Vaccines Specialist, Health and Science Professional - Matthews, NC

Pfizer • Charlotte, NC

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About The Position

The Vaccines Health and Science Professional (HSP) promotes Pfizer’s Vaccines Portfolio across customers and channels in an assigned geography. The role involves regular in-field customer engagement as well as virtual interactions. The HSP is accountable for launching new products, managing business relationships, understanding and securing formulary access, and conducting product promotion. The position also focuses on sales and relationship development with customers and accounts, including Therapeutic Area Specialists and Key Opinion Leaders.

The HSP applies customer, market, and business acumen alongside strong product and disease-state knowledge. The role calls for sales, strategic business development, account management, and customer engagement expertise in both virtual and in-person settings. The HSP works remotely with cross-functional internal teams to address customer needs and compliantly deliver Pfizer business objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least 2 years of experience in one or more of the following areas; alternatively, an associate’s degree with 6 or more years of experience, or a high school diploma or equivalent with 8 or more years of relevant experience: professional sales or promotional activity; small business ownership or other entrepreneurial experience; marketing; customer service and/or account management; relevant healthcare or scientific roles; educator roles; or full-time military experience.
• Must live within 25 miles of the border of the territory.
• 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.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States by any employer; U.S. work visa sponsorship is not available.
• Permanent work authorization in the United States is required.
• Strong customer, market, and business acumen; product and disease-state knowledge; sales, strategic business development, and account management skills; and customer engagement expertise in virtual and in-person settings.
• Strong communication skills and ability to use digital and virtual tools across multiple platforms.

Nice To Haves

• At least 1 year of pharmaceutical, biotech, medical sales, and/or medical-related marketing experience.
• A strong record of sales or marketing success, strong territory management skills, outstanding communication skills, and demonstrated teamwork, leadership, and accountability.
• Experience with vaccines therapeutic areas 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 to maximize approved business objectives.
• Engage with customers both face-to-face and virtually.
• Develop and implement effective business and territory call plans, including live and virtual customer engagement strategies.
• Build rapport and relationships with customers in live and virtual environments, using digital tools effectively to maintain engagement.
• Use internal reports and analytics to identify, develop, and implement strategic business opportunities.
• Compliantly use product and disease-state knowledge, approved clinical disease-state information, and patient resources as applicable.
• Demonstrate market knowledge and identify barriers and drivers across relevant business channels, including Public Health, Private Market, and Retail.
• Collaborate compliantly with cross-functional colleagues, including Field Medical and Account Management, to address customer inquiries and advance Pfizer objectives.
• Complete administrative expectations accurately, on time, and compliantly, including entering customer calls, submitting expenses, and responding to internal requests.

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.
• Overtime pay during initial new-hire sales training while classified as a salary non-exempt employee.

What This Job Offers

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