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Sales Training Manager - Precision Oncology & Rare Disease Sales

Abbott · WI · $99,300–$198,700 a year · Full time

Posted Sep 25, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you created training for a specialized sales team that was very small. How did you make it worth the investment?

What they are checking: Whether they can scale effort to a niche team and still deliver deep, tailored learning.

Describe a time you partnered with medical science liaisons or medical affairs to build training. How did you divide the work?

What they are checking: Whether they can collaborate with scientific experts while keeping training practical for selling.

Tell me about a time you had to rebuild training after a product change or new data came out. How fast did you move?

What they are checking: Whether they can update content quickly and accurately when the science shifts.

What would you do

Precision oncology and rare disease testing involve complex genomic results. How would you teach a rep to explain a result to an oncologist who knows more science than they do?

What they are checking: Whether they can build rep confidence and credibility with specialists without overreaching on clinical claims.

A rep makes an off-label or overstated claim about a test during a role play. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they treat compliance as a non-negotiable part of sales training and correct it in a way that sticks.

Rare disease sales often means very few patients per account. How would that change the way you train reps to prioritize their time?

What they are checking: Whether they understand how rare disease economics change territory planning and call strategy.

About the work

Walk me through how you would onboard a rep who comes from primary care sales into precision oncology.

What they are checking: Whether they understand the gap in science, customers and sales cycle between general and specialty diagnostics.

How do you stay current on the oncology landscape, like new biomarkers, guidelines and competitor tests, so your training stays accurate?

What they are checking: Whether they have a real habit of keeping clinical content current, since stale science costs reps credibility.

How do you train reps to sell into tumor boards, pathology and oncology practices, where several people influence the order?

What they are checking: Whether they grasp the multi-stakeholder buying process in oncology and can teach reps to map it.

How would you measure whether a rep is truly ready to be in front of oncologists on their own?

What they are checking: Whether they use certifications, ride-alongs or assessments rather than just completion of modules.

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The full job description

As published by Abbott.

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. JOB DESCRIPTION: Working at Abbott At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You'll also have access to: • Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of. • Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year. • An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution. • A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune . • A company recognized as one of the best big companies to work for, as well as one of the best places to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists. The Opportunity This position works out of one of our Madison, WI office locations, in the Cancer Diagnostics division. As the Precision Oncology & Rare Disease Sales Training Manager, you'll have the chance to lead the commercial training needs regarding oncology and rare disease products including, but not limited to, new hire and on-going continued education programs. These training programs, which are focused on oncology product training for all on-market products as well as evolving pipeline products, will be varied by departmental objectives and will include product specific training, disease-state training, and other professional development programs. This position will collaborate cross-functionally with field sales, the commercial effectiveness team, sales leadership, marketing, and customer service. What You'll Work On • Develop, support, and deliver components of the sales training program related to the promotion of the Abbott Cancer Diagnostics oncology products for both newly hired and experienced commercial team members. • Collaborate with cross-functional business partners to develop and deliver learning opportunities for all departments within the organization that require assistance to attain learning objectives. • Partner with marketing, medical affairs, and sales leadership to develop interactive and impactful workshops at national, area, and regional sales meetings. • Conduct ongoing assessments of potential learning gaps through collaboration with peers, sales leadership, medical affairs, marketing, and other partners to design and deploy targeted programs that reduce knowledge gaps and enhance field effectiveness through improvement of competencies. • Update job knowledge and stay current on trends through activities; including, but not limited to, participation in educational opportunities, read professional publications, maintain personal networks, and participate in professional organizations. • Ability to be perceived as a leader without having direct authority, manage multiple priorities, and tailor training and presentation contents based on the audience. Required Qualifications • Bachelor’s Degree in business administration, marketing, sales, or field as outlined in the essential duties. • 5+ years of sales or commercial experience. • 3+ years of experience working in oncology, or other specialty spaces within healthcare. • Ability to successfully work cross-functionally with other departments and key stakeholders. • Written and verbal communication skills to convey complex oncology information in a clear and engaging manner. • Ability to distill high-level scientific information into easily understood concepts for an audience with diverse educational backgrounds and experience. • Strong understanding of adult learning principles and ability apply those principles in a medical environment. • Proficient in Microsoft Office Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook. • Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship. Preferred Qualifications • Experience in project management and developing and delivering effective presentations. • Experience in oncology sales, diagnostic sales, or sales training. • Relevant certifications related to sales training, oncology, or diagnostics. • Demonstrated understanding of molecular diagnostics and therapy selection for oncology. The base pay for this position is $99,300.00 – $198,700.00 In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. JOB FAMILY: Sales Support & Administration DIVISION: ONCO Cancer Diagnostics LOCATION: United States > Madison : 5505 Endeavor Ln ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: Yes, 25 % of the Time MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: No SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday) Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans. EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf

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