Gastroenterology Health & Science Specialist

Pfizer

. Drive customer engagement and sales performance through effective in-person interactions .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeLos Angeles • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $108,600 - $250,700 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in pharmaceutical sales with a strong focus on customer engagement, strategic relationship building, and knowledge of complex disease states. Proficient in utilizing digital tools for territory management and optimizing sales performance.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Pharmaceutical Sales ExperienceGastroenterology KnowledgeDigital Engagement CapabilityKey Opinion Leader EngagementStrategic Thinking

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Hard Skills

Sales PerformanceCustomer EngagementDisease-State MessagingReimbursement KnowledgeMarket KnowledgeBusiness AcumenData-Driven Decision MakingSpecialty Reimbursement ProcessHybrid Selling ModelsCompliance Standards

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingCollaborationCommunicationStrategic Relationship ManagementProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

Veeva EngageMicrosoft TeamsDigital Tools

Industry Keywords

BiotechMedical Device SalesHealthcare Provider ExperienceTherapeutic Area SpecialistsFormulary Access

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive customer engagement and sales performance through effective in-person interactions
Build strong, compliant relationships with HCPs and office staff across assigned accounts
Deliver approved promotional and disease-state messaging to support appropriate product use
Leverage 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
Drive the launch and growth of GI products through compliant, strategic relationships within assigned accounts
Partner with Therapeutic Area Specialists and Key Opinion Leaders to execute promotional strategies and support formulary access
Travel to accounts and office locations within the assigned territory, including overnight stays as necessary

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree OR an associate’s degree with 8+ years of work experience OR a high school diploma (or equivalent) with 10+ years of work experience
Minimum of 3 years in pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical device sales; pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical device marketing; or aligned therapeutic specific healthcare provider experience
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
Must reside within a workable distance of all points of business within the assigned territory
Ability to travel to all accounts/office locations within territory
Candidates must be authorized to be employed 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
Preferred: 3–5 years of specialty sales experience, preferably in Gastroenterology, immunology, or inflammation
Preferred: Strong understanding of complex disease states, biologics, and specialty reimbursement and distribution process
Preferred: Experience engaging key opinion leaders and high-influence accounts
Preferred: Demonstrated business acumen, data-driven decision making, and strategic thinking
Preferred: Strong digital engagement capability, including Veeva Engage and Teams, and comfort in hybrid selling models

Benefits

Comp & perks

Additional Sales Incentive bonus
401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions
Additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution
Paid vacation, holiday and personal days
Paid caregiver/parental and medical leave
Medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage
Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility
Overtime pay during initial new hire sales training while classified as salary non-exempt