Doctor Detailing Sales Representative (Rx)-WC

OttoBauthentic; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A pharmaceutical company is seeking a Doctor Detailing Representative to educate healthcare professionals about their products. Your role will involve relationship building with doctors, product education, and sales performance monitoring. A Bachelor’s degree in a medical science field is required, along with strong communication skills and the ability to work independently. This position also requires a valid driver's license and willingness to travel within the assigned territory.

Responsibilities

• Educate and promote pharmaceutical products to healthcare professionals.
• Build professional relationships with doctors.
• Monitor sales performance and product compliance.
• Train and develop healthcare professionals.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to absorb and relay complex medical information effectively

Highly self-motivated and goal-oriented

Excellent presentation and negotiation skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in medical science (Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Science, Microbiology)

Job description

The Doctor Detailing (Rx) Representative is responsible for educating, promoting, and detailing the clients pharmaceutical products to healthcare professionals, particularly doctors, in their assigned territory. The role involves building strong professional relationships, increasing product awareness, and driving sales growth while maintaining the highest ethical standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Product Detailing & Education
• Relationship Building & Territory Management
• Sales & Performance Monitoring
• Training & Development
• Compliance & Ethics
• Pharmacovigilance

Required Qualifications & Skills

Educational Background:

• A Bachelor’s degree in a medical science field (Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Science, Microbiology, or related discipline).

Skills & Attributes:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage with healthcare professionals.
• Ability to absorb and relay complex medical information effectively.
• Highly self-motivated, goal-oriented, and eager to learn.
• Excellent presentation and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently while being a team player.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Other Requirements:

• A valid driver’s license and willingness to travel within the assigned territory

Full job spec available for perusal.