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From Classroom to Virtual Reality: How Pharmaceutical Rep Training Has Evolved

Contrarian Sales Techniques

As a male rep entering this competitive field, I felt the pressure to absorb every bit of information and perfect my pitch to stand out. We were drilled on the science behind our medications, their benefits, potential side effects, and the competitive landscape. Back then, training was heavily focused on product knowledge.

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Pharma needs to move to digital NOW

World of DTC Marketing

Health care professionals are finding that pharma sites don’t provide enough answers and are using HCP-targeted sites more and more. This is a severe concern in an era where more HCPs are refusing to meet with pharma reps. The number one site is still Medscape, but Sermo and Doximity are gaining a solid audience.

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How to Boost Pharma Sales AI Training with AI Insights

Quantified

Periodic observation, coaching sessions, client feedback, and role-play exercises often fail to explain why some pharma reps consistently meet and exceed management expectations while other equally knowledgeable reps do not. In today’s increasingly competitive landscape, that alone can be a game-changer.

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The Importance of Omnichannel Approach for European Physicians

PM360

Some of the questions we quizzed the physicians with focused on their thoughts around interactions with pharma reps. And the responses suggest an increasingly difficult future for the reps working in the EU5 markets. Fortunately, a lot of positive news is also coming out of our European research and the corresponding report.

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Exploring Pharmaceutical Sales Reps Salaries: A Deep Dive

Rep-Lite

As a pharmaceutical sales rep, you undergo a rigorous training program, develop strong relationships with healthcare professionals, and work tirelessly to meet sales targets. You also deal with the challenges of an ever-changing industry landscape, including stiff competition from generic drugs and strict regulation policies.

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How to Become a Pharmaceutical Sales Representative

Pharmaceutical Representative Training

Pharmaceutical sales representatives (often times referred to as pharma reps) are hired by pharmaceutical/biotech companies to educate healthcare providers (HCPs) such as physicians, pharmacists, nurses, and physician assistants (PAs) on their company’s product. There are two sets of skills necessary to become an effective pharma rep.

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How the Pandemic Transformed HCP Engagement for Pharma Companies in India

Veeva

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. Digital channels aren’t just a supplemental tool, but can provide a competitive advantage.

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