Oncology Therapy Lead - London (Melanoma and Head & Neck)

Job Description

Are you passionate about making a difference in the field of oncology? We're looking for a dynamic and driven individual to join our team as an Oncology Therapy Lead (OTL) based in London. In this customer-facing sales role , you'll have the opportunity to drive customer belief, system readiness, and improve diagnosis and treatment rates through local and regional plans at a trust level. The role will require travel across London.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute clear customer and account strategies based on insights
• Set customer behavioural and account objectives to drive meaningful change
• Identify and understand key customers and stakeholders in the healthcare environment
• Seek collaborative opportunities within key accounts to enhance patient treatment options
• Provide accurate local intelligence and feedback to inform internal stakeholders and support strategic plans
• Understand clinical and treatment protocols to support patient identification, diagnosis, and treatment
• Leverage the expertise of the cross-functional ONECOLOGY team for best practice sharing
• Coordinate internal functions to ensure access to our portfolio within key accounts

What We're Looking For:

• Preferred BSc degree or equivalent experience
• Oncology experience is a plus
• Experience in a hospital selling environment
• Understanding of local healthcare and reimbursement systems
• Ability to manage key external stakeholders and influence without authority
• Strong problem-solving, project planning, teamwork, and communication skills
• A growth mindset and motivation to continuously learn and adapt
• Advanced account management skills and the ability to develop strategic plans
• Courage, integrity, and ethics in all interactions

If you're ready to make a significant impact in the oncology field and work with a team that values collaboration and innovation, we want to hear from you!

Closing date for applications: 13th August 2025

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

VISA Sponsorship:

Travel Requirements:

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

Valid Driving License:

Hazardous Material(s):

Required Skills:

Account Management, Account Management, Adaptability, Business Decisions, Clinical Experience, Collaborative Communications, Commercial Account Management, Customer-Focused, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Healthcare Sales, Interpersonal Relationships, Interventional Oncology, Lead Generation, Lead Generation Management, Market Analysis, Oncology, Oncology Nursing, Oncology Sales, Patient Identification, Patient Treatment, Product Knowledge, Sales Account Management, Sales Pipeline Management, Sales Reporting, Strategic Management + 2 more

Preferred Skills:

Job Posting End Date:

08/13/2025

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Requisition ID:R359651