Area Business Manager – Integrated Medicine

Pfizer

Area Business Manager leading Pfizer’s migraine and cardiovascular pharmaceutical sales teams. Managing representatives, strategic plans, customer relationships, compliance, and commercial performance.

Posted 8/19/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $139,000 - $280,400 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership in managing high-performing teams within the pharmaceutical sector, with a focus on strategic business planning, compliance, and data-driven decision-making. Possesses advanced skills in virtual communication and stakeholder engagement to drive business impact across Neuroscience and Cardiovascular portfolios.

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Pharmaceutical Sales ExperienceLeadership in People ManagementStrategic Business PlanningData Analysis and ReportingCompliance Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Sales Data InterpretationBudget ManagementMarket Trend AnalysisTherapeutic ExpertiseCoaching and Development

Soft Skills

Motivational LeadershipCollaborationOrganizational SkillsFacilitation SkillsInfluencing Skills

Tools & Technologies

Digital ToolsVirtual Communication PlatformsReporting SoftwareResource Management Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeMBA or Relevant Graduate Degree

Industry Keywords

PharmaceuticalBiotechMedical MarketingManaged Care OrganizationsKey Opinion Leaders

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead a high-performing team across Pfizer’s Neuroscience (Migraine) and Cardiovascular (NVAF/VTE) portfolios
Report to the Regional Business Director and collaborate with Marketing, Channel, and cross-functional HQ partners
Hire, coach, develop, and manage 9–12 representatives
Establish team goals, enforce performance standards, and manage underperformance
Build team engagement, morale, and continuous improvement
Apply live, virtual, and hybrid coaching to strengthen representative capabilities
Develop and implement strategic area business plans aligned to national and regional priorities
Own area-level budget accountability and monitor resource deployment
Analyze data to identify market trends, assess stakeholders, and anticipate business shifts
Manage promotional materials and measure field execution against plan
Collaborate with Marketing during the operating plan process
Build relationships with KOLs, large group practices, hospitals, and managed care organizations
Lead credible, science-forward customer conversations across both therapeutic areas
Identify key account development opportunities
Connect healthcare service providers with channel and HQ partners to address complex customer requirements
Coach representatives on integrating digital tools and cross-functional colleagues into customer engagements
Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and Pfizer policy requirements
Maintain compliance knowledge and escalate issues promptly
Operate digital and virtual tools and platforms
Apply data-driven resource management across a dual-portfolio area
Use sales data and reporting software to adjust strategy and adapt to evolving technology
Travel across representative territories and attend area and national meetings

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required
6+ years of pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical marketing/sales experience
At least 3–5 years in a demonstrated leadership role across peer and customer groups
Valid U.S. driver’s license with driving record in compliance with company standards
Any DUI/DWI or impaired driving citation within the past 7 years is disqualifying
Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate with peers, develop and coach others, and create meaningful business impact
Experience engaging key thought leaders or high-influence customers in large group practices, hospitals, or managed care organizations preferred
MBA or relevant graduate degree preferred
5+ years of people management experience preferred
Specialty sales experience and therapeutic expertise strongly preferred
Ability to develop and reinforce team expertise across a broader portfolio with a “Science First” mindset
Advanced virtual communication skills for customer engagement, team management, and remote collaboration
Strong organizational and analytical skills
Ability to interpret sales data and reporting applications and adapt to evolving technology platforms
Demonstrated strategic thinking and precise execution
Strong collaborative, motivational leadership and internal stakeholder management
Enterprise thinking and ability to anticipate downstream consequences
Excellent facilitation skills
Candidates must be authorized to be employed in the U.S. by any employer
Permanent work authorization in the United States required
U.S. work visa sponsorship is not available now or in the future

Benefits

Comp & perks

Sales Incentive bonus
401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions
Additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution
Paid vacation, holiday and personal days
Paid caregiver/parental and medical leave
Medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage
Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility