Graduate Medical Sales Representative - Dermatology & Allergy

Confidential; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Car allowance

Pension

Holiday buy-back scheme

Job summary

Evolve Selection is partnering with a leading pharmaceutical company to establish a new Healthcare Partnership Associate role covering the South East UK. You will help shape a developing team, build strong relationships with primary care professionals and contribute to improving patient outcomes with an innovative dermatology and allergy product portfolio.

This is a full-time, permanent position requiring a full UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Open to graduates and entry-level professionals; pharma experience not essential.
• Degree in a scientific/healthcare discipline desirable.
• Strong relationship-building and communication with healthcare professionals.
• Commercial drive with ability to identify opportunities.
• Self-motivated with territory management and organization.
• ABPI knowledge beneficial; support available for new entrants.

Responsibilities

• Build meaningful healthcare partnerships with GPs and pharmacists.
• Drive territory growth and achieve sales targets.
• Deliver clinically relevant conversations using evidence.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align NHS priorities.
• Maintain professional standards in ABPI compliance.

Skills

Relationship-building

Communication skills

Commercial awareness

Self-motivation

Territory management

Education

Science/Healthcare related degree

Job description

Evolve Selection is exclusively partnering with a leading global pharmaceutical company to deliver an exciting new team build across the UK.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a brand-new team as a Healthcare Partnership Associate, representing an innovative portfolio of products across Dermatology and Allergy. You'll have the opportunity to help shape and grow a developing team, build valuable relationships across primary care and make a real contribution to improving patient outcomes.

Combining scientific engagement, relationship building and commercial ownership, you'll work in partnership with healthcare professionals to identify opportunities, develop your territory and deliver meaningful value across these exciting therapeutic areas.

Whether you're a recent graduate looking to launch your career in the pharmaceutical industry, an entry-level sales professional ready for your next step, or an experienced medical sales professional seeking a new challenge, we'd love to hear from you. Previous pharmaceutical experience is not essential, with training and development available to support those new to the industry.

This is a full-time, permanent position covering the South East region of the UK, with exact territory boundaries to be confirmed. Please note that a full, valid UK driving licence is essential for this role.

What s on offer?

• Highly Competitive starting salary of £35,000, plus exceptional benefits package - including bonus, car allowance, pension, holiday buy back scheme and more!
• Innovative Product Portfolio - Work with leading dermatology and allergy products in a specialist market.
• Collaborative Culture - Thrive in a supportive, people-focused environment.

Ideal Requirements

• Open to Graduates and Entry-Level Professionals - Previous pharmaceutical experience is not essential. We welcome applications from graduates and early-career professionals with transferable skills, enthusiasm and a desire to build a career in pharmaceutical sales.
• A Passion for Healthcare and Learning - A degree in a scientific, healthcare or related discipline is desirable, alongside a genuine interest in healthcare and a willingness to develop strong clinical and product knowledge. We welcome applications from both experienced professionals and graduates with transferable skills who are keen to build a career in pharmaceutical sales.
• Strong Relationship-Building and Communication Skills - The ability to build credible, lasting relationships with healthcare professionals and other key stakeholders. You will be confident communicating, influencing and adapting your approach to meet different customer needs.
• Commercial Awareness and a Drive to Succeed - A proactive, results-focused mindset, with the ability to identify opportunities, work towards objectives and contribute to business growth. Previous experience in a target-driven commercial or healthcare environment would be advantageous.
• Self-Motivation and Effective Territory Management - The confidence and initiative to work independently, manage your time effectively and take ownership of a geographical territory. You will be organised, adaptable and comfortable planning your activities to maximise opportunities.
• A Commitment to Professional Excellence - A commitment to working ethically and responsibly within the pharmaceutical industry. An understanding of the ABPI Code, previous pharmaceutical sales experience and an ABPI qualification would be advantageous, although support and development will be available for candidates new to the industry.

Role Responsibilities

• Build Meaningful Healthcare Partnerships - Develop trusted, long-term relationships with GPs, practice-based clinicians, community pharmacists and other healthcare professionals, becoming a valued partner and a recognised source of clinical and product expertise within your territory.
• Drive Territory Growth and Commercial Success - Take ownership of your territory, identifying new opportunities, developing strategic business plans and using sales data and market insights to maximise growth, achieve sales targets and deliver outstanding commercial results.
• Deliver Engaging, Clinically Relevant Customer Conversations - Bring clinical evidence to life through high-quality, tailored discussions that demonstrate the benefits, appropriate use and value of specialist products, supporting healthcare professionals to make informed decisions that benefit patients.
• Shape Local Healthcare Opportunities Through Collaboration - Work closely with internal colleagues and cross-functional teams to develop effective engagement strategies, strengthen local partnerships and align product offerings with NHS priorities and evolving patient needs, including opportunities within Pharmacy First.
• Champion Professional Excellence and Patient Outcomes - Operate with integrity and professionalism, maintaining excellent clinical and product knowledge while ensuring all activities meet ABPI and regulatory standards. Keep patients at the heart of every interaction and ensure responsible use of resources.

Recruitment Process

2 stage interview and assessment process

Interview with a hiring manager who is a passionate and experienced leader, values your ideas, mentors your growth, and is committed to helping you succeed in this role.

Application Process

Evolve Selection acts as a recruitment partner on behalf of our clients. All applications are reviewed by our specialist consultants and assessed against the specific requirements of the role. Suitable candidates will be contacted for an initial discussion before being introduced to the hiring client.

We appreciate every application; however, due to application volumes, we may not be able to respond to all candidates individually. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful for this particular role, however we may contact you regarding future opportunities that match your experience in line with our privacy policy.

Evolve is a leading recruitment and outsourcing organisation, operating within the Pharmaceutical, Healthcare, Medical Device and Life Science sectors.

Equal opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion are critical to our success as a company, We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic.