Become a Pharmaceutical Sales Representative

March 12, 2013 - PRLog -- The Pharmaceutical Sales Industry is a highly sought after career field to break into as industry employers are looking for candidates who possess the necessary drive, determination and are educated on the core concepts relating to the pharmacology industry. The impact of growing research and recently FDA approved treatments directly affects the job market in this industry. Pharmaceutical companies are actively seeking Pharmaceutical Sales Representatives; some of these companies are outlined below:

Quintiles is the world’s leading biopharmaceutical service provider. With a network of more than 27,000 professionals working in more than 80 countries, we have helped develop or commercialize all of the top 50 best selling drugs on the market. With extensive therapeutic, scientific and analytics expertise, we help biopharmaceutical and health sciences customers navigate the increasingly complex landscape with more predictability to enable better outcomes.

InVentiv health offers best-in-class Clinical, Consulting and Commercial services to global companies seeking to accelerate performance. With 13,000 employees in 40 countries inVentiv has committed itself to hiring and retaining the very best talent in the healthcare industry, those who have a single common characteristic: the desire and aptitude to succeed. In turn, inVentiv provides an opportunity-rich environment where employees can grow as professionals in one of many disciplines and pursue long-term career goals throughout our worldwide network of locations.

Forest Pharmeceuticals A pharmaceutical sales career at Forest is a remarkable opportunity to build a connection, meet a challenge, and create an impact. It’s making a difference in a patient’s life while nurturing your own professional aspirations and personal well-being. Forest is recognized for the formidable expertise, quality, and productivity of our sales organization, which is a key driver of business. Promoting innovative pharmaceutical products to physicians requires consistent education about our products’ approved indications, mechanisms of action, clinical benefits, safety, and availability.

The National Association of Pharmaceutical Representatives assists prospective candidates with the necessary education/training needed to move forward in the Pharmaceutical Sales Industry. The NAPRx® CNPR® Certification - Entry Level Training Program is the nation's leading service for training non-experienced pharmaceutical sales rep. The NAPRx® has been highly recommended by pharmaceutical companies to the many individuals who are looking to break into the pharmaceutical sales. The program educates aspiring pharmaceutical sales reps on clinical pharmacology, medical terminology, rules and regulations for selling pharmaceuticals, pharmacokinetics, etc. Successful graduates of the NAPRx® program will have access to our Career Center where pharmaceutical companies post openings for our members and graduates. If you are looking to gain entry into the industry, the NAPRx® is the place to start.