Vaccines Specialist, Health and Science Professional - Des Moines, IA

Pfizer • Des Moines, IA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Pfizer, a global leader in the biopharmaceutical industry, is seeking a Vaccines Health and Science Professional (HSP) responsible for the promotion of a Vaccines Portfolio across customers and channels. This position requires regular live in-field customer engagement in addition to virtual engagements. The HSP is accountable for launching new products, deciding upon the best strategies to manage business relationships, understanding and securing formulary access, and engaging in product promotion within the assigned geography. The HSP is also responsible for sales efforts and relationship development with customers and accounts, including Therapeutic Area Specialists and Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs). The ideal candidate will possess customer, market, and business acumen combined with strong product and disease state knowledge. They should demonstrate strong sales, strategic business development, account management skills, and in-depth customer engagement expertise in both virtual and in-person settings. A systematic approach to virtual engagement (e.g., clear agenda, next steps/follow-ups) is expected, along with outstanding communication skills and adeptness in operating digital and virtual tools/multi-platforms. The HSP must be effective at working remotely in collaboration with cross-functional internal teams to address customer needs and compliantly deliver on Pfizer business objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Minimum 2 years of experience in one or more of the following OR an associate’s degree with 6+ years of experience; OR high school diploma (or equivalent) with 8+ years of relevant experience: Professional Sales or Promotional Activity, Small Business Owner or other Entrepreneurial experience, Marketing, Customer Service and/or Account Management, Relevant Healthcare/Scientific roles (e.g., RN, Pharmacist, PT, OT, etc.), Educator (e.g., Teacher, Principal), Full time Military experience
• Must live within 25 miles of the border of the territory
• 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

• At least 1 year of pharmaceutical, biotech, medical sales and/or medical related marketing
• Strong track record of sales or marketing success, strong territory management skills, outstanding communications skills, as well as demonstrated teamwork, leadership ability and accountability
• Experience with Vaccines therapeutic area and products
• Knowledge of posted territory customers and markets (prescribers/HCPs/institutions/organizations)
• Reside within the territory boundaries

Responsibilities

• Drive sales in assigned territory to maximize approved business objectives
• Engages with customers both face to face and virtually
• Develops and implements effective business and territory call plans; effectively identifies and implements live/virtual engagement strategies with customer to maximize overall effectiveness and impact
• Effectively builds rapport and relationships with customers in both live and virtual environments; uses judgment to maintain customer engagement by successfully utilizing existing and ever-changing digital tools effectively for successful customer engagement
• Understands and leverages internal reports and analytics to assist with identifying, developing, and implementing strategic business opportunities
• Compliantly leverages product and disease state knowledge using approved clinically oriented disease state information and patient resources, as applicable
• Demonstrates market knowledge, uncovering barriers and drivers across all relevant business channels (Public Health, Private Market, Retail, etc.)
• Collaborate effectively and compliantly with cross-functional colleagues, including Field Medical and Account Management, to address customer inquiries and advance Pfizer objectives
• Completes all administrative expectations on time and compliantly (e.g., entering customer calls appropriately, submitting expenses, responding to all requests from sales leadership, managers and/or Pfizer internal partners)

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an 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 based on business needs and/or eligibility.

What This Job Offers

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