Oncology Sales Specialist Jobs in New York
Oncology Sales Specialist jobs in New York represent one of the most active pharmaceutical sales markets in the country, with demand concentrated in oncology biologics, immunotherapy, and specialty therapeutic areas at levels from entry-level territory representatives through senior account executives. The largest hiring metros are New York City, White Plains, and Newark-adjacent northern New Jersey corridors, where anchor employers like Bristol Myers Squibb, Pfizer, and Regeneron maintain substantial commercial operations. The most consistent openings focus on solid tumor portfolios, hematology, and rare disease accounts. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Salary Range
The expected base rate for this Glens Falls, New York, United States-based position is $23.24 to $34.85 per hour. (Exact rate is determined on a case-by-case basis commensurate with experience level, as well as education and certifications pertaining to each position which may be above the listed job requirements).
Schedule: This is a full-time day shift, remote position! Will have to attend on-site General Orientation.
The Impact You Can Make
As an Oncology Data Specialist (ODS®), you will analyze all forms of medical records extracting clinical, pathological, therapeutic and epidemiologic data. Abstract and code all malignant and reportable benign conditions diagnosed and/or treated throughout the Glens Falls Hospital system for all pathologically or clinically diagnosed cases including imaging or cytology. Oncology data is a specialized field that supports cancer care without being on the front lines of patient care.
How You Will Fulfill Your Potential (Responsibilities)
- Abstracting – Assign correct codes using all manuals, coding and staging schemas in current use. Thorough documentation to support coding choices. Must be able to recognize basic cell types for classification purposes. Analyze electronic & paper medical records, extract clinical, pathological, therapeutic and epidemiologic data according to established oncology data collection practices & standards. Accurately enters all information into the registry software in adherence with regulatory timeliness guidelines.
- Follow-up – Continuous follow-up through the initiation of first course of treatment for thorough documentation of complete therapies planned and administered. Documentation to include reason no treatment when applicable.
- Case finding / Accessioning – Determine if a case qualifies for accessioning using all manuals, coding and staging schemas in current use, prepare and abstract data on all patients receiving diagnosis and/or treatment care.
- Cancer Program Support – Maintains the cancer registry in accordance with accepted ACoS CoC standards, NYSCR regulations, and GFH guidelines. Provides support for oncology case conference in the absence of the Oncology Data Management Coordinator.
- Professional Development – obtain continuing education units as required to maintain ODS credential, participate in professional organizations, meetings and educational programs to advance knowledge and expertise in registry data management.
What You Bring (Qualifications)
- Education: Minimum Associates degree required; Bachelor’s preferred. Continued education maintained for ODS credential per NYS DOH and CoC regulations.
- Experience: Minimum 3 years of experience in related healthcare field or practicum in an NCRA accredited program.
- Licenses/Certificates/Registrations: Certified Oncology Data Specialist required. A strong candidate who meets eligibility requirements for ODS credentialing within 2 years of employment while working under the supervision of an ODS may be considered.
- Skills/Abilities:
- Position requires knowledge of malignant disease process, applicable work-up, treatment and outcomes for each disease.
- Possess ability to maintain current knowledge of treatment trends, diagnostics, understand and appreciate the role of the registry within the cancer program; proficiency in medical terminology, anatomy & physiology.
- Good communication skills and experience interacting with physicians and other healthcare professionals.
- Maintains patient confidentiality.
- Knowledge of computer operations, MS Office Suite and current registry vendor software (ERS/CRStar).
Salary Range
The expected base rate for this Glens Falls, New York, United States-based position is $23.24 to $34.85 per hour. (Exact rate is determined on a case-by-case basis commensurate with experience level, as well as education and certifications pertaining to each position which may be above the listed job requirements).
Schedule: This is a full-time day shift, remote position! Will have to attend on-site General Orientation.
The Impact You Can Make
As an Oncology Data Specialist (ODS®), you will analyze all forms of medical records extracting clinical, pathological, therapeutic and epidemiologic data. Abstract and code all malignant and reportable benign conditions diagnosed and/or treated throughout the Glens Falls Hospital system for all pathologically or clinically diagnosed cases including imaging or cytology. Oncology data is a specialized field that supports cancer care without being on the front lines of patient care.
How You Will Fulfill Your Potential (Responsibilities)
- Abstracting – Assign correct codes using all manuals, coding and staging schemas in current use. Thorough documentation to support coding choices. Must be able to recognize basic cell types for classification purposes. Analyze electronic & paper medical records, extract clinical, pathological, therapeutic and epidemiologic data according to established oncology data collection practices & standards. Accurately enters all information into the registry software in adherence with regulatory timeliness guidelines.
- Follow-up – Continuous follow-up through the initiation of first course of treatment for thorough documentation of complete therapies planned and administered. Documentation to include reason no treatment when applicable.
- Case finding / Accessioning – Determine if a case qualifies for accessioning using all manuals, coding and staging schemas in current use, prepare and abstract data on all patients receiving diagnosis and/or treatment care.
- Cancer Program Support – Maintains the cancer registry in accordance with accepted ACoS CoC standards, NYSCR regulations, and GFH guidelines. Provides support for oncology case conference in the absence of the Oncology Data Management Coordinator.
- Professional Development – obtain continuing education units as required to maintain ODS credential, participate in professional organizations, meetings and educational programs to advance knowledge and expertise in registry data management.
What You Bring (Qualifications)
- Education: Minimum Associates degree required; Bachelor’s preferred. Continued education maintained for ODS credential per NYS DOH and CoC regulations.
- Experience: Minimum 3 years of experience in related healthcare field or practicum in an NCRA accredited program.
- Licenses/Certificates/Registrations: Certified Oncology Data Specialist required. A strong candidate who meets eligibility requirements for ODS credentialing within 2 years of employment while working under the supervision of an ODS may be considered.
- Skills/Abilities:
- Position requires knowledge of malignant disease process, applicable work-up, treatment and outcomes for each disease.
- Possess ability to maintain current knowledge of treatment trends, diagnostics, understand and appreciate the role of the registry within the cancer program; proficiency in medical terminology, anatomy & physiology.
- Good communication skills and experience interacting with physicians and other healthcare professionals.
- Maintains patient confidentiality.
- Knowledge of computer operations, MS Office Suite and current registry vendor software (ERS/CRStar).
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What New York Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in oncology sales specialist jobs across New York.
- Bachelor's degree in life sciences, business, or a related field required by most New York employers
- Demonstrated pharmaceutical or biotech sales experience within oncology or specialty therapeutics preferred
- Ability to call on oncologists, hematologists, and cancer center staff across New York territories
- Familiarity with Oncology Care Model accounts and major New York cancer center networks
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel within an assigned New York territory consistently
- Proficiency with CRM systems and reporting tools used by major New York commercial teams
Oncology Sales Specialist Jobs in New York: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a oncology sales specialist in New York?
New York does not require a state-issued license to work as an oncology sales specialist, so the path centers on education and experience. Most employers expect a bachelor's degree in a life science or business field, followed by at least one to two years in pharmaceutical or biotech sales. Breaking into oncology specifically often means starting in a primary care or specialty sales role with a New York-based manufacturer or distributor, then building relationships with oncology accounts before moving into a dedicated oncology territory.
Which companies hire oncology sales specialists in New York?
Employers hiring oncology sales specialists in New York right now include Natera, Eisai, and The Guthrie Clinic, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. New York's concentration of major cancer centers and academic medical systems drives consistent demand from both large pharmaceutical manufacturers and smaller specialty biotech companies with commercial operations in the region.
Which New York cities have the most oncology sales specialist jobs?
New York, Buffalo, and Potsdam account for the most oncology sales specialist openings in New York. New York City dominates because it is home to Memorial Sloan Kettering, Weill Cornell Medicine, and numerous large hospital networks that anchor pharmaceutical territory assignments, while White Plains and Long Island attract openings tied to suburban cancer center networks and the regional headquarters of several major biotech and specialty pharma companies.
Are there remote oncology sales specialist jobs in New York?
Yes, but they're rare. Oncology sales is fundamentally a field-based role requiring in-person visits to oncologists, infusion centers, and hospital accounts, which limits fully remote arrangements. About 80% of oncology sales specialist openings tied to New York are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those positions tend to involve medical affairs, field reimbursement, or account management functions rather than traditional territory sales.
How can I get hired as a oncology sales specialist in New York with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is landing a general pharmaceutical sales role with a New York-based company and using that territory experience to move into oncology. Large employers with New York commercial teams often recruit associate sales representatives or specialty sales trainees from backgrounds in clinical roles, laboratory science, or device sales. Building familiarity with New York cancer center accounts and earning a Pharmaceutical Sales Certification can strengthen a candidacy when applying for junior oncology territory openings.
Where can I find and apply to oncology sales specialist jobs in New York?
You can find and apply to oncology sales specialist jobs in New York on Migrate Mate, which lists current New York openings updated regularly. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your background and preferred territory, and apply directly to each position without creating a profile or signing up.
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