Virtual Pharmaceutical Sales Specialist

Syneos Health; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare solutions company in Ottawa is seeking a Virtual Sales Specialist to drive product engagement through effective sales presentations. The ideal candidate has over 2 years of pharmaceutical sales experience, including virtual sales, and possesses exceptional communication skills. This role offers a competitive compensation package with health benefits and flexible paid time off.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)

Company match 401k

Flexible paid time off (PTO)

Paid sick time eligibility

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of pharmaceutical sales experience.
• 1+ years of virtual/inside healthcare sales experience is strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of medical and scientific concepts.

Responsibilities

• Execute client-directed outbound calls and virtual strategic interactions.
• Clearly articulate the clinical benefits of the product to HCPs.
• Develop deep product knowledge and local market trends.

Skills

Pharmaceutical sales experience

Virtual healthcare sales experience

Patient identification and lead generation

Expert selling skills

Strong verbal and written communication

Job description

Overview

Updated: September 3, 2025
Location: Ottawa, ON, Canada
Job ID:11125-OTHLOC-CoMwYfwo

At Syneos Health, we challenge the status quo, collaborate to deliver solutions, and are passionate about changing lives.

We are looking for a talented individual to join our team as a Virtual Sales Specialist.

Responsibilities

• Execute client-directed outbound calls, emails, and virtual strategic interactions with assigned targets and prospective customers to deliver effective sales presentations.
• Clearly articulate the clinical benefits and value of the product to HCPs and office staff using educational resources and support materials virtually.
• Foster trust and credibility through consistent, professional communication in a virtual setting with HCPs and office staff.
• Develop deep product & competitor knowledge, as well as understanding local & regional market trends for virtual territory.
• Focus on total office support staff to drive product value by ensuring the office staff has the appropriate tools.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of pharmaceutical sales experience
• 1+ years of virtual/inside healthcare sales experience is strongly preferred
• Strong patient identification and lead generation skills
• Expert selling skills, strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and effectively

• Familiarity with rare diseases products
• Strong understanding of medical and scientific concepts, with the ability to quickly learn and convey complex product information to healthcare professionals.

Why Syneos Health

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. If your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway. We also encourage you to join our Talent Network to stay connected to additional career opportunities.

Benefits

The benefits for this position will include a competitive compensation package, health benefits to include Medical, Dental and Vision, Company match 401k, flexible paid time off (PTO) and sick time. Eligibility for paid sick time may vary depending on where you work. Syneos Health complies with all applicable federal, state, and municipal paid sick time requirements.

Syneos Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, marital status, ethnicity, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. If you are an individual with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation to complete any part of our application process, please contact us to discuss accommodations.

Syneos Health has a voluntary COVID-19 vaccination policy. We strongly encourage all employees to be fully vaccinated. Certain local governments or customers may have vaccine requirements that apply to some employees.