Dermatology Health and Science Specialist - Portland W, OR
Pfizer•3h ago
United StatesHybridFull-timeMid Level3+ yrs exp
H-1B sponsor
Top focus
Health Informaticist
- Founded in 1849, Pfizer Inc. began as a small chemistry enterprise built on the belief that scientific ingenuity can improve—and protect—human life. Today, as one of the world’s leading biopharmaceutical companies, Pfizer’s purpose is Breakthroughs that change patients’ lives: discovering, developing
- delivering medicines and vaccines that address unmet need, earn trust through quality and integrity
- reach patients through strong partnerships across the healthcare system. In a complex and rapidly evolving pharmaceutical landscape, our work is measured by one outcome - helping patients live longer, healthier lives. Dermatology Organization Mission & Impact Pfizer’s Dermatology organization exists to improve the lives of people living with serious skin disease by connecting scientific innovation to the clinicians and systems that deliver care. We lead with integrity and patient need - promoting Pfizer dermatology products compliantly, helping customers understand appropriate use
- reducing access and workflow barriers so more patients can start and stay on the right therapy. The impact is better, more consistent outcomes for patients and a higher standard of care across the dermatology community.
- Patient impact at scale: Expand appropriate identification, initiation, and persistence through customer engagement and access pull-through.
- Market shaping through evidence: Reinforce evidence-based value narratives using approved materials to support informed treatment decisions.
- Stronger care pathways: Partner across the matrix and with dermatology practices to simplify starts, reimbursement navigation
- continuity of care. Role Summary The Specialty Care - Dermatology Health & Science Specialist is a field-based specialty sales role responsible for driving adoption of dermatology therapies through strategic, compliant engagement with healthcare providers. This role partners with dermatologists, advanced practice providers, office staff
- key opinion leaders to launch products, ensure access
- deliver differentiated clinical value across assigned accounts. Success in this role requires strong specialty selling skills, deep disease-state knowledge, comfort navigating reimbursement
- the ability to engage customers effectively across in-person and digital channels. Role Responsibilities Execute territory and account strategies to drive demand and achieve sales objectives within a specialty dermatology market Build trusted relationships with dermatologists, APPs
- office stakeholders through high-impact in-person and virtual engagements Deliver clear, compelling clinical and product messaging using approved promotional materials to influence prescribing behavior Navigate formulary access, reimbursement pathways
- patient support resources to improve appropriate patient access Leverage data, insights
- analytics to prioritize accounts, plan calls
- identify growth opportunities Collaborate compliantly with cross-functional partners (Field Medical, Reimbursement, Key Account Management) to address customer needs Support product launches and provide field insights to inform brand strategy and execution Basic Qualifications Education: 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. Work Experience: Minimum of 3 years in one or more of the following:
- Pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical device sales
- Pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical device marketing
- Aligned therapeutic specific healthcare provider experience Driver’s Licensing Requirement: 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. Preferred Qualifications
- 3–5 years of specialty sales experience, preferably in dermatology, immunology, or inflammation
- Strong understanding of complex disease states, biologics, and specialty reimbursement
- Experience engaging key opinion leaders and high-influence accounts
- Demonstrated business acumen, data-driven decision making, and strategic thinking
- Strong digital engagement capability (e.g., Veeva Engage, Zoom) and comfort in hybrid selling models Work Location & Travel Requirements
- This role is field based and requires the colleague to reside within a workable distance of all points of business within the assigned territory to effectively meet business needs.
- Determination of workable distance will be made based on business requirements and leadership discretion.
- Ability to travel to all accounts/office locations within territory
- Depending on size of territory and business need, candidates may be required to stay overnight as necessary Other Details Last Day to Apply: June 21, 2021 

- Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility. 

- Candidates must be authorized to be employed in the U.S. by any employer. U.S. work visa sponsorship (such as TN, O-1, H-1B, etc.) is not available for this role now or in the future. 

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Required skills
Pharmaceutical salesbiotech salesmedical device salesmarketingspecialty salesreimbursementdata analysisdigital engagement