| Not less than 6 years ago, if you asked what it is like | | | | the call that has to be made and the number of |
| to be a pharmaceutical rep, the answers will be filled | | | | customers they had to cover. |
| with positive words like more freedom, more money | | | | Talk about customers, pharmaceutical sales reps |
| and bright future career. But right now, even those | | | | have to see one of the most elite group of people |
| reps working with giant Pharmaceutical Companies | | | | ever produce by the education system; the doctors |
| are unsure of what lies ahead. | | | | and pharmacists. These people demand highest |
| The news for this industry is filled with words like | | | | quality knowledge and information from the reps, and |
| layoff, merger and acquisition and restructuring. That | | | | the highest respect. |
| is definitely creates a different type of stories | | | | Not to mention a huge stroke for their ego too! |
| compared to previously. | | | | Every call to each customer is unique and should be |
| But I know people like to hear the earlier version. So | | | | treated as such. But when all the preparation and |
| here it goes: | | | | hardship results in successful long term commitment, |
| A pharmaceutical rep has a job that many people | | | | the career path is filled with good things, for |
| envy, especially, due to its time flexibility. But little | | | | example, high incentives payout, more bonus and |
| that they know it is only true for those who are | | | | commission. |
| based outstation only, not for central based or | | | | And the flip side of the coin is just as hideous. |
| manager post. | | | | When a rep fail to meet his or her commitment, or |
| The most obvious flexible time can be seen in | | | | usually known as the budget, things are to going to |
| starting the day and ending it. | | | | get tougher and every action of the rep is going to |
| What are other things that people do not see? | | | | be scrutinized. It will make her feel like living in prison, |
| They could not see the time that a rep has to spend | | | | and if one could not take it, resignation is often the |
| on the road, traveling. It can take as short as a few | | | | best way out. |
| hours and extended to a few days, depending on | | | | |