Pharmaceutical Field Specialist

STEM; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 73,800 - 129,150; Part time

Job summary

STEM Healthcare is seeking Field Specialists on a freelance basis to shadow pharmaceutical representatives and prepare observations reports after field days. The role is designed for part-time freelance and project-based work, with scheduling flexibility and domestic travel considerations.

You will shadow reps, observe customer interactions, conduct a 60‑minute interview, and submit structured reports within 24 hours.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years sales, marketing or market research experience within the pharmaceutical or healthcare industries.
• Bachelor's degree (marketing, science, or data focus preferred).
• Availability to work on a freelance basis.
• When working on a project, have 1–5 days availability during the week.
• Flexibility to work from morning to evening.
• Flexibility to travel within the country (approximately 50% domestic travel required).
• Good knowledge of Excel and strong typing skills.
• Strong attention to detail and good listening skills.

Responsibilities

• Contact sales representatives to arrange a shadowing day in the field.
• Observe interactions between sales representatives and customers without disrupting their day (either face to face or virtually).
• Conduct a 60‑minute interview during the field day.
• Submit structured reports (workbooks) after each day in the field based on observations made within 24 hours of field visit.
• Attend 30‑60 minute online sessions prior to each project to understand the project objectives and share feedback.
• Participate in project debrief calls and potentially provide feedback to assist in the development of final recommendations.

Skills

Sales experience

Market research

Strong listening skills

Attention to detail

Typing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

Job Purpose

We are constantly looking for Field Specialists to join our team on a freelance basis. This role will shadow pharmaceutical representatives for the day and prepare a report based on observations made while working with the representative as they interact with their customers. The positions are contracted on a daily basis, based on the size of the project and number of field days required. The position would be suitable for someone looking for part‑time freelance and project‑based work.

Responsibilities

• Contact sales representatives to arrange a shadowing day in the field.
• Observe interactions between sales representatives and customers without disrupting their day (either face to face or virtually).
• Conduct a 60‑minute interview during the field day.
• Submit structured reports (workbooks) after each day in the field based on observations made within 24 hours of field visit.
• Attend 30‑60 minute online sessions prior to each project to understand the project objectives and share feedback.
• Participate in project debrief calls and potentially provide feedback to assist in the development of final recommendations.

Requirements

• 7–10 years sales, marketing or market research experience within the pharmaceutical or healthcare industries.
• Bachelor's degree (marketing, science, or data focus preferred).
• Availability to work on a freelance basis.
• When working on a project, have 1–5 days availability during the week.
• Flexibility to work from morning to evening.
• Flexibility to travel within the country (approximately 50% domestic travel required).
• Good knowledge of Excel and strong typing skills.
• Strong attention to detail and good listening skills.

Equal Employment Opportunity

STEM Healthcare is an equal‑opportunity employer. STEM Healthcare will consider all qualified applicants for employment without discrimination on grounds of disability, sex or sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity leave status, race or national or ethnic origin, age, religion or belief, gender identity or re‑assignment, marital or civil partnership status, protected veteran status (if applicable) or any other characteristic protected by law. STEM Healthcare only employs individuals with the right to work in the country/ies where the role is advertised.

Don't meet every job requirement? That's okay! Our company is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role, but your experience doesn't perfectly fit every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this role or others.