Contrarian Sales Techniques

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

How Drug Access Programs Shape My Role As a pharma rep, I’ve seen the real, transformative impact of these programs. For pharma reps, the opportunity lies in being proactive – providing clear information, assisting with enrollment processes, and ensuring smooth communication between all stakeholders.

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Contrarian Sales Techniques

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Pharma reps working with these chains benefit from the sheer volume of sales and the opportunity to position their products on a national level. They ensure that the products sold are appropriate and safe, which is why pharma reps often rely on their expertise to promote products effectively.

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Contrarian Sales Techniques

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Why This Hits Close to Home for Pharma Reps As someone in pharma sales, this problem feels personal. Because at the end of the day, it’s about more than just sales – it’s about doing what’s right. Generics are a vital part of the healthcare system, offering safe and cost-effective alternatives.

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Pharmaceutical Representative Training

JUNE 22, 2024

The Role of Certified Pharmaceutical Representatives in the Shifting Sales Landscape The US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects the number of jobs for pharmaceutical sales representatives will grow by four percent by 2031, adding approximately 170,000 new job openings per year over this decade.

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Quantified

MAY 2, 2024

Pharmaceutical sales opportunities are notoriously high stakes. With current trends suggesting that healthcare practitioners (HCPs) will continue to cut back on the amount of time devoted to one-on-one meetings with sales reps, every nuance of each interaction carries significant weight.

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Contrarian Sales Techniques

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

For pharma reps, understanding the market and staying prepared with stock availability is key to turning these breaks into long-term gains. Disclaimer: This post is just me sharing my own thoughts and experiences from working in the pharmaceutical sales industry.

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Contrarian Sales Techniques

MAY 17, 2024

When I first started as a pharmaceutical sales rep a decade ago, training was a rigorous but straightforward affair. We’d gather in a conference room for hours, listening to presentations, taking notes, and role-playing various sales scenarios. However, the challenges they face can be different.

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Contrarian Sales Techniques

DECEMBER 14, 2022

After the pandemic, many pharma reps shifted to digital sales calls, but the effectiveness of these calls has declined. According to a study conducted by ZoomRx, 44% of healthcare professionals prefer to conduct face-to-face sales meetings with pharmaceutical sales representatives.

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Veeva

AUGUST 22, 2021

The findings presented here are based on pharma sales rep activities that were captured in Veeva CRM between 1 January 2020 and 5 April 2021. Before COVID-19, pharmaceutical sales reps had been accustomed to meeting HCPs in person. Emergence of digital. Will the HCP engagement model return to face to face?

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Contrarian Sales Techniques

JULY 13, 2024

Welcome to the world of pharmaceutical sales in Malaysia, where business deals are as likely to be sealed over a frothy cup of pulled tea as they are in a boardroom. "Eh, Eh, you know lah, selling medicine here isn't like anywhere else," says Amir, a veteran pharma rep, as he expertly pulls a stream of tea between two cups.

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Evolve Your Success

MAY 9, 2023

I would say it’s equivalent probably to a pharma rep. Is it the same as in any medical sales rep if you want the manager and then if you want the executive, or are they different? It was still considered patient interfacing, but I didn’t make as much as I did in surgical.

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Contrarian Sales Techniques

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Soft skills help reps navigate challenging conversations, address concerns, and foster partnerships. In Malaysia's pharmaceutical sales sector, soft skills are highly valued, especially in rural areas where building personal relationships is crucial. It’s not official advice or a statement from any organization.

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