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Break Into Pharmaceutical Sales: A Guide for Malaysians

Contrarian Sales Techniques

So, you’re thinking about starting a career in pharmaceutical sales ? In this brief guide, I’ll walk you through what you need to know to break into pharmaceutical sales. Why Pharmaceutical Sales Is Worth Considering Let’s be real—who doesn’t want a career that pays well and has room to grow? Great choice.

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Why I Went From Abbot Pharma Sales to 1099 With Bruce Brown

Evolve Your Success

In this episode, he reveals the innovative strategies that helped him thrive in both worlds – including an ingenious FedEx tactic that changed his pharmaceutical sales game.

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How Counterfeit Medicines Challenge Pharma Sales in Malaysia

Contrarian Sales Techniques

Imagine spending weeks building trust with a doctor or pharmacist, only to find out that counterfeit versions of your product are circulating in the market. It’s a reality for many of us in pharma sales in Malaysia. Why This Hits Close to Home for Pharma Reps As someone in pharma sales, this problem feels personal.

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Pharma Sales in Malaysia: The Role of Drug Access Programs in Providing Essential Medications

Contrarian Sales Techniques

Initially, the doctors were skeptical about the program’s sustainability – and rightly so. I spent weeks visiting the hospital, walking the doctors through the program’s benefits and processes, addressing their concerns, and even involving the patient advocacy group to share testimonials from those who had benefited.

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The Pharma Boss: A Tale of Zainal in Malaysia

Contrarian Sales Techniques

While other bosses were stuck in boardrooms, Zainal was out with his reps, visiting pharmacies in Ipoh or meeting doctors in Kota Bharu. The story is meant to highlight themes of leadership, empathy, and resilience in the Malaysian pharmaceutical sales context and should not be interpreted as a factual account. His secret?

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Portfolio Selling in Pharmaceuticals: A Malaysian Perspective

Contrarian Sales Techniques

Many doctors in Malaysia stick with trusted brands, especially in rural areas where change can be seen as risky. Disclaimer : This post is just me sharing my own thoughts and experiences from working in the pharmaceutical sales industry. It takes work. And then there’s the challenge of loyalty.

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Navigating Pharma Sales Challenges: Tips to Boost Your Sales Performance (Use of AI and Social Media for Effective brand promotion)

Pharmaceutical Representative Training

According to a study by MedData Group, 38% of doctors use Instagram and LinkedIn on a weekly basis , and 72% of doctors use Facebook. Social Medias Impact on Pharmaceutical Sales Social media becomes a huge help for identifying patient groups in rare therapeutic areas which is difficult to do traditionally.

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