Gastroenterology Health and Sales Specialist - Peoria, IL

About the role

The Specialty Care - GI Health & Science Specialist is a field-based specialty sales role responsible for driving the launch and growth of GI products through compliant, strategic relationships within assigned accounts. This role partners with Therapeutic Area Specialists and Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) to execute effective promotional strategies, support formulary access, and deliver high-impact customer engagement.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of complex disease states, biologics, and specialty reimbursement and distribution process.
• 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, Teams) and comfort in hybrid selling models.

Skills

• Effective communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strategic planning and execution.
• Data analysis and decision-making.
• Collaborative problem-solving.
• Customer service and satisfaction.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and generous benefits package including a 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, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage.

Pay

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $108,600 - $250,700. During initial new hire sales training, you will be classified as a salary non-exempt employee which entitles you to overtime pay. Upon your training certification, you will become an overtime exempt employee. In addition, this position offers an additional Sales Incentive bonus.

Schedule

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.