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Posted on 10/29/14 at 6:54 pm
Posted on 10/29/14 at 6:54 pm
Does anyone work in, or know of someone that works in,this field? I graduate soon and have the opportunity to land a job in this field. Pay is really good, so I am wondering if there is any catch. Is it a stable field?
Thanks guys
Thanks guys
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Posted on 10/29/14 at 6:55 pm to Legendary0903
There's a few around here (at least current and former). You should get some decent answers.
Posted on 10/29/14 at 6:56 pm to Legendary0903
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have the opportunity to land a job in this field.
how do you have an opportunity?
Posted on 10/29/14 at 6:57 pm to Legendary0903
It has to be one of the most stable jobs out there, doesn't it? The catch would be -- do you want to funnel some resources down here to Mexico City?
Just kidding, NSA.
Just kidding, NSA.
Posted on 10/29/14 at 7:08 pm to Legendary0903
Stability depends on the field you're in. My field is relatively stable, but layoffs are happening constantly in many areas. My friend was laid off at the end of last year due to some drugs going off patent, and she had left her previous company a little less than a year earlier because she knew layoffs were about to happen there as well. Also, some are contract jobs, and once the contract is up, you're gone.
I wouldn't want to go into human pharma right now, but that's just me.
I wouldn't want to go into human pharma right now, but that's just me.
Posted on 10/29/14 at 7:10 pm to Legendary0903
Are you a hot female?
Posted on 10/29/14 at 7:11 pm to Legendary0903
The high end treatments pay very well, the everyday meds are a daily grind
Posted on 10/29/14 at 7:12 pm to Legendary0903
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Does anyone work in, or know of someone that works in,this field?
My dad has for the last 30 years. He makes pretty good money.
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Is it a stable field?
One of the least stable jobs you can have. Even if you make them a lot of money, that's no guarantee they will keep you.
Posted on 10/29/14 at 7:13 pm to Legendary0903
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Does anyone work in, or know of someone that works in,this field?
My wife is a Pharmacist. does that count
Posted on 10/29/14 at 8:19 pm to Legendary0903
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Does anyone work in, or know of someone that works in,this field?
What you needin' bro?
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I graduate soon and have the opportunity to land a job in this field. Pay is really good
Yes it is. I'll start you at the bottom...you move 5 keys a week and I'll give you some startup cash. You can work your way up the ladder if you prove to be trustworthy
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I am wondering if there is any catch.
Don't you ever try to frick me over. I'll bury you in a corn field. Other than that, possibility of jail time but I got connections
Posted on 10/29/14 at 9:08 pm to Legendary0903
Former pharma rep with 15+ years experience.
Used to be a fantastic industry now the jobs are hard to come by and it is not stable at all. Everyone I know that has worked as a pharma rep has been laid off/downsized at least once.
I wouldn't take another PCP rep job - specialty sales or tech, yes but not unless I did my homework on the stability of the company.
And you are being taken for a ride if someone is telling you that you need any kind of certification.
Used to be a fantastic industry now the jobs are hard to come by and it is not stable at all. Everyone I know that has worked as a pharma rep has been laid off/downsized at least once.
I wouldn't take another PCP rep job - specialty sales or tech, yes but not unless I did my homework on the stability of the company.
And you are being taken for a ride if someone is telling you that you need any kind of certification.
Posted on 10/30/14 at 8:00 am to Legendary0903
Every doctor I know HATES pharmaceutical sales reps. That's about all I know. The field isn't as glamorous as it used to be back when they pretty much had carte blanche to wine and dine doctors as they pleased. That's been heavily curtailed.
The whole idea of a pharmaceutical companies needing reps to sell their drugs to doctors always seemed kind of shady to me. Sure, doctors need to keep abreast of new drugs out there, but why does the maker of Crestor need to keep selling their product to doctors? I would think doctors know enough about the drugs and their patients to know which drug is right for each patient. But maybe I'm being naive.
The whole idea of a pharmaceutical companies needing reps to sell their drugs to doctors always seemed kind of shady to me. Sure, doctors need to keep abreast of new drugs out there, but why does the maker of Crestor need to keep selling their product to doctors? I would think doctors know enough about the drugs and their patients to know which drug is right for each patient. But maybe I'm being naive.
Posted on 10/30/14 at 8:41 am to Legendary0903
If you have large breasts and are a former cheerleader or other female athlete, you will do well in this market.
Posted on 10/31/14 at 1:23 pm to Legendary0903
Are you a very attractive female?
If so, this may possibly be the job for you.
If not, please realize this is a field for attractive females only.
No, it isn't stable these days. Used to be, but not anymore. Many massive layoffs lately.
Source: my wife is a pharmacist and they come by her pharmacy even though they're not supposed to. Some of her friends are reps or former reps. Yes, they're hot. No, I don't get to touch.
If so, this may possibly be the job for you.
If not, please realize this is a field for attractive females only.
No, it isn't stable these days. Used to be, but not anymore. Many massive layoffs lately.
Source: my wife is a pharmacist and they come by her pharmacy even though they're not supposed to. Some of her friends are reps or former reps. Yes, they're hot. No, I don't get to touch.
Posted on 10/31/14 at 1:53 pm to Legendary0903
I did it for a year and didn't like it one bit. I moved into medical devices and have done that for 14 years now.
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