IQVIA Posted October 30, 2026

Oncology Overlay Sales Specialist - San Francisco/San Jose, CA- 3179385

San Jose, United States Full time
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About this opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to join IQVIA as an Oncology Overlay Sales Specialist in partnership with Johnson and Johnson Innovative Medicine Lung Oncology division. The Oncology Overlay  Sales Specialist will be assigned a territory as part of a national team to educate and promote oncology therapeutics to the key oncology stakeholders. Territory size and coverage will vary and could include a combination of individual and overlay account responsibilities.

In this role, you will convey complex clinical, diagnostic, and access information to customers and key stakeholders so that all appropriate patients can benefit from our therapies.  You must be able to combine strong clinical and interpersonal skills to establish yourself as a trusted partner.  Through probing define the patient’s unmet needs and align on solutions, compliantly and within the company framework that exceeds customer expectations. This position works closely with cross functional peers, in a collaborative environment, to ensure that the company suite of services is made available as appropriate.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) from an accredited school required.

Minimum of 4 years sales experience in pharma/biotech specialty sales or device  and/or comparable Oncology experience is required.

Oncology sales experience is highly preferred

A strong desire to put patients’ health first

Proven track record of exceeding sales objectives

Proven ability to communicate a compelling, clinical message with customers

High level of learning agility in support of multiple client teams

Prior experience working and collaborating in a team environment at an account level

Knowledge of the reimbursement and fulfillment pathway for specialty products

Strong account management and superior selling skills focused on providing a high level of customer service

Opportunistic, driven and proven ability to find ways to win in ambiguous and evolving environment

Ability to travel overnight up to 50% within territory

In Addition:

Entrepreneurial spirit and drive

Strong planning and prioritization skills that utilize a routing schedule that effectively targets key customers and opportunities

Strong and effective presentation skills across multiple channels (face to face, phone, and virtual engagement platforms)

Excellent communications skills – both written and verbal

Demonstrated analytical skills and business acumen (Conduct business analysis, actively prospect for new business within the geography, align with sales and marketing strategies, develop account plans with District Manager and internal partners.)

Strong cross-functional, collaborative teamwork skills

A valid, clean driver’s license issued in one (1) of the fifty (50) United States is required

Must reside within territory

Work virtually when necessary, making outbound calls developing relationships and building trust with key providers and staff. Educating stake holders using all available virtual tools.

Strong, effective, and compliant presentation and communication skills across multiple channels including all virtual engagement platforms.

Successful experience working Teaching Institutions, major hospitals, large oncology clinics,  groups, and or accounts.

Ability to successfully work in an overlay position, collaborating with partners with shared account responsibility.

Request, organize and attend relevant oncology conferences which may occur on weekends.

Appropriately utilize all company approved marketing tools and resources, including digital presentations, use selling skills framework to advance in the selling cycle (i.e., another appointment, in-service, patient identification, etc.)

Develop customer specific pre- and post-call plans that include objectives, probes, and supporting approved materials.

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IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at  https://jobs.iqvia.com

IQVIA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable law. https://jobs.iqvia.com/eoe

IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.

The potential base pay range for this role is $100,000 - $152,000 annually. The actual base pay offered may vary based on a number of factors including job-related qualifications such as knowledge, skills, education, and experience; location; and/or schedule (full or part-time). Dependent on the position offered, incentive plans, bonuses, and/or other forms of compensation may be offered, in addition to a range of health and welfare and/or other benefits.

Job details

Seniority
Not listed
Function
Sales
Therapeutic area
Oncology
Location
San Jose, United States
Employment type
Full time

How this role compares

Computed from every other active Sales role in our database, not just this employer's listings.

We currently track 4764 comparable Sales roles across 221 biopharma companies.

4764Comparable roles tracked
4480Currently active
221Companies hiring similar roles
83Countries represented

Salary context

794 of 4764 peers report a salary range (USD, annualized)

Peers share this role's job function. This posting doesn't list a seniority level, so peers aren't narrowed by seniority either -- the range below may span more levels than usual.

This roleSubject $100,000/yr – $152,000/yr
Lowest disclosed · Pharmaceutical Sales Associate - Salt Lake City, UT · IQVIA $55/yr – $63,000/yr
Highest disclosed · Vice President, Vaccines Sales · Pfizer $300,100/yr – $500,100/yr
Peer group range $31,528 – $400,100 (median $145,550)

Where these roles are based

Top locations among the 4764 comparable roles

United States1949
China1117
Germany250
India197
Japan79
Poland77

+ 77 more countries

Seniority mix

1955 of 4764 peers have a known seniority level

Manager1152
Senior588
Director86
Associate70
Intern/Fellow/Postdoc32
Associate Director15
Executive/VP7
Senior Director5

Therapeutic area mix

1046 of 4764 peers have a known therapeutic area; the rest are genuinely unlabeled, not hidden

Oncology280
Neuroscience188
Rare Disease141
Cardiovascular / CVRM120
Dermatology & Aesthetics94
Immunology77
Vaccines & Infectious Disease62
Respiratory41
Gastroenterology35
Ophthalmology8

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How we calculate "similar"

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