Senior Oncology Account Specialist – Melanoma, Colorectal Cancer

Pfizer

Senior Oncology Account Specialist promoting Pfizer’s melanoma and colorectal cancer therapies. Managing healthcare accounts and cultivating oncology customer relationships across Southern California.

Posted 8/24/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $108,600 - $250,700 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Pharmaceutical Sales and Oncology Healthcare, with a strong ability to build relationships with healthcare providers and key opinion leaders. Proficient in developing strategic account plans and utilizing digital applications to enhance customer engagement and drive product demand.

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Pharmaceutical Sales ExperienceOncology Healthcare Professional ExperienceAccount ManagementRelationship Building with KOLsBusiness Acumen

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Hard Skills

Pharmaceutical SalesOncology SalesAccount PlanningDemand GenerationProduct KnowledgeTechnical CommunicationDisease Management InformationDigital Application ProficiencyMarket AnalysisCustomer Needs Assessment

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsInfluencing SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsAdaptabilityCommunication Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

BA/BS DegreeAdvanced Healthcare Professional DegreeMaster's Degree

Industry Keywords

HealthcareOncologyKey Opinion LeadersNCI CentersMelanomaColorectal CancerManaged Care OrganizationsPharmaceutical ProductsCustomer EngagementSales Strategy

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Promote Pfizer’s product portfolio to health care providers and specialists
Educate members of the healthcare community regarding the appropriate use of Pfizer products
Call on accounts and organized customers to improve patients’ experience with Pfizer products and the overall quality of patient care
Increase Pfizer’s brand with high-value target customers
Assess account and/or business landscapes and connect insights with understanding of Pfizer products and resources
Promote a broad portfolio of products
Generate demand for Pfizer products in assigned accounts
Develop comprehensive territory, account and customer plans to achieve objectives
Maintain relationships throughout institutions
Overcome obstacles to gain access to difficult-to-see health care providers and customers
Cultivate relationships with KOLs and build lasting relationships with priority customers
Assess needs of target physicians and accounts and address them with responsive approaches, targeted skills and appropriate resources
Engage, influence and support customers throughout the selling process
Work in a matrix environment and leverage multiple resources to meet customer needs and deliver results

Requirements

What you’ll need

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 from being hired
Minimum of 4 years of previous Pharmaceutical Sales experience or minimum of 4 years of previous Oncology Healthcare Professional (HCP) experience working with key Oncology thought leaders or high influence customers in hospitals, large group practices or managed care organizations
Demonstrated track record of success and accomplishment with previous Pharmaceutical Sales experience or Healthcare Professional (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 ability to adapt to Pfizer’s long-range technology model
3-5 years of Oncology sales experience preferred
Experience in Melanoma/Colorectal Cancer Therapeutic Areas preferred
Master’s Degree preferred
Advanced Healthcare Professional (HCP) Degree preferred
Experience calling on institutions, NCI centers and Key Opinion Leaders preferred
Candidates must be authorized to be employed in the U.S. by any employer
U.S. work visa sponsorship is not available for this role now or in the future
Permanent work authorization in the United States required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Additional 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
Overtime pay during initial new hire sales training