Senior Oncology Account Specialist TIVDAK Orange County CA

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USA
Salary, yearly, USD
108,600 - 250,700
Employment type
Full Time,
Job posted
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13 Aug 2026
Experience level
Senior
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AI Summary

This is a Senior Oncology Account Specialist role based in Orange County, CA, focused on promoting Pfizer's oncology portfolio, particularly TIVDAK, to healthcare providers and institutions. The position requires at least 4 years of pharmaceutical or oncology sales experience, a BA/BS degree, and a proven track record of success. Key responsibilities include strategic account management, building relationships with key opinion leaders, and driving demand for Pfizer products. The role demands strong business acumen, digital proficiency, and the ability to work in a matrix environment.

Role DNA

Job Complexity
Easy Hard
Pace & Pressure
Relaxed Fast-paced
Autonomy Level
Guided Full Ownership
Communication Load
Independent Highly Collaborative
AI Insight The role requires significant expertise in oncology sales, a degree, and a history of high performance, making it challenging but achievable for experienced professionals.

Salary Analysis

Median Market Rate
USD179,650
US Market
USD100k – 260k
0 USD286k
AI Insight The offered salary range of $108,600 to $250,700 is competitive for a senior oncology account specialist in Orange County, CA, reflecting the specialized skills and experience required. The median of $179,650 aligns well with market rates for this role.

Dear Hiring Manager,

I am writing to express my strong interest in the Senior Oncology Account Specialist position for TIVDAK in Orange County, CA. With over 5 years of oncology sales experience and a proven track record of driving product adoption and building lasting relationships with key healthcare providers, I am confident in my ability to contribute to Pfizer's mission.

In my previous role, I successfully launched a novel oncology therapy, achieving 120% of sales targets in the first year through strategic account planning and KOL engagement. My deep understanding of the oncology landscape, particularly in gynecologic cancers, aligns perfectly with the requirements of this role.

I am eager to leverage my skills in strategic selling, digital platforms, and cross-functional collaboration to enhance patient care and deliver results for Pfizer. Thank you for considering my application.

Sincerely, [Your Name]

Describe your experience in oncology sales and how you have driven product adoption.
I have over 5 years of oncology sales experience, where I specialized in launching and promoting targeted therapies. For example, in my last role, I increased market share by 20% within one year by developing tailored educational programs for oncologists and building strong relationships with key opinion leaders.
How do you approach territory management and prioritization of accounts?
I use a data-driven approach to segment accounts based on prescribing potential and relationship strength. I prioritize high-value targets through detailed account plans, regular touchpoints, and aligning resources to meet their specific needs, ensuring efficient coverage and maximum impact.
Can you give an example of how you have worked with key opinion leaders to influence prescribing habits?
I identified a prominent KOL at a major cancer center and initiated a collaborative dialogue about the clinical benefits of our product. By providing peer-reviewed data and supporting their research interests, I gained their advocacy, leading to a 30% increase in product usage within their network.
Describe a challenging situation with a difficult-to-see healthcare provider and how you overcame it.
A top prescriber was consistently unavailable for meetings. I researched their interests and sent a personalized message referencing a recent publication. This led to a brief meeting, and through persistent follow-up with valuable insights, I eventually built a strong professional relationship.
How do you stay informed about the latest developments in oncology and adapt your sales strategy?
I regularly attend medical conferences, subscribe to oncology journals, and participate in internal training. I also leverage customer feedback to identify emerging trends and adjust my messaging to highlight how our product addresses current unmet needs in the market.
ROLE SUMMARY

Everything we do, every day, is in line with an unwavering commitment to the quality and the delivery of safe and effective products to patients. Our science and risk-based compliant quality culture is innovative and customer oriented. Whether you are involved in manufacturing, testing, or compliance, your contribution will directly impact patients.

The Senior Oncology Account Specialist (SOAS) will have a variety of responsibilities, ranging from promoting Pfizer’s product portfolio to health care providers and specialists, to educating members of the healthcare community regarding the appropriate use of Pfizer products, to calling on accounts and organized customers to help improve patients’ experience with Pfizer products, as well as the overall quality of patient care delivered. 
The SOAS plays a critical role in increasing Pfizer’s brand with high-value target customers by linking an insightful assessment of the account and/or business landscape with a strong understanding of Pfizer’s products and resources. 

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

  • Oncology Sales Experience is Required

  • BA/BS Degree from an accredited institution 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. 

  • A 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 able to adapt to Pfizer’s long-range technology model in bringing relevant Pfizer information to market. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • 3-5 years of Oncology sales experience 

  • Experience in Gynecologic Oncology

  • Master’s Degree 

  • Advanced Healthcare Professional (HCP) Degree 

  • Experience calling on institutions, NCI centers and Key Opinion Leaders 

Functional / Technical Skills can include: 

  • Promote broad portfolio of products; Strong knowledge of disease states, therapeutic areas, and products 

  • Deep knowledge of applicable customers and markets (prescribers/HCPs/institutions/ organizations) 

  • Generate demand for Pfizer products in assigned accounts 

  • Strategic account selling and management skills. Develop comprehensive territory/account/customer plans to drive achievement of desired objectives. 

  • Maintain relationships throughout institutions 

  • Overcome obstacles to gain access to difficult to see health care providers and customers. 

  • Cultivate relationships with KOLs; build lasting relationships with top priority customers 

  • Assess needs of target physicians/accounts; Address needs with responsive approach, targeted skills, and appropriate resources 

  • Superior selling, technical and relationship building skills 

  • Demonstrated ability to engage, influence and support customers throughout the selling process; excellent communication and interpersonal and leadership skills.

  • Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and embrace new ways of working in a rapidly changing environment. 

  • Possess the ability to work in a matrix environment and to leverage multiple resources to meet customer needs and deliver results. 

Other Job Details

Last Day to Apply July 21 2026

Territory includes but not limited to: Orange County San Diego CA

Relocation might be offered

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. 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. Learn more at Pfizer Candidate Site – U.S. Benefits| (uscandidates.mypfizerbenefits.com). Pfizer compensation structures and benefit packages are aligned based on the location of hire. The United States salary range provided does not apply to any location outside of the United States.

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role is posted in multiple locations. If you are applying for the role in an secondary job posting location where pay transparency regulations apply, your Talent Advisor will share the local pay information with you during the first interview.

Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.

Candidates must be authorized to be employed in the U.S. by any employer.

U.S. work visa sponsorship (such as TN, O-1, H-1B, etc.) is not available for this role now or in the future.

Sunshine Act

Pfizer reports payments and other transfers of value to health care providers as required by federal and state transparency laws and implementing regulations. These laws and regulations require Pfizer to provide government agencies with information such as a health care provider’s name, address and the type of payments or other value received, generally for public disclosure. Subject to further legal review and statutory or regulatory clarification, which Pfizer intends to pursue, reimbursement of recruiting expenses for licensed physicians may constitute a reportable transfer of value under the federal transparency law commonly known as the Sunshine Act. Therefore, if you are a licensed physician who incurs recruiting expenses as a result of interviewing with Pfizer that we pay or reimburse, your name, address and the amount of payments made currently will be reported to the government. If you have questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact your Talent Acquisition representative.

EEO & Employment Eligibility

Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Pfizer is an E-Verify employer. This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States.

Pfizer endeavors to make www.pfizer.com/careers accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process and/or interviewing, please email disabilityrecruitment@pfizer.com. This is to be used solely for accommodation requests with respect to the accessibility of our website, online application process and/or interviewing. Requests for any other reason will not be returned.

To learn more about acceptable and prohibited uses of AI during the recruitment process, please review our candidate AI-use guidelines available on Pfizer Careers.

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