Pharma Jobs Help

2019-01-05T13:36:00.002-05:00

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Job Postings for Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia

2012-08-10T13:49:00.001-04:00

I received a job posting from a pharma friend who made the successful transition into independent medical sales. If you are interested in one of the the territories (or know someone who might be), contact her directly:

"Seeking to hire self-motivated Independent Contractor/Distributor looking to add a pharmaceutical line to their list of products within the following states: Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Sales representative must have at least 3 years of experience calling on at least one of the following: Family Practice, Internal Medicine, Orthopedic Surgeons, Pain Management and Podiatrist. This position is 100% commission. If interested, feel free to contact me at melissa@premedres.com"

2012-06-27T20:41:00.000-04:00

I received a link to this salary survey today (see link below). It's from the nice folks at medreps.com. I think it's very interesting, though possibly a little inaccurate. The average age in the survey is 41. I'm not sure if that age is an average for the industry. It is probably an average for the medreps.com subscribers, however. Also, the average salaries seem inflated, based on the current market. But it is interesting to see the results. Most of the surveys I've seen in the past have not been specific to pharma sales. So this is a nice report. Comments?

2012 Pharma Jobs Salary Survey

2012-04-05T21:28:00.000-04:00

Long time, no see...

I recently got a tip on a new job resource that allows you to search by city and industry. Looks good. Check it out:
Health and Pharmaceutical Jobs

Also, for research purposes - or if any of the many job searchers that hit this site are pharmacists, my source also sent a link to a way to find salaries for pharmacists based on geographical location:
Salaries by city for pharmacists

Hope this info helps your search...Good luck!

Top 10 Job Search Tips

2011-03-12T19:24:00.003-05:00

When I started this blog, I was much better about updating it. I used to get asked all the time "How do I get into the pharmaceutical industry?" Since I didn't have time to stop and talk to everyone during the work day, I created this blog so I could refer people to all the links to companies and recruiters that would help them in their job search.

Jump forward to January 2009. I, along with thousands of others, lost my job as a drug rep. I put the blog on hold for the most part so I could find a new job. Jump forward to March 2011. I have now been at my new job as a drug rep for 6 months. New company, less money, good management, happy me.

Many of my friends are still looking, either within the pharma/medical industry or in other industries. This is a list of things I have learned during my prolonged job search that I wish someone had told me back in January 2009. Although I worked in commission only medical sales during the 20 months I was out of the industry, I still enjoy pharmaceutical sales and hope to stay with my current company for a long time. Of course, the industry (and economy) has changed and there is no such thing as a stable job...so feel free to use these tips or pass them along. I hope they help.

1. Positive Attitude can go a long way The company you are interviewing with doesn't want to hear anything negative. Your friends don't really want to hear anything negative. Your family probably would rather not hear anything negative. So try to be positive and spin things that way.

2. Use all websites that are available. This means Indeed.com and Monster and Jobs.com and all of the company websites that provide the ability to create job-bots. Let these sites do some of the work for you. They'll deliver to your email box a list of links with jobs that fulfill the criteria that you pick (location, skills, etc).

3. Use social networking: Part 1 - Linkedin.com I used LinkedIn.com, Twitter, Facebook etc. Each has its own niche. For LinkedIn, if I knew of a position that was open, I'd see if my network allowed me to contact (for free) anyone who worked for that company. Then, I'd contact 2-3 (or more) to see if I could talk live or via email to find out insight on the company and the position. This is helpful when interviewing since anyone can read the annual report or go do a Google search. Now you have to go further to stand out. You can also join groups that will post openings specific to your location or industry. Joining groups also will allow you to send messages to group members (for free) that might be useful in the job search (as previously mentioned). You can also follow companies that will occasionally update their feed or show new hires. LinkedIn also has job postings that are worth checking out. The postings will usually have a contact that you can initiate contact with through the site. FYI, I never paid a dime for LinkedIn, though I know people that have and you always have that option.

4. Use social networking: Part 2 - Twitter For Twitter, there are recruiters and companies that will post openings. You can also share experiences with others that are searching and do some of your research. Some of the twitter feeds that you can follow will link to articles that you won't be able to easily find about companies or industries that might be hiring.

5. Use social networking: Part 3 - Facebook Facebook has recruiters that will post openings. You can also follow companies. You can search to see if you can find people working at your targeted company. You can use your network to see if they know people at certain companies. Personally, I didn't find Facebook as useful as LinkedIn for the job search, but it was great for positive reinforcement from my friends/relatives. This is also a great help.

6. Use old fashioned networking Use your friends and family to help. I found out that a cousin worked for one of my target companies. This led to a resume getting to someone that I could never have done on my own. The job that I ended up getting was a direct result of having an old friend and eventual coworker vouch for me during the interview process. It's not enough to know someone at the company. Sometimes, they need to be willing to vouch for you as a trustworthy hard working producer. There are other examples I could give, but you get the idea.

7. Never stop looking until you accept an offer. When I got my new job, I was talking to 6 different companies. I learned my lesson early on to never stop the search. There were a few jobs that I had gone to the final interview and aced it. But you never know what might happen. Maybe an internal candidate (that you didn't know about) will get the position. Maybe someone else did even better. Bottom line, you don't have a job until you have a job.

8. Don't limit your search to the same type of job you had. Maybe there's a reason to look at what type of jobs your skill set might be suited for...Is your industry downsizing across the board? As a pharmaceutical rep, the industry has dropped from 120,000 to around 50,000 over the past 5 years. Is this a growth industry anymore? Not really. However, there are many jobs that are glad to utilize your skill set. Look at Physician Liaison positions, Hospital marketing positions, Recruiting, Medical sales, etc. There are other types of positions out there worth checking out. Have multiple resumes to help you target other job types that highlight your general skills.

9. Remember that you can sometimes create a job. Depending on how strong your connections are, you might be able to uncover a need and talk to your connections about creating a job that fills that need. For example, say you called on a large OBGyn practice that is still interested in growth. You could be their marketing rep and call on the doctors in the community, highlighting the OBGyn practice and the things they offer.

10. Talk to as many recruiters/headhunters that you can find Some of these folks specialize in certain companies that you'll never hear about. These are the companies worth looking into because they are in growth stages (compared to the rest of the industry). The trick is you don't know which recruiter works with which companies so it's worth talking to many. Sometimes it helps, sometimes it doesn't. But you have to utilize all resources - and this is a good one.

I hope these are helpful. Please feel free to offer up some others or share you experiences. In the meantime, for those who are looking, I wish you luck.

Regards,

Nicotine Jones

Supplement Your Income/Preventive Health

2010-05-31T22:15:00.005-04:00

From the e-mail bag:
Preventive Health and Wellness Company seeking....

Pharmaceutical Reps, Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, and Physician Assistants to work with a team of health care professionals marketing the #1 clinically proven, fiber-based supplement that lowers LDL, triglycerides and raises HDL. Stabilized glucose levels and fat loss are side benefits. Listed in the PDR; clinically studied.

As a dietitian I have always been a proponent of patients increasing their fiber intake. Now, we have a supplement that increases daily fiber intake by 6-9 grams while improving lipids, glucose levels and insulin levels. Fat loss is a welcomed side benefit.

As a diabetes educator I continue to be impressed with diabetics that are able to decrease their medications and lose weight, thanks to Bios Life Slim.

As someone with polycystic ovarian syndrome, I am impressed that Bios Life Slim still manages my carbohydrate cravings and gives me a sense of freedom from food.

Please do not pass up an opportunity to share something that so many patients need AND increase your income at the same time.

Full-time or part-time opportunity/Profit sharing/Bonuses
Contact Jennifer Birge MS,RD,CDE at jenbirge@earnlink.net or 575.779.1172.

Let it be

2009-11-07T19:44:00.001-05:00

Pharma Resume Blast

2009-04-09T22:32:00.003-04:00

I used this service a few days ago and have received some quality calls from recruiters with jobs that are both in pharma and outside of pharma. I figure for the small investment, it can have big returns. Full disclosure, I get a small referral fee if you click on the link and use the service. But that allows me to keep updating the site. Please feel free to give feedback if you get success due to this great resume blast service.

I'm looking for a job...

2009-01-30T15:47:00.002-05:00

Ironically, I am now in search of work, after getting let go by my company. So, I wish you all good luck as I know traffic to this site has increased recently due to big layoffs from a number of companies. It will all be fine and we'll all be better off in the long run...

The Waiting is the hardest part

2009-01-27T06:29:00.002-05:00

Well, at least with Pfizer. Good luck to all while you wait to find out your fate. Remember that it will be OK either way. There are still companies hiring and if you don't get cut, there will be opportunities in the new Pfizer.

More Cuts

2008-12-17T06:53:00.001-05:00

More job cuts announced. I've heard BMS, Glaxo, Pfizer, Merck, Jazz, and many other companies. But who's hiring? There are still jobs to be had but fewer companies hiring for fewer open spots. What other industries are you considering if you've been let go (or if you're waiting to find out). Are you going to stay in the pharma/biotech/med device industry?

More job cuts in the industry

2008-10-16T23:41:00.002-04:00

I know there are more job cuts in the Pharmaceutical industry than there has been in awhile. However, there are still opportunities. I hope this site is helpful. Please feel free to forward to link to get here so that people know some of the companies and recruiters that are hiring. I'm waiting to find out if I keep my job so I'm in the same boat as many of your are. I wish you luck.

nicotine

Open positions from Julie, the recruiter

2008-06-20T19:29:00.000-04:00

From the emails:

Hello Nicotine,

I hope you are doing great and your summer is progressing well!

It has been a while, so I thought I would update you on some of the openings I have been working on!

A manager with Oncology, Hospital, Neurology, HIV, Cardiology or Hepatitis management experience that lives anywhere in the state of IL as I have a lucrative Biotech District Manager opening with one of the top ranked Biotech companies in the nation (must have a minimum of 5 years pharmaceutical management experience)

A manager with Oncology or Hospital management experience that lives in any of the following areas: Manhattan, Bronx, Queens, Long Island, Westchester county, CT or MA as I have a lucrative Hospital Manager opening with a Biopharmaceutical company (must have a minimum of 5 years pharmaceutical management experience)

A manager with Oncology, Hospital, Neuro-Oncology, Neurosurgery, Surgical, Spine, Implant or Medical Hardware management experience that lives in any of the following states: TX, LA, AL, MS, FL, GA as I have a lucrative Neuro-Oncology District Manager opening for a very niche division with only 31 reps nationwide (must have a minimum of 5 years pharmaceutical management experience)

Other top priority lucrative representative openings include:

Biotech, Miami, FL rep open territory

Biotech, Columbus, OH rep open territory

Hospital, Ann Arbor, MI rep open territory

Hospital, Philadelphia, PA rep open territory

Hospital, S. NJ rep open territory

Hospital, Wilmington, DE rep open territory

Specialty, Morgantown, WV rep open territory

Specialty, Manchester, CT rep open territory

Specialty, Hartford, CT rep open territory

Specialty, Long Island, NY rep open territory

Specialty, Fall River, MA rep open territory

Specialty, Bridgeport, CT rep open territory

Specialty, New Haven, CT rep open territory

Specialty, Danbury, CT rep open territory

Specialty, Stamford, CT rep open territory

As always, I appreciate your time!!

Julie Bouman, ICR
Palmer & Young, Inc.
A National Recruiting & Coaching Firm
Pharmaceutical/Biotech Marketplace
julie@palmerandyoung.com

Sample Interview Questions

2008-05-04T23:14:00.002-04:00

Why are you interested in pharmaceutical sales?

What is your most effective selling strategy? And why does it work for you?

Describe a situation where you kept pushing beyond reason. What happened?

Give me an example of something you started and failed to see to an end?

Give me an example of how you tie benefits of your product to a customer need.

That's just five. Anyone want to see more?

Update on Recruiter

2008-03-09T08:01:00.000-04:00

From email:

Nick,

Been awhile since we spoke I have many locations open in Pharma sales through the entire country and I also have opened my business up to resume writing. I hired someone who specializes in resume writing for the Pharma industry.

Thanks!

John L. Navarria
Managing Partner
Imperial Staffing, LLC
(973) 200-3550
john@imperial-staffing.com

Does your RESUME reflect your accomplishments? We can help!
Check out our company website at: www.imperial-staffing.com

Question from the comments

2008-03-06T19:16:00.002-05:00

From the comments:

anonymous said...
How much does credit play into it. I have been ofered a job.

nicotine jones said...
If you have really bad credit, it might be a concern since most times you'll get a business credit card. However, I've really never known someone to fail to get hired due to their credit check. Good luck!

Cornerstone Biopharma

2008-02-14T15:33:00.002-05:00

Positions available at Cornerstone Biopharma. Check them out at Open territories at Cornerstone.

Biogen territories

2008-02-02T07:13:00.000-05:00

I did a quick search and found the following open territories (as of today):

These jobs matched the criteria specified for: Biogen Sales
1. Area Business Manager, Oncology - Washington, D.C.
2. Area Business Manager, Oncology - Miami, FL
3. Area Business Manager, Oncology - Alabama
4. Area Business Manager, Oncology - Indiana
5. Regional Sales Director - Oncology Sales - Heartland Region
6. Area Business Manager, Oncology - Seattle, WA
7. Area Business Manager, Oncology - Tampa, FL
8. Area Business Manager, Oncology - Central Valley/East SF Bay Area
9. Area Business Manager, Oncology - Southern Manhattan
10. Area Business Manager, Oncology - Oregon
11. Area Business Manager, RA - Baltimore
12. Area Business Manager, Oncology - Houston, TX
13. Area Business Manager, RA - Long Island, NY
14. Area Business Manager, Neurology - San Jose CA

Check them out at: Biogen

AdvanceRecruitment.Net

2008-01-17T22:17:00.000-05:00

I was contacted by Adrian of www.advancerecruitment.net about adding the site to the links for recruiters. It's a popular site in the UK for medical and pharmaceutical sales. I don't know if I have many readers from that part of the world, but I've added the link in case anyone would like to work in the UK or if anyone in the UK is interested in medical sales or pharmaceutical sales. If you're out there, I'd love to hear from you to compare the differences in the job (UK vs USA). Hope this helps...

Nicotine

http://www.advancerecruitment.net/

Allergan Open Territories Available

2008-01-15T20:40:00.000-05:00

Contact Beverly Villapando at the email address link below each position:

Allergan Botox Cosmetic sales rep

Call on Derms, Plastics with Botox Cosmetic, Juvederm, Prevage MD

Little Rock, AR

Villapando_beverly@allergan.com

Allergan Botox Cosmetic sales rep

Call on Derms, Plastics with Botox Cosmetic, Juvederm, Prevage MD

Corpus Christi, TX

Villapando_beverly@allergan.com

Allergan Botox Cosmetic sales rep

Call on Derms, Plastics with Botox Cosmetic, Juvederm, Prevage MD

El Paso, TX

Villapando_beverly@allergan.com

Allergan Botox Cosmetic sales rep

Call on Derms, Plastics with Botox Cosmetic, Juvederm, Prevage MD

Green Bay, Wisconsin

Villapando_beverly@allergan.com

Allergan Regional Manager, Botox Cosmetic

Manage a team of Botox Cosmetic sales reps

Houston, TX

South Texas Region

Villapando_beverly@allergan.com

Allergan Regional Manager, Botox Cosmetic

Manage a team of Botox Cosmetic Sales reps

St. Louis, MO

Heartland Region

Villapando_beverly@allergan.com

Belated Happy New Year!

2008-01-11T06:16:00.000-05:00

Welcome to 2008! Is this the year that you make a change in jobs? I hope this site is helpful. If there are any topics you'd like addressed or links you'd like added, please let me know. Also, if you have found a new job and this site was helpful, please let me know. Good luck and I hope to add new links soon.

nicotine

Pharmaceutical Sales Rep blog

2007-12-15T22:25:00.000-05:00

Pharmaceutical Sales Rep blog

Here's a blog (above) that I found that gives some great tips for people trying to get into the industry. Yes, he's trying to sell a book (among other things), but if you like his free advice, it might be worth checking out. I know a lot of people coming to visit this site are NOT in the industry but want to find a way in. This might help. Let me know what you think.

nicotine

More Jobs out there for those with experience...

2007-12-08T10:52:00.000-05:00

Hello Nick,

I wanted to wish you and your wife a very happy holiday season!

I have some updates to our openings, Thanks again!

Hospital/Critical Care reps, injectable products in bag:
Greenville, NC
Winston-Salem, NC

Neuro Specialty positions:
Oklahoma City, OK
Thousand Oaks, CA
San Antonio, TX
New Hartford, CT

Thanks a million and have a great weekend!

Julie Bouman, ICR
Palmer Young, Inc.
A National Recruiting Coaching Firm
Pharmaceutical/Biotech Marketplace
www.palmerandyoung.com
julie@palmerandyoung.com

From the Mailbag

2007-11-30T21:09:00.000-05:00

Some new jobs posted from a recruiter. Contact him directly. Good luck...

I am an executive recruiter in the pharmaceutical, medical device, and medical capital equipment sales arena. I have the following positions open. Your readers can email me at
dallen@scboston.com or they can feel free to call me at 1-978-701-6442. Thanks for the help. Don Allen

3 years BtoB sales experience for a dental surgical device company for a Greenwich, CT to Danbury, CT to New Haven CT territory.
3 years BtoB sales experience for a dental surgical device company for a ME/Eastern NH territory.
3 years dental sales experience for a dental surgical device company for a Bergen County, NJ territory.
2 years BtoB sales experience for a Product Manager Apprentice position with a specialty medical bed company for corporate HQ in Eatontown, NJ.
3-5 years BtoB experience for a medical capital equipment company for an Eastern PA territory focused in the Philadelphia/DE area.
2-3 years BtoB experience for a medical supply/device company for a Newark to Jersey Shore to Toms River territory.
Experienced Pharmaceutical Product Manager with Brand Rx experience for a specialty pharmaceutical client in the Atlanta, GA area (full relo provided)
Experienced Pharmaceutical Product Manager/Marketing Manager with ad agency experience for a pharmaceutical client in the Atlanta, GA area (full relo provided)
3 plus years experienced endovascular or interventional radiology/cardiology sales representative for a Washington, D. C. territory.

Sorry

2007-11-26T23:58:00.000-05:00

I know it's been a few months since I posted anything new. I plan on getting back on track, especially with all the recent layoffs. I'm aware of GSK, King, Sepracor, Novartis, Sanofi, Solvay either having layoffs or hiring freeze type periods. There are also companies doing a lot of hiring. So, I hope this site and the links are helpful. If anyone has a success story, please email me and share it. I won't share it if you don't want me to...and if you don't mind, I will. Hang in there, if you've been forced to make a change recently. Good luck!

nicotine