[Hiring] Dermatology Health and Science Specialist @Pfizer

Role Description

The Dermatology Health & Science Specialist is responsible for:

  • Launching new products and managing business relationships.
  • Understanding formulary access and engaging in product promotion within assigned accounts.
  • Sales efforts and relationship development with assigned customers and accounts, including Therapeutic Area Specialists and Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs).

The specialist should possess:

  • Customer, market, and business acumen combined with strong product and disease state knowledge.
  • Strong sales, promotional, and strategic business development skills.
  • In-depth customer engagement expertise in both virtual and in-person settings.
  • Outstanding communication skills and proficiency in digital and virtual tools.

Qualifications

  • A Bachelor’s Degree OR an associate’s degree with 8+ years of experience; OR a high school diploma (or equivalent) with 10+ years of relevant experience.
  • Minimum of 3 years of previous Pharmaceutical biotech or medical marketing/promotional/sales experience.
  • History of marketing, promotional or sales success, strong territory management skills.
  • Must live within 50 miles of the territory.
  • Valid US driver’s license and a driving record in compliance with company standards.

Requirements

  • 3-5 years specialty marketing/promotional/sales experience.
  • Strong knowledge of disease states, therapeutic areas, and products.
  • Deep knowledge of applicable customers and markets (prescribers/HCPs/institutions/organizations).
  • Demonstrated ability to engage, influence, and support customers throughout the marketing, promotional, and sales process.
  • Ability to work in a matrix environment and leverage multiple resources to meet customer needs.

Benefits

  • 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution.
  • Paid vacation, holiday, and personal days.
  • Paid caregiver/parental and medical leave.
  • Health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.
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