Gastroenterology Health & Science Specialist - Lexington, KY

Pfizer • USA - KY - Remote, KY

7d • $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 high-impact customer engagement. The specialist applies sales acumen, product and disease-state expertise, and structured in-person engagement while collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives.

The GI Sales organization aims to improve the lives of people with serious gastrointestinal disease by connecting scientific innovation to clinicians and care systems. The work includes promoting GI therapies compliantly, helping customers understand appropriate use, and addressing access and workflow barriers. The position supports patient identification, treatment initiation and persistence, evidence-based treatment discussions, and stronger care pathways through partnerships with GI offices, infusion and ancillary sites, and internal teams.

The role is field-based, and the employee must reside within a workable distance of all points of business in the assigned territory. The territory includes Lexington and Bowling Green, Kentucky, and Charleston, West Virginia. Travel to accounts and offices is required; overnight stays may be needed depending on territory size and business needs. The annual base salary range is $108,600–$250,700, with an additional sales incentive bonus. Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and eligibility. During initial sales training the employee is salary non-exempt and eligible for overtime; after training certification, the employee becomes overtime exempt.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, or an associate’s degree with at least 8 years of work experience, or a high school diploma or equivalent with at least 10 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 a driving record that complies with company standards.
• A DUI/DWI or other impaired-driving citation within the past 7 years disqualifies candidates from being hired.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States by any employer and have permanent U.S. work authorization; U.S. work visa sponsorship is not available.
• Must reside within a workable distance of all points of business in the assigned territory.
• Ability to travel to all accounts and office locations within the territory.

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 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.
• Partner with Therapeutic Area Specialists and Key Opinion Leaders to execute promotional strategies, support formulary access, and engage customers.
• Promote appropriate identification, initiation, and persistence through customer engagement and access pull-through in GI practices.
• Reinforce evidence-based value narratives using approved materials to support informed treatment decisions.
• Partner with GI offices and infusion or ancillary sites to simplify treatment starts, reimbursement navigation, and continuity of care.
• Travel to accounts and office locations throughout the assigned territory; stay overnight when business needs require.

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.
• Additional 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: Mid Level