Novartis
Oncology Territory Account Specialist, Solid Tumor – Des Moines
$81K–$246K
Field Sales (USA) +3 · Full-time · Posted Oct 28, 2026
- Location
- Field Sales (USA)
Iowa City (Iowa)
Cedar Rapids (Iowa)
Des Moines (Iowa) - Experience
- Associate: limited prior sales experience is accepted; alternatively, recently separated US military candidates with 4+ years of leadership service. Territory: 2+ years of relevant experience within the last 5 years. Senior: 5+ years of relevant experience within the last 5 years.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree required from a 4-year college or university.
- Visa sponsorship
- Company will not sponsor visas for this position.
About the job
Leads account-based sales and customer engagement across an assigned territory to support access to oncology products and improve patient outcomes.
What you'll do
- Develop territory plans and use market insights to drive product demand and support patient outcomes.
- Resolve account challenges and coordinate with field, home-office, and Patient Specialty Services teams to meet customer needs and provide access support.
- Engage customers through digital, virtual, and in-person channels, including planning sessions with key stakeholders.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree from a 4-year college or university.
- Relevant experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, healthcare, or a comparable sales environment; the posting lists different experience thresholds by level.
- Record of consistent high performance and success selling to large accounts and key customers.
- Must reside in or within a reasonable daily commute of 50 miles from the territory border; travel 60–80% and a valid, unrestricted driver’s license are required.
Nice to have
- Experience across therapeutic groups, disease states, account management strategy, and new product launches.
- Understanding of patient services, market access, buy and bill, specialty pharmacy, reimbursement, or medical calling on HCPs.
Pay
$81,200 and $150,800 per year (base salary); $114,100 and $211,900 per year (base salary); $132,300 and $245,700 per year (base salary)
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