Physician Support Specialist - Pulmonology - Accredo - Remote (MidWest/West)
The job profile for this position is Sales (IC) Lead Associate, which is a Band 3 Senior Contributor Career Track Role. Excited to grow your career? We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply! Our people make all the difference in our success. Physician Support Specialist – Pulmonology Join our team as a Physician Support Specialist in Pulmonology, where you will help expand access to critical therapies by building strong relationships with physician offices and delivering knowledgeable, service‑driven support. In this role, you’ll drive growth through strategic outreach, education, and partnership—all centered on improving patient care.
Responsibilities
Develop and execute a territory strategy to grow new and existing business through proactive outreach. Articulate Accredo’s programs and services to drive engagement and strengthen customer relationships. Conduct outbound and inbound calls to qualify prospects, generate leads, and close opportunities. Collaborate cross‑functionally with internal partners to support daily territory activities and ensure alignment. Build and maintain relationships with pharmaceutical manufacturers, clients, and payers to assess needs and create solutions. Serve as a subject matter expert on product rollouts, cross‑functional initiatives, and internal partner support. Represent the organization at trade shows, conferences, and external meetings as needed. Deliver external presentations to support business development and physician engagement efforts. Partner with account executives to develop and present strategies that reduce administrative burden and improve clinical outcomes in assigned territory.
Required Qualifications
Minimum 2 years of relevant experience; experience in healthcare or sales support preferred. Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities. Proficiency with Microsoft Office products. Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills. Ability to work cross‑functionally to resolve client issues and support operational needs. Strong customer‑service orientation. Ability to manage timelines and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Healthcare, or a related field. Knowledge of the healthcare or PBM industry. If you will be working at home occasionally or permanently, the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload. This role is also anticipated to be eligible to participate in an incentive compensation plan. At The Cigna Group, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, with a focus on supporting your whole health. Starting on day one of your employment, you’ll be offered several health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, and well-being and behavioral health programs. We also offer 401(k), company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement, a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year and paid holidays. For more details on our employee benefits programs, click here. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.Please note that you must meet our posting guidelines to be eligible for consideration. Policy can be reviewed at this link. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.