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Screening Solutions Specialist - Schenectady, NY

Abbott

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Compensation
$61–123K/yr
Location
Albany, NY
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Valid Driver's License, required

Job overview

Abbott’s Cancer Diagnostics business is seeking a Screening Solutions Specialist to support the Schenectady, New York territory. The specialist will partner with healthcare providers to increase adoption of Cologuard and other diagnostic solutions through account management, clinical education, and collaboration. The role focuses on improving colorectal cancer screening while achieving sales objectives and building customer relationships.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Territory Planning, requiredAccount Management, requiredSales, requiredCommunication, requiredPresentation Skills, requiredInterpersonal Skills, requiredOrganizational Skills, requiredTime Management, requiredRelationship Building, requiredMedical Device Sales, nice to haveDiagnostics Sales, nice to haveBiotechnology Sales, nice to havePharmaceutical Sales, nice to haveHealthcare Sales, nice to havePrimary Care Sales, nice to haveTerritory Management, nice to haveMicrosoft Office, nice to haveExcel, nice to haveWord, nice to haveOutlook, nice to haveCRM Platforms, nice to haveData Analysis, nice to haveBusiness Intelligence Tools, nice to haveAnalytical Skills, nice to haveProblem Solving, nice to haveConsultative Selling, nice to have

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Business or Related, required4 Years Relevant Experience or Degree, required2 Years Sales or Account Management, required1 Year Sales + 1 Year Healthcare, requiredJunior Officer Military Service, requiredValid Driver's License, requiredAcceptable Driving Record, requiredDaily Territory Travel, requiredHealthcare Facility Credentialing, requiredUS Work Authorization Without Sponsorship, required2+ Years Healthcare Sales, nice to haveHealthcare Provider Customer Experience, nice to have

Benefits

Medical Insurance
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

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.

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.

  • Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit—an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor's degree.

  • 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.

This is a field-based position supporting the Schenectady, NY territory

The Opportunity

This position is within the Cancer Diagnostics business. Abbott's Cancer Diagnostics business was established through the acquisition of Exact Sciences', bringing together Abbott's global diagnostics leadership with Exact Sciences' expertise in cancer screening and diagnostic testing. Together, we're advancing the early detection of cancer and improving outcomes for patients through innovative, accessible testing solutions. Our combined portfolio and reach allow us to bring life-changing diagnostic technology to more patients, providers, and health systems worldwide.

As a Screening Solutions Specialist , you'll play a frontline role in advancing colorectal cancer screening by partnering with healthcare providers to increase adoption of Cologuard® and other diagnostic solutions. You'll build trusted customer relationships, identify opportunities to improve patient care, and drive business growth through strategic account management, clinical education, and cross-functional collaboration.

What You'll Work On

  • Develop and execute strategic territory and account plans to increase awareness, adoption, and utilization of Cologuard while achieving sales objectives.

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with physicians, healthcare administrators, and other key stakeholders by identifying unmet needs and delivering value-based diagnostic solutions.

  • Analyze local healthcare markets, customer data, and account insights to identify opportunities that improve patient outcomes and enhance the system of care.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional partners including Marketing, Medical Affairs, Screening Advocates, Sales Operations, and Area Managers to implement customer-specific business strategies and maximize account success.

  • Accurately document customer interactions, sales activities, market intelligence, and pipeline development within CRM while maintaining the highest ethical, quality, and compliance standards.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Sales, Life Sciences, or a related field or four (4) years of relevant professional experience in lieu of a degree.

  • Two (2) years of sales, inside sales, or account management experience OR one (1) year of sales experience plus one (1) year of healthcare-related experience OR completion of active-duty military service as a Junior Officer or above.

  • Strong verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to build credibility and influence customers.

  • Excellent organizational, time management, and relationship-building skills.

  • Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record that meets company requirements.

  • Ability to travel daily throughout the assigned territory, including occasional overnight travel.

  • Ability to meet healthcare facility credentialing requirements, including vaccination or other site-specific requirements where applicable.

  • Legal authorization to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Two (2) or more years of medical device, diagnostics, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or healthcare sales experience.

  • Experience calling on primary care physicians or other healthcare provider customers.

  • Demonstrated success in commissioned sales and territory management.

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook) and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) platforms.

  • Experience using data and business intelligence tools to guide account planning and sales strategy.

  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and consultative selling skills with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Apply Now

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: https://abbottbenefits.com/

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an

Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

Connect with us at abbott.com, on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/abbott-/ , and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/AbbottCareers .

The base pay for this position is $61,300.00 – $122,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.

To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email [email protected]

How this job compares

Set against the 46,979 open Sales jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$61–123K/yr
  • New York median$111–160K/yr2,080 salary ranges
  • US median$95–141K/yr24,340 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $92K, is 33% below the New York median midpoint ($138K) — in the middle half of Sales salary ranges in New York.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 3,423 open Sales jobs in New York and 46,979 across the US. 9% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in New York
Experience
This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience; Sales postings that state a minimum ask for 4 years at the median (27,169 postings).
Education
9,306 of the 46,979 open Sales jobs (20%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Pay, requirements and demand for Sales jobs

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