Data Science Jobs in Columbia, MS (NOW HIRING)

Inizio Engage has a long-standing partnership with Genentech, a leading Biotechnology company, across Commercial, Patient Solutions and Medical Affairs businesses. We are going into another season promoting XOFLUZA, an innovative, one-dose flu antiviral medicine.

We are seeking performance-driven, proven, ambitious, and competitive sales professionals who are willing to put forth discretionary effort to go the extra mile.  This is a highly innovative role, which requires you to drive use of XOFLUZA in your assigned territory through brand messaging, focused call plan execution, utilization of product materials, and access support. 

This is your opportunity to join Inizio Engage and represent a top biotechnology company! 

Why You’ll Love Working Here

We believe great people deserve great support—at work and beyond. That’s why we offer a rewards experience designed to help you thrive personally, professionally, and financially:

• Competitive pay that recognizes your experience, expertise, and impact
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage; accrued paid time off; 401(k) with company match; disability and life insurance; and paid maternity and paternity leave
• Company-paid holidays so you can rest, recharge, and focus on what matters most
• Recognition programs, contests, and awards that celebrate your contributions
• Continuous growth opportunities through learning, leadership development, and career advancement support
• A collaborative culture where your ideas are valued and your work makes a difference

We’re also proud to be recognized for creating an exceptional employee experience:

• Best Place to Work in BioPharma — 2022, 2023, 2025
• Certified Great Place to Work® — 2021, 2023, 2025, 2026

Learn more:

What will you be doing?  

• Establish, maintain, and develop strong relationships with customers in HCP offices, urgent care facilities and pharmacies both in person and virtually
• Exhibit excellent sales and relationship-building skills to directly impact the utilization of XOFLUZA
• Apply discretionary and entrepreneurial effort to ensure your maximizing your territory’s potential
• Deliver appropriate and approved information and relevant messaging to target accounts
• Achieve sales and call activity targets as set by the company
• Complete administrative duties as required

What do you need for this position?  

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent work related experience
• B2B or B2C sales experience
• A proven track record of driving results in primary care sales, hospitality or equivalent sales/industry experience is required
• Strong account management skills - i.e., the ability to work an account to include health systems/urgent care centers/pharmacies to gain access and support pull through
• Ownership mentality with a strong sense of urgency and taking initiative and the ability to anticipate possible obstacles and proactively problem solve
• Ability/willingness to travel by driving an assigned territory/region
• Ability/willingness to travel by plane (including overnight stay) to cover another territory when necessary
• Competitive trailblazing mentality
• Confidence in handling rejection
• Persistence and disciplined self-management
• Able to handle a fast pace and high volume of face-to-face interactions and effectively adhere to a focused call plan 
• Business Acumen
• Thorough familiarity with pharmacies and proven track record of influencing stocking
• Strong interpersonal, teamwork/collaboration and relationship-building skills
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build rapport quickly face to face and virtually
• Capable to initiate and leverage contacts to build appropriate new business referrals
• Driven with a desire to consistently increase your earnings
• Detail oriented and able to problem solve
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• Computer/iPad proficient
• Strong understanding and ability to comfortably navigate Microsoft suite, specifically excel

The base pay range for this position is $60K – $111K per year.  This is prorated during the season; the final compensation offered to a successful candidate will be determined by factors such as experience, skills, internal equity, and business needs.

About Inizio Engage

Inizio Engage is a strategic, commercial, and creative engagement partner that specializes in healthcare. Our passionate, global workforce augments local expertise and diverse mix of skills with data, science, and technology to deliver bespoke engagement solutions that help clients reimagine how they engage with their patients, payers, people, and providers to improve treatment outcomes. Our mission is to partner with our clients, improving lives by helping healthcare professionals and patients get the medicines, knowledge and support they need.

We believe in our values: We empower everyone/We rise to the challenge/We work as one/We ask what if/We do the right thing, and we will ask you how your personal values align to them.

To learn more about Inizio Engage, visit us at:

Equal Opportunity & Inclusion

Inizio Engage is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related conditions), mental or physical disability, national origin, protected family care or medical leave status, race, religion (including beliefs and practices or the absence thereof), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Inizio Engage is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law.

Inizio Engage complies with applicable fair chance hiring laws and will consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal history. Where permitted by applicable law, employment offers may be contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Any information obtained from a background check will be considered in relation to the requirements of the relevant position, consistent with applicable law.

Candidate Use of Artificial Intelligence in Interviews

As part of our commitment to a fair and equitable hiring process, candidates are expected to complete all interview activities without the use of artificial intelligence tools or external assistance unless such assistance is authorized in advance by Inizio Engage or otherwise required in accordance with applicable law. This includes, but is not limited to, using generative artificial intelligence platforms to produce, edit, or guide responses in real time. Candidates may be asked to confirm compliance with this policy. Any violation of this policy may result in disqualification from consideration of employment. Candidates may submit requests for reasonable accommodation in accordance with applicable law to the Inizio Engage Talent Acquisition team.