Changing Pharmaceutical Environment in 2011 Creates a New Demand for Training and Certifying Reps

Developed in 2002 in response to a rising demand for industry educated pharmaceutical sales reps, the nationally recognized online CNPR® Certification sales training program will provide applicants with the tools to gain entry-level jobs.
By: NAPRx
 
Jan. 2, 2011 - PRLog -- Forecasts of double-digit growth in the healthcare industry over the next several years will increase the demand for certified pharmaceutical sales reps.  It is important for  the industry take new, aggressive steps to fill the pipeline with new workers.  "New pharmaceutical products, regulation changes and new technology are changing the employment landscape,” say Rhonda Diergerg, senior vice president, skills certification, NAPRx.    “It doesn’t mean that we don’t need entry level people,” he added. “It’s just we need industry trained and educated applicants to apply.”

Even if students lack a formal pharmacology and medical education, theCNPR Certification program can ready them for a long and successful career by imparting information regarding general medical terminology, clinical pharmacology, managed care, drug sampling rules, effective selling techniques and more.

“There is a great demand for pharmaceutical sales reps, which means there is an equal need for solid training devices,” said Stephen Gatlin. “In short order, this program will become one of our most popular offerings. Pharmaceutical sales can be a very rewarding career, and the first step toward realizing that is completing the CNPR® entry level pharmaceutical sales course.”

Upon completing the course, students will have gained a comprehensive understanding of the industry, including the role of the FDA, drug products and developments, and how to make an effective pharmaceutical sales pitch. Students will also be prepared to take the CNPR® certification exam.

CNPR® graduates should mention the training and post their CNPR® # on their resume. Pharmaceutical companies prefer to hire candidates who have received CNPR training as most companies prefer industry knowledge from their applicants. The CNPR® program is also available by correspondence directly through the association. The correspondence course is available directly through the NAPRx® (Total Packet $239.00)and is also at numerous universities or colleges at a higher price. The NAPRx® looks forward to assisting members throughout your pharmaceutical sales career.

NAPRx® is a trade association for the pharmaceutical, medical and biotech industry. NAPRx® represents pharmaceutical sales representatives for the industry and is also heavily involved in lbbbying for pharmaceutical sales professionals. The National Association of Pharmaceutical Representatives® (NAPRx®) was initiated to educate, train, create standards and provide current information for professional pharmaceutical sales representatives as well as for individuals who want to gain entry into the industry.

The NAPRx®’s Advisory Board and professional trainers have gained valuable experience from companies such as GlaxoSmithKline, Merck, Pfizer, Aventis, Abbot Laboratories, Forest Pharmaceuticals, Wyeth, TAP, Bausch & Lomb, Johnson & Johnson amongst many other major pharmaceutical companies. This expertise allows the NAPRx® to monitor, train and educate successfully. The NAPRx® has also provided recruitment advertising to Eli Lilly, Schering-Plough, Andrx Laboratories, BIOGEN, Sanofi-Aventis, plus many more pharmaceutical companies.

The NAPRx®’s education course is designed to provide the workforce skills necessary to acquire professional caliber positions in the pharmaceutical industry. The NAPRx® program is currently offered through over 200 colleges and universities (schools include: Ohio State University, University of Texas, Rutgers University, University of Mississippi, Indiana University, University of Colorado, plus hundreds more!!) However, you can take advantage of the course now by ordering directly through the NAPRx®. If you want to find the college nearest you please email us at questions@napsronline.org.

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