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Frequently Asked Questions regarding the profession of
Pharmaceutical Sales Representative

See Also:[ Pharm Rep Tips] [Pharm Rep FAQ from Anne Clayton]


Q: Is a scientific degree required for entry into pharmaceutical sales? What about prior sales experience?

A: Successful candidates do not necessarily require either of the above.  However, there is a great deal of variation here. 

Mostly, it depends on the hiring managers' personal opinion.  If she is trying to fill a very competitive territory, she may feel the need to hire a real seasoned "pit-bull" to go out there and grab the business.  Or maybe, she has had a problem with a recent hire who has difficulty grasping scientific data and is determined to hire a person with strong science background to add to her team's qualities.

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You have to remember that you must at least like science -- there's a lot of reading to be done once you get hired.  If you don't like science, being a pharmaceutical representative is pure hell.

If you are thinking about a career in sales, do yourself a favor and try to at least get a taste of sales - you may or may not like it. 

I suggest fund raising for your local place of worship or college.  That way you can help others at the same time that you are helping yourself.  Likewise, take a few college level life-science courses. 

Try anatomy or physiology or biology - something that requires a lot of memorization - that's similar to what you'll be doing as a representative if you are fortunate enough to get hired.


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>Click Here to see Pharm Rep FAQ from Anne Clayton's Website