Gastroenterology Health & Science Specialist - Washington, DC

Pfizer • Columbia, DC

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Pfizer's GI Sales organization aims to improve the lives of individuals with serious gastrointestinal diseases by connecting scientific innovation with clinicians and healthcare systems. The mission is to promote Pfizer GI therapies compliantly, educate customers on appropriate use, and reduce barriers to access and workflow, ensuring more patients can initiate and maintain the correct therapy. This leads to better, more consistent patient outcomes and an elevated standard of care within the gastroenterology community. The Specialty Care - GI Health & Science Specialist is a field-based role focused on launching and growing GI products through strategic, compliant relationships within assigned accounts. This position collaborates with Therapeutic Area Specialists and Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) to implement effective promotional strategies, facilitate formulary access, and engage customers effectively. The role requires strong sales acumen, deep product and disease-state knowledge, and a structured approach to in-person engagement, working alongside cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree OR an associate’s degree with 8+ years of work experience OR a high school diploma (or equivalent) with 10+ years of work experience.
• Minimum of 3 years in one or more of the following: Pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical device sales; Pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical device marketing; Aligned therapeutic specific healthcare provider experience.
• Valid US driver’s license and driving record in compliance with company standards.
• Any DUI/DWI or other impaired driving citation within the past 7 years will disqualify you from being hired.
• Permanent work authorization in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• 3–5 years of specialty sales experience, preferably in Gastroenterology, immunology, or inflammation.
• Strong understanding of complex disease states, biologics, and specialty reimbursement and distribution processes.
• Experience engaging key opinion leaders and high-influence accounts.
• Demonstrated business acumen, data-driven decision making, and strategic thinking.
• Strong digital engagement capability (e.g., Veeva Engage, Teams) and comfort in hybrid selling models.

Responsibilities

• Drive customer engagement and sales performance through effective in-person interactions.
• Build strong, compliant relationships with HCPs and office staff across assigned accounts.
• Deliver approved promotional and disease-state messaging to support appropriate product use.
• Leverage product, disease, and market knowledge to identify opportunities and prioritize accounts.
• Support patient access by providing information on reimbursement, hubs, and co-pay resources.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to address customer needs and advance business objectives.
• Use digital tools and insights to plan, execute, and optimize territory activities.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions
• Additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution
• Paid vacation, holiday and personal days
• Paid caregiver/parental and medical leave
• Health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage
• Relocation assistance may be available

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree