Juan Said:

How difficult is it for a recent grad to get a pharmaceutical sales rep job?

We Answered:

Marketing skills combined with scientific knowledge are what make a pharmaceutical sales rep.
Good communication and persuasion skills count a lot. Plus it's a field job so you need to be active.

Andre Said:

Where's the best place to look for help with finding a pharmaceutical sales rep job?

We Answered:

Sorry, but now is not the best time to be venturing into a career in pharmaceutical sales, EVEN IF you are 25, hard-working and eager to begin. Google it, and you will see that many pharma companies right now are laying off, re-structuring or re-appointing their employees.

Better luck next time.

Helen Said:

how exhausting and demanding is the pharmaceutical sales rep job?

We Answered:

I don't know but I bet it will get tougher in the future. Lots of the big name companies patents are running out, so their big name drugs can be copied by everyone, and they haven't been able to find good replacements for them through new drugs.

Theodore Said:

What is the most applicable degree to obain a pharmaceutical rep job?

We Answered:

Ok so my cousin got this same job and had just got done with her Bachelor's to be an elementary teacher but I looked into it myself and they all preferred someone with either a medical or science degree but pretty much any degree will work!! Good Luck!!

Bob Said:

Does anyone know of a pharmaceutical rep sales job that does not require a degree?

We Answered:

Most Pharmecuetical Reps do require a degree. I was looking into that myself and I called this company at www.americansalesnetwork.com. They say they are recruiters for Pharmeceutical companies. But I don't know how legit they are. They asked for money and I couldn't do it.

Connie Said:

Do you know anything about pharmaceutical sales rep jobs?

We Answered:

Below is a copy of an answer I posted recently in response to a question similar to yours. Hope it helps.


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Why would you want to get into pharmaceutical sales? What motivated you into it? Who/what influenced you? What do you know about the industry, the companies, the products? What do you know about the job? What have you done so far to prepare yourself for a career in pharmaceutical sales? Ask yourself these questions now because if you are interviewed, the hiring manager is going to ask you these same questions. In getting to know you, your work experience and your skills, they like to ask questions that require answers given in the STAR format (what was the Situation or Task, what Action did you take to solve it, and what was/were the Result(s)).

Below are the basic qualifications pharma companies look for in a candidate:

1. A 4-year bachelors degree with excellent grades (in any field, although science may help)
2. At least 2 years of successful, documented, business-to-business sales experience
3. A good driving record
4. A good credit background
5. Passion and personality

I recommend that you check out opportunities with contract companies like PDI, Ventiv and Innovex. These companies contract with big pharma companies by providing supplemental sales force. This would be a good and "easier" way for you to get your foot in the door rather than trying it out directly with big pharma companies.

Yes, I recommend this profession to anyone with the above qualifications and not afraid to work hard and long hours to reap the many rewards provided by this profession.

Good luck!