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I'm a rising junior in high school with an interest in medicine and i've heard that some stores offer part-time pharmaceutical jobs for high schoolers. Nothing serious, just cashier, or sorting medicine- does anyone know any specific stores or any information on that?
1 answer - Asked By: Voldemort - 8/23/2007
I applied for a pharmaceutical job and was contacted by a recruiter. They told me that I needed to pay them 90 dollars to have access to a web site for pharmaceutical company's to contact you. Is this legit?
2 answers - Asked By: edinyaa - 9/16/2010
I am taking a college course of BTEC Applied Science Level 3 and you can carry on and do pharmaceutical jobs is that good or bad?
3 answers - Asked By: - 1/26/2011
I see these great ads for pharmaceutical sales jobs, no experience required, company car furnished, paid training and a decent salary plus bonus/commission. There has GOT to be a catch. What is it?
2 answers - Asked By: CB - 10/15/2009
How do you find a Pharmaceutical/Biotech job in Singapore? I am currently living in the United States and would like to work in Singapore. Can anyone tell me how to find a job there from here? I think it would be a great experience. A growing economy, a different culture, and a new experience. Can anyone give me advice on job searching there? Also, what is it like to live there as an American?
1 answer - Asked By: g-money - 8/20/2008
I will be graduating college with a Bachelors of Science in Psychology, and a minor in Business Administration at the end of July. I am looking to get a pharmaceutical sales job in Alabama or Northwestern Florida (Panama City, Destin, Pensacola, etc.). I was hoping to get some tips from someone in the business, and hopefully make a contact or two. I have a good resume and cover letter-or as good as you can have fresh out of college-but would like someone to point me in the right direction. Also, I wouldn't mind suggestions for companies to apply to. Some that I have applies to already are Pfizer, AstraZeneca, GlaxoSmithKilne, Lilly, and Allergan. And for those of you who would like to tell me I shouldn't work in pharmaceutical sales.....that isn't the question I asked, is it? :)
5 answers - Asked By: dixiegurlatua03 - 5/19/2007
Any pharm reps out there? I have been in sales for almost seven years now. I have rep'd a number of different kinds of companies, furniture, board games, loans, but have always been interested in a pharmaceutical sales jobs. Any tips on how to get there or what the prerequisites may be?
2 answers - Asked By: Todd N - 11/7/2007
I recently resigned from the pharmaceutical sales job I had to persue another career path. I am having a hard time switching industries. I am interested in Marketing Analysis jobs, but am open to other ideas as well; as long as they are outside of sales. Any ideas on how to find jobs when switching industries?
1 answer - Asked By: carlmillerfreebird - 8/29/2007
How is pharmaceutical sales job prospect like in singapore? is there commission? how's the basic pay like if im going to do a mid career change? how is the commission structure and commission amount like? on the average, how much can one earn? thanks people!
1 answer - Asked By: Princess C - 3/23/2010
I would like to move to Canada and work. Firstly I have a Master of Chemistry Degree and Currently about to finish my phd in chemistry. I have previous experience working in Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs. I would like to continue to do similar work. What is the Pharmaceutical job market like in Canada and are they websites I can view the jobs they have.Do I need to get a visa as a british passport holder.
5 answers - Asked By: - 2/12/2012
I have a BA in Criminal Justice. I am looking into Pharmaceutical Representative jobs as a career. How can I get started without any medical background? Also, how plausible is it to start working within 4 months if I did everything right?
1 answer - Asked By: Unkonown - 5/2/2009
I used to market pharmaceuticals in my country and now I have moved to US. I am educated in medicine. Where should I look for pharmaceutical rep jobs and how much do they earn?
5 answers - Asked By: yipeeyahyah - 6/29/2006
I need help writing a resume for my husband for a pharmaceutical rep job.
2 answers - Asked By: Ashley - 5/20/2009
Also is this job area in demand today?
2 answers - Asked By: angelica - 8/14/2009
I am trying to get into pharmaceutical sales and want to know the best way to do this. I have no direct experience in pharmaceutical sales however I do have 3 years of outside sales experience plus 15+ years of direct customer service. I have a BS in Social Science with a minor in Gerontology. I have medical terminology and had started out working on my nursing degree before changing majors. I have worked as an executive administrative assistant, accounting clerk and HR assistant up until the last three years and want a new career path. And before it is suggested that I have to be somewhat attractive, I modeled in high school and college. So with all of this said...Any suggestions or leads? Any and all help is greatly appreicated! Thanks in advance!
2 answers - Asked By: ByGod'sGraceWe'reSaved - 1/29/2007
I posted a question regarding Pharmaceutical & Biotech jobs in Australia, however, I was told that most of those jobs MOVED TO SINGAPORE.... I wanted to get an idea of how the job market is right now in Singapore. Right now in the US things are pretty bad as far as the economy goes. And it is really difficult to find a job right now. I have experience in the Pharmaceutical and Biotech industry. I'd like to know how is the job market in Singapore at this time? Specifically in the Pharmaceutical and Biotech industry?
2 answers - Asked By: g-money - 3/12/2010
When I was 18 years old I blew a .01 the morning after a night of drinking, in santa barbara county. Now i live in contra costa county. Both in California. the only punishment i got was drivers liscence suspension for 1 year. Thats it. no fines. No court. Just that. It has been 7 years and I am applying for a pharmaceutical job that gives me a company car and pays all my insurance and everything. I have called 4 insurance companies to get quotes and to run my record and there is no trace of the DUI. They only check the last 5 years.My question: When I goto apply for these jobs and they do a background driving check are they going to find my dui after it has been over 7 years? I stated no on the applications, but dont want to waste my time interviewing if it comes up>HELP i need an accurate answer!
7 answers - Asked By: Cole E - 9/11/2007
I graduated from york university with a bachelors degree in Chemistry. I really need a job because i want to start my career asap. Thank you very much for your help. It will be appreciated.
2 answers - Asked By: shanthy - 2/4/2008
I am trying to help my husband write a resume for a pharmaceutical rep job, he has tons of sales experience and some college, but no experience in the pharmacy field, anyone that can help?
1 answer - Asked By: Ashley - 5/20/2009
I have a MBA and a chemical engineering degree. Have always worked in manufacturing (12 yrs), but I want to move into a pharmaceutical sales position. I have applied for several openings but no responses. Any suggestions?
6 answers - Asked By: mallstra - 10/25/2006
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45.6%
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Pharmacist

Completes pharmacy objectives by preparing medications; giving pharmacological information to multidisciplinary health care team; monitoring patient drug therapies.
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Size of Industry in 2006:
275,000
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