My mom said she knows a guy who drives around the area giving perscription samples to doctors (I know I've seen people do that at my doc office) and apparently he gets paid very well to do it, and she said they pay for his car and all that....anyone know where you would look or what position would be called for that
2007-07-13 09:24:51 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Other - Careers & Employment
That is a pharmaceutical representative. All pharmaceutical companies have reps to sell their medications, but it is NOT easy to get a job as a rep, and training is BRUTAL (sometimes 4+ weeks of intense medical terminology, indications, side effects, drug interactions, etc). It's not just dropping of samples though. You do also have to get appointments to meet with physicians to discuss the medications you represent. Average reps probably work about 55 - 70 hours per week. Educational requirements are usually a 4 year degree with preferred majors in sciences. There are hundreds of companies, but some major companies in the pharmaceutical industry are: Merck, Glaxo Smith Kline, Pfizer, Eli Lilly, Abbott Labs, Allergan, Novo Nordisk, Astra Zeneca, etc.
To see some questions about interviewing for pharm rep positions, you can visit this site: http://pharmboard.com. Good luck!!!
2007-07-13 09:34:02 · answer #1 · answered by Marta S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Marta is right. As a healthcare provider I encounter drug reps everyday. They are always well educated...most have degrees in a science/medical field. Some are actually pharmacists (with a doctorate). They are well paid, depending on the company and the drug they are 'detailing'. You have to have very thick skin.....many healthcare providers treat them poorly. Each medical office has their own policies for reps. Some are not allowed to speak with the providers at all....depends on the beliefs of the provider about 'drug sales'.....quite a few providers feel the 'pushing' of drugs to providers is unethical. Sometimes we are so busy that the reps are annoying to deal with.You have to be able to host luncheons and seminars with medical professional speakers and attendees. It is basically a sales field in a very educated market that you must be able to fit into. Getting these jobs is not easy....and it can be stressful. I personally make sure I treat all my reps well.....I feel for them. They, in turn, can provide me with samples of medications that I can give to my patients that otherwise could not afford the medication....although that is not what the company gives the samples for.
2007-07-13 17:32:44 · answer #2 · answered by tlbrown42000 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pharmaceutical Rep is at least close. The employer would be a Pharmaceutical company aka Drug Manufacturer. This is usually a sales job. If you are not a salesperson, you may wont to look elsewhere.
2007-07-13 16:31:43 · answer #3 · answered by STEVEN F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a drug company sales representative. They can make good money. It's a very serious job as most drug companies hand out tens of thousands of dollars worth of samples to every doctor. The more they can get the doctor to write prescriptions of their drugs, the more money they make. If you're sales oriented it can be a very lucrative field.
2007-07-13 16:29:39 · answer #4 · answered by Glennroid 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pharmeceutical Salesperson.
2007-07-13 16:30:54 · answer #5 · answered by hirebookkeeper 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are sales reps for drug companies. They only get paid well if they sell a lot.
2007-07-13 16:30:08 · answer #6 · answered by Double A 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pharmaceutical sales. Best if you have a degree in marketing and business.
2007-07-13 16:34:31 · answer #7 · answered by David V 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋