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.
• Ability to manage time and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical industry best practices and regulations.

Benefits

We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of life’s moments. Benefits offered include 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.