Pharmaceutical Representative, Primary Care (Neurology)/Calgary

Ashfield Healthcare Canada Inc; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

Length of Service Awards

Quarterly Star Awards

Yearly Inizio Circle of Excellence Aw

Referral bonus

Library of online training courses

Job summary

Inizio Engage is seeking a Pharmaceutical Representative for the Primary Care/Neurology territory in Canada. The role focuses on delivering approved product messaging to family physicians, GPs, and pharmacists, and on developing relationships both in-person and via virtual channels.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and 3–5 years of pharma sales, with travel within the territory. The company offers health benefits and various performance-based awards; a 12-month contract with potential

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Life Sciences, or related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of pharmaceutical sales experience.
• Experience in Primary Care and/or Neurology preferred.
• Experience organizing and supporting CME programs and educational events.
• Knowledge of assigned territory is a plus.
• Strong product, therapeutic and disease-state knowledge.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong customer engagement and relationship-building skills.
• Proven ability to develop and execute territory business plans.
• Strong networking, presentation, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver approved product and brand messages to target physicians and pharmacists per monograph, messaging, and brand strategy.
• Build strong relationships with customers in person and virtually.
• Organize speaker programs, symposia, virtual events, exhibits, and CME activities.
• Develop and execute a territory business plan aligned with brand objectives.
• Leverage insights to identify opportunities and achieve sales objectives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support territory and brand execution.
• Adhere to policies, procedures and industry codes of conduct.
• Identify and report adverse events and product complaints.
• Maintain company property (samples, materials) in good condition.

Skills

Strong communication

Customer engagement

CRM proficiency

Digital engagement platforms

AI-enabled tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Life Sciences

Tools

CRM systems

Video/virtual engagement tools

Job description

The Pharmaceutical Representative, Primary Care/Neurology, is responsible for achieving territory sales objectives through effective communication of prescription product information, and the development of strong relationships with healthcare professionals. The Pharmaceutical Representative executes territory business plans, engages customers both in-person and virtual interactions, and contributes to the successful implementation of educational and customer engagement initiatives to support the appropriate use of neurology and migraine treatment options. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong scientific acumen, sales effectiveness, customer engagement skills, and a commitment to compliance with industry regulations and company policies. Length of Contract: 12-Months (High Potential for Renewal)

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver approved product and brand messages to targeted family physicians, general practitioners and pharmacists in accordance with the product monograph, approved messaging, company policies, and brand strategy.
• Build strong relationships with key customers, both in person and in a virtual environment.
• Organize and coordinate speaker programs, symposia, virtual events, exhibits, and Continuing Medical Education (CME) activities in support of brand objectives.
• Develop and execute a territory business plan aligned with brand objectives, customer needs, and market opportunities.
• Leverage customer insights and market knowledge to identify opportunities, prioritize activities, and achieve territory sales objectives.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional colleagues and external business partners to support territory and brand execution.
• Demonstrate the Company’s values and leader behaviors, including adherence to policies, procedures and the IMC Code of Marketing Practices.
• Identify and report adverse events and product complaints in accordance with corporate procedure.
• Maintain all Company property (samples, promotional materials, etc.) in good working condition.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Life Sciences, or a related field.
• Minimum 3-5 years of pharmaceutical sales experience.
• Experience in Primary Care and/or Neurology is preferred.
• Experience organizing and supporting CME programs and educational events.
• Knowledge of the assigned territory is considered an asset.
• Strong product, therapeutic, and disease-state knowledge.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong customer engagement and relationship-building skills.
• Proven ability to develop and execute territory business plans.
• Strong networking, presentation, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with CRM systems, digital engagement platforms, and AI-enabled tools.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel within the assigned territory.
• Ability to work independently in a field-based environment.

Additional Requirements

Valid driver's license and ability to travel within the assigned territory. Ability to work independently in a field-based environment.

Our Benefits

• Health Benefits as of day 1 of employment
• Length of Service Awards
• Quarterly Star Awards
• Yearly Inizio Circle of Excellence Awards
• Referral bonus
• Library of online training courses
• Salary Range: 75k to 90k + Bonus + Car Allowance

About Inizio Engage

Inizio Engage is a strategic, commercial, and creative engagement partner that specializes in healthcare. Our passionate, global workforce augments local expertise and diverse mix of skills with data, science, and technology to deliver bespoke engagement solutions that help clients reimagine how they engage with their patients, payers, people and providers to improve treatment outcomes. Our mission is to partner with our clients, improving lives by helping healthcare professionals and patients get the medicines, knowledge and support they need. We believe in our values: We empower everyone/We rise to the challenge/We work as one/We ask what if/We do the right thing, and we will ask you how your personal values align to them. To learn more about Inizio Engage, visit us at: Healthcare and Life Science Consulting Services - Inizio

Inizio Engage est un partenaire stratégique, commercial et créatif spécialisé dans les soins de santé. Notre personnel passionné et international ajoute à l'expertise locale et à la diversité des compétences des données, de la science et de la technologie pour fournir des solutions d'engagement sur mesure qui aident les clients à réimaginer la façon dont ils s'engagent avec leurs patients, les payeurs, les personnes et les fournisseurs afin d'améliorer les résultats des traitements. C'est pourquoi, chez Inizio Engage, nous avons rassemblé un groupe de plus de 7 000 experts, travaillant dans plus de 20 pays. Une équipe passionnée et diversifiée, avec une portée mondiale et des connaissances locales. Ensemble, nous nous associons à nos clients pour remettre en question les idées reçues afin de permettre aux gens de prendre de meilleures décisions en matière de santé et d'améliorer les résultats des traitements dans le monde entier.