Oncology Product Specialist

About the role

MSD is looking for an Oncology Product Specialist to join its oncology team in Cairo. The Sales team supports customers by providing clinical information about products, educational material, clinical training programmes and resources, helping healthcare providers and healthcare systems meet patient goals.

Key responsibilities

• Achieve sales targets for the oncology portfolio in a defined region or geography within a country or market, including specific institutions (the territory).
• Plan and execute territory sales targets accurately and carry out the cross-functional territory development plan.
• Identify and engage influential customers, including Key Opinion Leaders, oncology decision-makers in cancer institutions and other members of the multidisciplinary team (nurses, pharmacists, pathologists, etc.).
• Support the marketing team in driving growth and maximising business outcomes.
• Maintain an accurate, up-to-date view of the competitive landscape and clinical perspectives in the territory.
• Uphold a high standard of ethical conduct.

Required profile

• University degree in a health-care or pharmacy-related field.
• At least 1 year of sales experience and a maximum of 3 years.
• Ability to interact with customers at all levels, including high-level scientific contacts.
• Preferred: previous specialty experience; Oncology experience is a plus.
• Strong English language.
• Valid driving licence.

Required skills

• Account management and sales forecasting.
• Sales reporting and communication.
• High learning agility, out-of-the-box thinking and excellent leadership skills.