Gastroenterology Health & Science Specialist - Virginia Beach, VA

Pfizer • Hampton, VA

4d • $108,600 - $250,700 • Onsite

About The Position

The Specialty Care - GI Health & Science Specialist is a field-based specialty sales role responsible for driving the launch and growth of GI products through compliant, strategic relationships within assigned accounts. The role partners with Therapeutic Area Specialists and Key Opinion Leaders to execute promotional strategies, support formulary access, and deliver customer engagement. The specialist uses sales acumen, product and disease-state expertise, and structured in-person engagement while collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives.

The role supports Pfizer’s GI Sales organization mission to connect scientific innovation with clinicians and care systems, promote GI therapies compliantly, help customers understand appropriate use, and reduce access and workflow barriers. The territory includes Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Mechanicsville, Hampton, and Newport News, Virginia. The colleague must reside within a workable distance of the territory and travel to accounts and office locations; overnight stays may be required depending on territory size and business needs.

The annual base salary range is $108,600–$250,700, with an additional sales incentive bonus. During initial sales training the position 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. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States; work visa sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree; alternatively, an associate’s degree with 8 or more years of work experience, or a high school diploma or equivalent with 10 or more years of work experience.
• At least 3 years of experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical device sales; pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical device marketing; or aligned therapeutic-specific healthcare provider experience.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and driving record that complies with company standards.
• Any DUI/DWI or other impaired-driving citation within the past 7 years disqualifies the candidate.
• Ability to reside within a workable distance of the assigned territory and travel to all accounts and office locations within it.
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States and have permanent U.S. work authorization; visa sponsorship is unavailable.

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, such as Veeva Engage or Teams, and comfort with hybrid selling models.

Responsibilities

• Drive customer engagement and sales performance through effective in-person interactions.
• Build strong, compliant relationships with healthcare professionals and office staff across assigned accounts.
• Deliver approved promotional and disease-state messaging to support appropriate product use.
• Use product, disease, and market knowledge to identify opportunities and prioritize accounts.
• Support patient access by providing information about 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.
• Partner with Therapeutic Area Specialists and Key Opinion Leaders to execute promotional strategies and support formulary access.

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.
• Sales incentive bonus.
• Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and eligibility.

What This Job Offers

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