Pharmaceutical Sales Representative

Ultra Personnel; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization seeks a Pharmaceutical Sales Representative in Johannesburg. This role entails building relationships with healthcare professionals, providing product education, and supporting new product launches. Candidates should possess a relevant degree and 2 years of experience in pharmaceutical sales, with strong communication and organizational skills. A valid driver's license is required, along with the ability to work independently and travel within the assigned territory.

Qualifications

• 2 years pharmaceutical sales, medical detailing, or HCP engagement experience.
• Ability to work independently and manage engagements effectively.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with healthcare professionals.
• Deliver engaging product discussions tailored to healthcare professionals' needs.
• Gather insights from healthcare professionals on market trends.

Skills

Relationship-building

Communication

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Education

Bachelors degree or diploma in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Nursing, Business, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

CRM tools

Job description

As a Pharmaceutical Sales Representative, you will serve as a direct point of contact for healthcare professionals (HCPs), ensuring they have access to accurate, evidence-based product information while fostering strong professional relationships.

This role requires a good understanding of pharmaceutical products to support HCPs in making informed decisions.

You will focus on engagement and product education, ensuring that medical professionals stay up to date with the companies portfolio and therapeutic advancements.

Qualifications & Requirements :

Bachelors degree or diploma in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Nursing, Business, or a related field.

2 years pharmaceutical sales, medical detailing, or HCP engagement experience.

Strong ability to communicate scientific concepts in a clear, engaging manner.

Excellent relationship-building and interpersonal skills with HCPs.

Ability to work independently in a field-based role, managing engagements effectively.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and CRM tools for engagement tracking.

Valid drivers license and willingness to travel within the assigned territory.

Key Responsibilities :

HCP Engagement & Relationship Building

Build and maintain strong relationships with HCPs, including doctors, specialists, pharmacists.

Conduct regular face-to-face and virtual interactions to educate and support HCPs with product information.

Act as the primary point of contact for HCPs, addressing queries and providing relevant medical product insights.

Product Detailing & Education

Deliver scientifically sound, engaging product discussions sessions tailored to HCPs needs.

Ensure HCPs have a clear understanding of product benefits, indications, and mechanisms of action.

Support new product launches by ensuring HCPs receive timely and accurate information.

Work closely with Medical Product Leads to bridge the gap between scientific data and practical application for HCPs.

Driving Product Awareness & Advocacy

Identify and engage with key prescribers and influencers to increase brand awareness and encourage product adoption.

Support and enhance HCP confidence in product portfolio through educational discussions and Q&A sessions.

Ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines and ethical standards in all HCP interactions.

Market Intelligence & Feedback

Gather insights from HCPs on market trends, competitor activity, and patient experiences.

Provide feedback to the marketing and medical teams to optimize engagement strategies and product messaging.

Track engagement activities and measure their impact on HCP awareness and prescribing behaviors.

Collaboration & Cross-Functional Support

Work closely with the Medical Product Leads and HCP Engagement Specialists to align messaging and engagement strategies.

Support marketing efforts by distributing relevant educational materials and promotional content to HCPs.

Assist in executing key HCP engagement initiatives, such as peer-to-peer discussions and advisory board meetings.

Skills & Competencies

Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills ability to engage with pharmacists, HCPs, and stakeholders effectively.

Excellent communication and organizational skills ability to coordinate multiple interactions and follow up proactively.

Experience in pharmacy training and engagement ability to educate and support pharmacy teams.

Event coordination experience managing logistics, invitations, and execution.

Proactive and detail-oriented ability to track engagement activities and refine strategies.

Ability to work cross-functionally with medical, sales, and marketing teams.

Tech-savvy comfortable with digital communication tools and virtual event platforms.