Pharmaceutical Sales Representative
Comprehensive Sites
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Sales Representatives, Wholesale and ManufacturingCreated by the U.S. Department of Labor, this career profile introduces you to the training, work qualifications, employment data, and job outlook for a sales representative. Scroll down to the bottom of the page to find links to important professional organizations in the field, or click on detailed earnings data.
Princeton Review: Pharmaceutical Sales RepresentativesFind out about a day in the life of a pharmaceutical sales representative, or learn about what this career might earn in terms of salary after several years in the field. Facts and figures about the career include details on earnings, publications that are important to sales representatives and some of the organization that these professionals belong to. You can also access information on college majors that could be useful to you, internships, and a career search tool.
Occupational Titles
Pharmaceutical Sales Representative
Field Marketing Representative
Field Representative
Field Service Representative
Outside Sales Representative
Pharmaceutical Detailer
Pharmaceutical Representative
Pharmaceutical Salesperson
Pharmaceutical Service Representative
Pharmacy Sales Representative
Accredited Academic Programs
Princeton Review: College Majors, Pharmaceutical Sales RepresentativeAny one of several college majors could be a good choice if you are interested in becoming a pharmaceutical sales representative. Click on marketing, pharmacy or any of several other choices to be taken to lists of colleges that offer that major and their contacts and web sites.
Salary Levels
PayScale: Pharmaceutical Sales RepresentativeThe hourly wage rate for a pharmaceutical sales representative is shown here at a graph, which is created based on years of experience and is a national figure. Advance a little further down the page, and you will find answers information on salary according to the employer type or city of employment in the U.S.
Professional Organizations
National Association of Pharmaceutical Sales RepresentativesLearn bout entry level training at this site, and explore the industry, accreditation for training, educational programs.
National Pharmaceutical CouncilLearn about this organization by viewing key video highlights, and find resources and publications organized alphabetically, by audience, disease, or specific issue areas in the field of pharmacy. This organization provides plenty of opportunities to learn about different disease states and the products that treat them.
Job Opportunity Sources
Indeed.com: Pharmaceutical Sales RepresentativeFind links to more than 4,000 job descriptions at this page, collected from several nationwide job search databases and private individual employers. You can save selected positions or e-mail them to yourself for future reference.
Pharmacy Times: Career CornerThe career center at Pharmacy Times offers a department for sales representatives in their job search tool. Simply enter your keyword and state to look for today’s positions. Other career resources at the page include tips on writing a resume, interactive case scenarios, and a “name that pill” game.
Licensing & Certification
National Association for Pharmaceutical Sales Representatives: CertificationConferred by the National Association of Pharmaceutical Sales Representatives, this certification is for you if you want to have an edge and gain entry into the field. Goals of the program include the teaching of general medical terminology, clinical pharmacology, managed care information, and different types of medications. Examination information is available at this site.
Publications
Drugstore NewsCatering to the drug retail industry, this publication’s site includes access to over-the-counter, as well as prescription products, continuing education, financial tutorials, the latest news of the industry, and a section for persons who practice within the retail environment.
Pharmacy TimesIntended for pharmacists, this publication will offer insight into actual practices of the industry and is widely read by other pharmacy career professionals. You can find out all about drug interactions, disease states, the health system, patient education, or access an online career corner.
Pharmacy TimesIntended for pharmacists, this publication will offer insight into actual practices of the industry and is widely read by other pharmacy career professionals. You can find out all about drug interactions, disease states, the health system, patient education, or access an online career corner.
U.S. PharmacistDedicated to the nation’s pharmacists, this site offers continuing education lessons, featured articles online, an e-connect newsletter, and classified career corner.
Online Forums & Blogs
Indeed.com: Pharmaceutical Sales Representative ForumYou can start your own discussion or look at the current threads to learn more about the pharmaceutical sales rep perspective on jobs, what to expect after an interview, being successful as a pharmaceutical sales representative, and personal opinions about certification.
Career Videos
YouTube: Careers in Pharmaceutical SalesInformation on the job income potential and qualities needed for the job are discussed, as well as breaking into the industry of pharmaceutical sales. If you want to hear about the competition and how to beat the odds, listen to this video from a manager from the industry.
