident in using all communication channels and interest in the omnichannel approach
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Communication skills, good argumentation skills and assertiveness
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Independent and self-directed way of working and presentation skills
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Teamwork skills and the will to achieve more together as a team
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Empathy and ability for self-reflection
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Very good German language skills required, good English language skills desirable
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Driver's license class B
We are proud to be a company that is built on the values of its diverse, talented and committed employees. The fastest way to advance innovative developments is to bring different ideas together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to discuss their views objectively and to tackle problems together.
We see ourselves as an equal opportunity employer and are committed to promoting inclusive, diverse workplaces.
People with severe disabilities and those equivalent to them will be given preference in hiring when equally qualified.
Additional location(s) Compensation Information:
Required Skills:
Account Management, Interpersonal Relationships, Oncology Sales, Order Processing, Product Sales, Revenue Generation, Sales Channels, Sales Forecasting, Sales Management, Sales Training
Preferred Skills:
English Language, German Language
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Employee Status:
Regular
Relocation:
No relocation
VISA Sponsorship:
No
Travel Requirements:
100%
Flexible Work Arrangements:
Not Applicable
Shift:
Not Indicated
Valid Driving License:
Yes
Hazardous Material(s):
N/A
Job Posting End Date:
11/26/2026
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