Senior Oncology Account Specialist Melanoma / Colorectal Cleveland, OH

Role Summary

Everything we do, every day, is in line with an unwavering commitment to the quality and the delivery of safe and effective products to patients. Our science and risk-based compliant quality culture is innovative and customer oriented. Whether you are involved in manufacturing, testing, or compliance, your contribution will directly impact patients.

The Senior Oncology Account Specialist (SOAS) will have a variety of responsibilities, ranging from promoting Pfizer’s product portfolio to health care providers and specialists, to educating members of the healthcare community regarding the appropriate use of Pfizer products, to calling on accounts and organized customers to help improve patients’ experience with Pfizer products, as well as the overall quality of patient care delivered.

The SOAS plays a critical role in increasing Pfizer’s brand with high-value target customers by linking an insightful assessment of the account and/or business landscape with a strong understanding of Pfizer’s products and resources.

Responsibilities

• Promote broad portfolio of products; Strong knowledge of disease states, therapeutic areas, and products
• Generate demand for Pfizer products in assigned accounts
• Strategic account selling and management; develop comprehensive territory/account/customer plans to drive achievement of objectives
• Maintain relationships throughout institutions
• Overcome obstacles to gain access to healthcare providers and customers
• Cultivate relationships with KOLs; build lasting relationships with top priority customers
• Assess needs of target physicians/accounts; address needs with a responsive approach and appropriate resources
• Engage, influence and support customers throughout the selling process; strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Adapt to rapidly changing environment and leverage multiple resources to meet customer needs and deliver results

Qualifications

• Required: BA/BS degree from an accredited institution; or an associate’s degree with 8+ years of experience; or a high school diploma (or equivalent) with 10+ years of relevant experience
• Ability to travel domestically and stay overnight as necessary
• 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
• Minimum of 4 years of previous Pharmaceutical Sales experience or minimum of 4 years of Oncology Healthcare Professional (HCP) experience working with key Oncology thought leaders or high influence customers in hospitals, large group practices or managed care organizations
• A demonstrated track record of success with previous Pharmaceutical Sales or HCP experience
• Exceptional aptitude for learning and ability to communicate technical and scientific product and disease management information to a wide range of customers
• Demonstrated high degree of business acumen
• Proficiency using complex digital applications and the ability to adapt to Pfizer’s long-range technology model

Preferred Qualifications

• 3-5 years of Oncology sales experience
• Master’s Degree
• Advanced Healthcare Professional (HCP) Degree
• Experience calling on institutions, NCI centers and Key Opinion Leaders

Skills

• Promote broad portfolio of products; Strong knowledge of disease states, therapeutic areas, and products
• Deep knowledge of applicable customers and markets (prescribers/HCPs/institutions/organizations)
• Generate demand for Pfizer products in assigned accounts
• Strategic account selling and management; develop comprehensive territory/account/customer plans
• Maintain relationships throughout institutions
• Overcome obstacles to gain access to difficult to see health care providers and customers
• Cultivate relationships with KOLs; build lasting relationships with top priority customers
• Assess needs of target physicians/accounts; address needs with responsive approach and resources
• Superior selling, technical and relationship building skills
• Strong communication, interpersonal and leadership skills; ability to learn quickly and adapt

Education

• BA/BS degree or equivalent; or an associate’s degree with relevant experience

Additional Requirements

• Travel domestically and stay overnight as necessary