Dermatology Senior Health and Science Specialist - Fort Wayne, IN

Pfizer; United States; Remote; USD 121,000 - 217,000; Full time

Job summary

Pfizer seeks a Health & Science Specialist to launch new products, manage relationships, promote products, and engage with healthcare professionals. The role requires strong sales skills, effective communication, and a deep understanding of the pharmaceutical market. With a competitive salary and excellent benefits, this position provides an opportunity for significant impact in the healthcare field.

Benefits

401(k) plan with matching contributions

Generous paid vacation and leave

Health benefits including medical, dental, and vision

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of previous pharmaceutical or biotech sales experience.
• Demonstrated leadership ability across peer groups.
• Must live within 50 miles of the territory.

Responsibilities

• Launch new products and manage business relationships.
• Engage in product promotion within assigned accounts.
• Effectively build rapport with customers both virtually and in-person.

Skills

Sales Skills

Communication Skills

Customer Engagement

Strategic Thinking

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Associate's Degree with 8+ years of experience

High school diploma with 10+ years of experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Digital Engagement Tools

Job description

Why Patients Need You

At Pfizer, our colleagues worldwide work together to improve health for everyone, everywhere. We offer opportunities for growth, a culture that values diversity, and the chance to impact millions of lives. As a global leader in biopharmaceuticals, we are seeking top talent inspired by our mission to innovate and bring life-changing therapies to patients.

What You Will Achieve

The Health & Science Specialists are responsible for launching new products, managing business relationships, understanding formulary access, and promoting products within assigned accounts. They focus on sales efforts and relationship development with customers, including Therapeutic Area Specialists and Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs).

Ideal candidates will possess strong customer, market, and business acumen, along with deep product and disease state knowledge. They should demonstrate excellent sales, promotional, and strategic business development skills, with expertise in both virtual and in-person customer engagement. Proficiency with digital tools and multi-platform communication is essential.

How You Will Achieve It

1. Identify and implement effective virtual and in-person engagement strategies tailored to each customer, developing and executing comprehensive call plans that adapt based on insights.
2. Build rapport and maintain relationships with customers across various environments, utilizing digital tools like Veeva Engage, Zoom, WebEx, and Microsoft Office, and quickly adopting new tools as they emerge.
3. Deliver targeted, compliant messaging using approved materials to drive product demand, and provide insights to support the development of new messaging and resources.
4. Educate providers on product value propositions using disease state knowledge and approved clinical information.
5. Coordinate with healthcare providers and office staff to plan engagements in multiple formats, ensuring alignment with customer preferences and compliance guidelines.
6. Strategically deploy Pfizer resources such as samples, vouchers, and co-pay support to meet provider and patient needs, integrating guidance from management and support functions into planning.
7. Support patient access by providing information on reimbursement, assistance programs, and co-pay resources.
8. Present product terms and answer on-label questions proactively, introducing customers to Pfizer’s digital resources like the Galaxy portal.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience (8+ years with associate’s degree, 10+ years with high school diploma)
• At least 3 years of pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical sales/marketing experience, with demonstrated leadership and success in a specialized market involving reimbursement and service centers
• Strong territory management, communication, teamwork, leadership, and accountability skills
• Residence within 50 miles of the territory
• Valid US driver’s license with a compliant driving record

Nice-to-Have

• 3-5 years of specialty marketing/sales experience
• Knowledge of disease states, therapeutic areas, and products
• Deep understanding of customer segments and markets
• Strategic account management skills
• Proven ability to influence and support customers, excellent communication and leadership skills
• Adaptability to new working methods and environments
• Ability to work effectively in a matrix organization and leverage resources
• Leadership and collaboration skills to drive performance

Work Environment & Other Details

• Willingness to travel within the territory, including overnight stays as needed
• Application deadline: 6/12/2025
• Salary range: $121,000 - $217,000 plus quarterly sales incentives
• Comprehensive benefits including 401(k), health coverage, paid leave, and more. Details at Pfizer Candidate Site – U.S. Benefits.
• Relocation assistance may be available.

Additional Information

• Pfizer complies with the Sunshine Act reporting requirements for payments to healthcare providers.
• We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. This position requires work authorization in the U.S.