Cardiovascular Specialist, Health and Science Professional - Suffolk, VA

Pfizer • Virginia Beach, VA

5d • $76,000 - $199,600 • Remote

About The Position

The Cardiovascular Specialist, Health and Science Professional (CARD HSP) promotes Pfizer cardiovascular therapies for patients suffering from non-valvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF) or venous thromboembolism (VTE). The role is responsible for increasing territory sales and developing customer and account relationships by promoting products and identifying effective strategies to manage the business. The specialist uses customer, market, and business acumen; analytical skills; product and disease-state knowledge; and in-person and virtual engagement expertise to address customer needs and compliantly advance Pfizer objectives.

This is a remote, field-based position covering Suffolk, Chesapeake, Norfolk, and Virginia Beach, Virginia, as well as Elizabeth City and Nags Head, North Carolina. The employee must live within 25 miles of the territory border and be able to travel to accounts and offices throughout the territory. Overnight stays may be required depending on territory size and business needs.

The annual base salary range is $76,000–$199,600, with an additional quarterly sales incentive bonus. During initial sales training, the role is salary non-exempt and eligible for overtime; after training certification, it becomes overtime exempt. Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and eligibility. Pfizer requires permanent U.S. work authorization and does not offer work visa sponsorship for this role.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least 2 years of experience in one or more of the following areas: professional sales or promotional activity; small business ownership or other entrepreneurial experience; marketing; customer service and/or account management; relevant healthcare or scientific roles (such as RN, pharmacist, PT, or OT); educator roles (such as teacher or principal); or full-time military experience.
• Alternatively, an associate’s degree with at least 6 years of relevant experience, or a high school diploma or equivalent with at least 8 years of relevant experience.
• Live within 25 miles of the border of the territory.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and driving record compliant with company standards. Any DUI/DWI or other impaired-driving citation within the past 7 years disqualifies candidates.
• Ability to travel to all accounts and office locations within the territory.
• Permanent U.S. work authorization; visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

• At least 1 year of pharmaceutical, biotech, medical sales, and/or medical-related marketing experience.
• Strong track record of sales or marketing success.
• Strong territory management skills.
• Outstanding communication skills, teamwork, leadership ability, and accountability.
• Experience with applicable disease states, therapeutic area, and products.
• Knowledge of customers and markets in the posted territory, including prescribers, healthcare professionals, institutions, and organizations.
• Residence within the territory boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales in the assigned territory.
• Engage with customers both face to face and virtually.
• Develop and implement effective business and territory call plans, identifying and using live and virtual customer engagement strategies to maximize effectiveness and impact.
• Build rapport and relationships with customers in live and virtual environments, using judgment and available digital tools to maintain engagement.
• Use internal reports and analytics to identify, develop, and implement strategic business opportunities.
• Use product and disease-state knowledge compliantly to educate providers on unbranded and branded product value propositions for relevant patient populations, and strategically use approved clinical disease-state information and patient resources as applicable.
• Collaborate effectively and compliantly across the organization to address customer inquiries and advance Pfizer objectives.
• Complete administrative expectations on time and compliantly.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with Pfizer matching contributions and an additional Pfizer retirement savings contribution.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and personal days.
• Paid caregiver/parental and medical leave.
• Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.
• Quarterly sales incentive bonus.
• Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level