Pfizer

Area Business Manager

Pfizer
Posted 10/20/2026full-timeRemote • Ohio • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership in managing and developing high-performing sales teams within the pharmaceutical or biotech sectors, with a focus on strategic planning, compliance, and customer engagement. Proficient in utilizing digital tools and data analysis to drive sales performance and market understanding.

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Leadership ExperienceSales Performance ManagementStrategic PlanningCross-Functional CollaborationData Analysis

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Motivate, manage, and develop a high-performing team of sales professionals
  • Supervise and lead 9-12 Neuroscience Health & Science Professionals
  • Drive understanding of relevant policies and guidance and advance a culture of excellence
  • Oversee district hiring, coaching, representative development, and performance management
  • Manage sales performance for the business portfolio of products
  • Assess area stakeholders and future marketplace trends
  • Regularly coach and observe Neuroscience Health & Science Professionals
  • Maintain frequent customer contact and partner with marketing and channel colleagues
  • Ensure compliance with selling activities and legal and regulatory requirements
  • Develop and implement strategic district plans, business plans, and district budgets
  • Plan, organize, and monitor performance to achieve district business potential
  • Ensure effective utilization of promotional materials and measure field implementation
  • Analyze data proactively to identify market trends
  • Identify and develop key account opportunities affecting area and national business
  • Build relationships with customers, KOLs, key stakeholders, channel partners, and cross-functional partners
  • Engage customers in clinical conversations and use content appropriately
  • Coach HSPs on connecting cross-functional colleagues and using digital tools to address customer needs
  • Partner with Marketing on key strategies, business imperatives, and objectives during the operating plan process
  • Operate digital and virtual tools/platforms
  • Coach and counsel district members on performance, selling skills, product knowledge, and capabilities
  • Escalate compliance issues and ensure team integrity
  • Apply situational leadership and interactive coaching methods
  • Build team culture, engagement, and morale
  • Promote feedback and continuous improvement
  • Establish team goals and hold team members accountable
  • Report to the Regional Business Director
  • Travel to representatives within the district and attend area/national meetings, including overnight stays as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor's Degree required
  • Previous pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical marketing/sales experience
  • At least 3-5 years in a position with demonstrated leadership across peer and customer groups
  • Ability to develop and motivate others, lead through change, and deliver on Pfizer business imperatives
  • Strong organizational and analytical skills
  • Ability to analyze and draw appropriate conclusions using sales data/call reporting software/applications
  • Ability to travel, including overnight travel, as needed
  • Valid US driver's license and driving record compliant with company standards
  • Breadth of diverse leadership experiences and capabilities, including influencing and collaborating with peers, developing and coaching others, and overseeing colleagues' work
  • MBA or relevant graduate degree preferred
  • 3-5 years of people management experience preferred
  • Experience with key thought leaders or high-influence customers in large group practices, hospitals, or managed care organizations preferred
  • Cross-functional collaboration mindset
  • Feedback culture mindset
  • Additional digital, Legal and Compliance training preferred
  • Competency with virtual and digital tools/platforms
  • Data-driven resource management
  • Strategic thinking and flawless execution
  • Collaborative and motivational leadership and internal stakeholder management skills
  • Enterprise thinking
  • Excellent facilitation skills
  • Product launch experience preferred
  • Experience in Specialty Sales preferred
  • Must be authorized to work in the U.S. by any employer
  • Permanent work authorization in the United States required
  • U.S. work visa sponsorship is not available now or in the future

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility
  • Opportunities for career growth and development
  • Development opportunities to maintain engagement and support career growth

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Hard Skills
Sales Data AnalysisPerformance ManagementCoaching and DevelopmentMarket Trend AnalysisProduct KnowledgeDigital Tools ProficiencyRegulatory ComplianceStrategic ThinkingOrganizational SkillsFacilitation Skills
Soft Skills
Motivational LeadershipCollaborationFeedback Culture MindsetTeam BuildingCommunication Skills
Tools & Technologies
Call Reporting SoftwareDigital PlatformsVirtual Tools
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor's DegreeMBA or Relevant Graduate Degree Preferred
Industry Keywords
Pharmaceutical SalesBiotech SalesMedical MarketingSpecialty SalesKey Opinion LeadersManaged Care Organizations