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Sr Regional Oncology Specialist - Cincinnati/Dayton

Abbott · Abbott Park, IL · $86,700–$173,300 a year · Full time

Posted Sep 10, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a sale you closed that took a long time. How did you keep it moving?

What they are checking: Whether they can manage a long diagnostic sales cycle with patience and steady follow-up.

Tell me about a time you worked with a core lab sales rep to win an account.

What they are checking: Whether they collaborate with other Abbott field teams who share the customer.

How do you keep current on cancer testing trends and guidelines?

What they are checking: Whether they have real habits for learning in a fast-moving clinical field.

What would you do

An oncologist asks a clinical question you can't answer. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they admit the limit and bring in medical support rather than guessing on clinical facts.

How do you plan a week across a region like Cincinnati and Dayton?

What they are checking: Whether they plan territory time around priority accounts instead of driving to whoever calls.

A lab says your test is more expensive than what they use now. How do you respond?

What they are checking: Whether they shift the talk to total value and clinical impact rather than defending price alone.

About the work

Abbott diagnostics instruments run more than 10 million tests a day. How would you explain the value of an oncology test to a lab director in Cincinnati or Dayton?

What they are checking: Whether they can speak to lab priorities like workflow, accuracy and cost, not just product features.

Who are the decision makers when a hospital adds a new cancer test, and how do you reach each of them?

What they are checking: Whether they can map a complex buying group that includes labs, oncologists, administration and finance.

What do you track to know if your territory is growing for the right reasons?

What they are checking: Whether they read their own numbers and understand what is driving growth or decline.

How do you handle compliance rules when you work with physicians and lab staff?

What they are checking: Whether they know healthcare industry interaction rules and follow them without being reminded.

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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. • 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 We're empowering smarter medical and economic decision-making to help transform the way people manage their health at all stages of life. Every day, more than 10 million tests are run on Abbott's diagnostics instruments, providing lab results for millions of people. Our diagnostic solutions are used in hospitals, laboratories, and clinics around the globe, helping clinicians make informed decisions across a broad range of health conditions, including cancer. As the Sr. Regional Oncology Specialist, you will be responsible for driving sales growth within an assigned territory by building strong relationships with oncologists, pathologists, and other healthcare providers, while promoting Exact Sciences' Precision Oncology portfolio. The individual will develop and execute strategic territory plans, identify new business opportunities, expand existing accounts, and consistently achieve or exceed sales goals. This is a field based position, covering Ohio; Celina, Dayton, and Cincinnati west to the West Virginia border. What You'll Work On • Develop and execute strategic territory business plans to drive adoption and utilization of Abbott Cancer Diagnostics products, including OncoExTra, OncoDetect (MRD), RiskGuard and Cancerguard (MCED) while consistently achieving sales objectives. • Build and strengthen relationships with oncologists, pathologists, key opinion leaders, healthcare providers, and other stakeholders by leveraging clinical expertise and a consultative selling approach. • Partner with managed care, reimbursement teams, patient advocacy organizations, and providers to improve patient access and address barriers to testing. • Analyze territory dynamics, competitive activity, and clinical trends to identify growth opportunities, influence key stakeholders, and adapt sales strategies in a complex oncology market. • Serve as a trusted resource by providing market intelligence and customer insights to regional and national leadership, while collaborating cross-functionally to support business objectives and deliver best-in-class customer service. Required Qualifications • Bachelor’s Degree in Sales, Business Management, Marketing or, Science, or any other related field or 4 years relevant experience in lieu of degree • 5+ years of sales experience with a strong record of success selling/promoting complex products in medical oncology and/or diagnostics or similar experience in selling/promoting complex healthcare products • 3+ years medical sales experience in specialty areas including: Buy & Bill, Medical Device, highly clinical Specialties like urology, cardiology, GI • 3+ years experience selling in a highly competitive environment • Demonstrated clinical and scientific expertise • Demonstrated strong territory or account management skills • Demonstrated strong understanding of competitors and market trends that are impacting product utilization of customers • Possession of a valid driver's license; no suspended, revoked, surrendered, invalid, etc. allowed • No more than two moving violations, events, or accidents within the last 36 months • No alcohol or drug event in which a vehicle was driven by the candidate or employee, including but not limited to Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) failure, refusal to submit to alcohol or drug test, alcohol related suspension, etc. in the last 36 months • No other results from the Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) check that exposes Abbott Cancer Diagnostics to what we deems to be an unacceptable level of liability • Demonstrated ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation • Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship Preferred Qualifications • Clinical experience • 1+ years of experience in oncology either selling chemo/immunotherapy or diagnostics in oncology • Strong relationships within oncology accounts in territory • Experience selling to surgeons and cancer centers • Experience in molecular diagnostics, such as NextGen Sequencing, Molecular Residual disease, comprehensive genomic profiling, liquid biopsy, hereditary cancer, NIPT or carrier screening. The base pay for this position is $86,700.00 – $173,300.00 In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. JOB FAMILY: Sales Force DIVISION: ONCO Cancer Diagnostics LOCATION: United States of America : Remote ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: Yes, 75 % of the Time MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Not Applicable 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), Continuous walking for prolonged periods (more than 2 hours at a time in an 8 hour day), Driving a personal auto or company car or truck, or a powered piece of material handling equipment Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans. 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