Dermatology Health & Science Specialist VIT - Des Moines, IA
Pfizer Statistics Program
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, and key opinion leaders to launch products, ensure access, and deliver differentiated clinical value across assigned accounts.
Job description
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, and key opinion leaders to launch products, ensure access, and deliver differentiated clinical value across assigned accounts.
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, and 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, and patient support resources to improve appropriate patient access
- Leverage data, insights, and analytics to prioritize accounts, plan calls, and 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
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. Ability to travel to all accounts/office locations within territory; overnight stays may be required as necessary. Territory includes: Kearney, Sioux City, Mason City, and Burlington.
Requirements
- 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, marketing, or aligned therapeutic specific healthcare provider experience
- Valid US driver's license and driving record in compliance with company standards
- No DUI/DWI or other impaired driving citation within the past 7 years
- Ability to travel to all accounts/office locations within territory
- Permanent work authorization in the United States
Benefits
- 401(k) Matching
- Retirement Savings Contribution
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Personal Days
- Paid Caregiver Leave
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Medical Leave
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Prescription Drug Coverage
- Sales Incentive Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
Company overview
The Pfizer Statistics Program represents the statistical and data sciences functions within Pfizer Inc., one of the world's premier biopharmaceutical companies. This specialized program encompasses both the statistical analysis capabilities that support Pfizer's drug development pipeline and the educational initiatives like the Breakthrough Fellowship Program that includes MS Statistics components. As part of Pfizer's Research & Development organization, the Statistics Program plays a critical role in clinical trial design, data analysis, regulatory submissions, and evidence generation for Pfizer's innovative medicines and vaccines. The program employs advanced statistical methodologies and data science techniques to ensure the scientific rigor and integrity of Pfizer's clinical research across therapeutic areas including oncology, internal medicine, immunology, and vaccines. Through its integration with Pfizer's global operations, the Statistics Program contributes to the company's mission of delivering breakthroughs that change patients' lives by providing robust statistical support from early discovery through post-marketing surveillance.