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Since 2005, STAR has written for Pharmaceutical Field, an industry leading journal for medical sales professionals. Until the end of 2007 they contributed to a monthly column, Career Insights, in which they commented on interviews with medical sales representatives and managers, offering tips for career progression, job hunting and interview technique.
Now STAR contributes to a new column, Customer Insights, in which the focus is on various health professionals. Key customers and influencers are interviewed in order to provide sales representatives with an insight into their perspectives and priorities. The column aims to enhance readers’ understanding of the market and the skills needed for success.Below you can download pdf’s of previous ‘Career Insights’.
2007
November
With experience of a variety of roles within Wyeth, Alex Sinclair is currently working as a Healthcare Development Manager covering West Scotland. He explains what he loves about his role and recommends ‘awesome’ customer service... read more or download pdf
October
Following a varied career of many years in ‘big pharma’, David Brown moved to Ipsen, where he now works as Business Unit Director, Endocrinology and Oncology. Pf asked David what attracted him to the company and what has kept him there for the last ten years... read more or download pdf
September
Success becomes even sweeter when your achievements are recognised. Hospital Sales Specialist Amanda McConnell should know - she has been hailed as a role model at Roche... read more or download pdf
July
Pierre-Fabre’s Karen McIntosh tells Pf about her passion for the oncology market and why Pierre-Fabre is the perfect company for her... read more or download pdf
June
This month, Pf spoke to Dr Allan Abbott, Regional Oncology Specialist for Cephalon UK. After 28 years in the healthcare industry, first as a Hospital Biochemist and then in various roles in the pharma industry, he feels oncology is the perfect place to be... read more or download pdf
May
Peter Williams has worked for sanofi-aventis for eight years. His progression within the company and current role as Head of Sales Training mean he is ideally placed to talk about employee development. Pf asked him a few questions... read more or download pdf
April
Gary Bowler joined Servier UK in 1989 as a Medical Representative and hasn’t looked back since. Now Director of Sales, Gary spoke to Pf about his 18 years with one company and why he’s excited to be a part of Servier UK... read more or download pdf
March
With nine years experience in the pharmaceutical industry, Giles Grant now works as a Senior Specialist Representative with Bristol-Myers Squibb. Currently on a secondment as an Area Business Manager, Pf asked him how he has made the most of the opportunities for development within his company... read more or download pdf
February
Sue Doyle, winner of the Hospital Representative award at the Pf Awards 2006, tells Pf about her career to date and shares her simple winning formula: thorough preparation and confidence in your ability... read more or download pdf
January
Steve Tarpey joined Boehringer Ingelheim after 12 years in the pharmaceutical industry. Promoted to Sales Director in July 2006, he is responsible for setting the salesforce strategy and ensuring the effectiveness of the processes for the motivation and direction of the company’s 300 sales staff. He explained why he feels Boehringer Ingelheim has such a low staff turnover... read more or download pdf
2006
December
Geoff Barnett has experienced many different roles within Pfizer, including District Sales Manager, Sales Operations Manager and Head of Field Force Effectiveness. Currently the UK’s northern Regional Business Director, he spoke to Pf about his career development and offers some advice on maximising development opportunities... read more or download pdf
November
Toby Knoyle has worked with Abbott for a number of years, and has recently been promoted to Regional Business Manager. He spoke to Pf about his career progression to date and why he loves his new role... read more or download pdf
October
Lucy Randle spoke to Carol Cawston to understand the HR Director’s perspective on why Organon is different and how innovation around people development is helping the company stay ahead of the rest... read more or download pdf
September
This month Career Insights looks at one of the hottest topics of the moment: succession planning. There is no question that some organisations are better at this than others. One thing is for sure: the companies that get it right will benefit from an attractive hook for recruitment purposes and a more solid leadership team in the mid and long-term future... read more or download pdf
July/August
Following his recent appointment to National Sales Manager with ALK-Abelló, Pf asked Mark Kneen for his perspective on Representative-Manager relationships... read more or download pdf
June
Geoff Simpson is Sales Force Recruitment Advisor for Napp Pharmaceuticals. He has worked in this role and for this company for eight years. We asked Geoff to reveal the secrets of recruitment... read more or download pdf
May
Joanne Barnes, winner at this year’s Pf Awards, has worked as a Clinical Nurse Advisor for four years. She told Pf why she loves her job with AstraZeneca, and why she thinks enthusiasm for what you do is so important... read more or download pdf
April
This month Pf spoke to Julie Adams, Regional Healthcare Manager of AstraZeneca, about what it was like to win at the Pf Awards and how she proved that her role is anything but ‘woolly’... read more or download pdf
March
Chris Hancock joined Napp Pharmaceuticals Ltd in 1992, straight out of university. He is still with the company 14 years on. Pf spoke to him about his journey from representative to Director of Sales within the same company... read more or download pdf
February
Richard Hughes works as an Executive Sales Representative for Sanofi Pasteur MSD. Pf spoke to him about his daily role and why he finds selling vaccines so rewarding... read more or download pdf
January
Ewan McDowall is Pfizer’s Sales and Operating Manager for Hampshire, Dorset and the Isle of Wight. Ewan spoke to Pf about the responsibilities and rewards of his job... read more or download pdf
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Notes: Senior Product Manager Renal Hampshire Would you like to work in a specialist area and project your career forward with a blue-chip company? If so, our client can offer you a competitive salary of approximately £45-56k depending on experience, and a great working environment. You will be responsible for delivering marketing plans to meet customer needs within a defined marketing budget. You will be creating and implementing a 12-month plan for products within the renal range to maximise sales across the board. This strategic and exciting role will provide ample opportunity to work on plenty of fantastic products. We need a candidate has some or all of the following qualities; Degree in life sciences or equivalent qualification Product marketing experience in secondary care product(s) IT literate, numerate and analytical Self starter, able to complete tasks and manage to deadlines Excellent communication/influencing skills. In return our company is offering not only a competitive salary, but also a company car (NOTE: there will be no option of a car allowance), 15% annual bonus, and stock option To apply for this position please contact David on 01225 336335 or alternatively email me on david@starmedical.co.uk
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Notes: NHS Liaison/Key Account Manager South and West Yorkshire Osteoporosis Do you want to work for a large blue-chip company with a great bonus structure and even better reputation? If yes or you would like more details please read on...... You will work across South and West Yorkshire and be responsible for creating a good sales environment in which to promote and sell our client’s product. This will involve working across the board for all sectors of the Pharmaceutical industry but you will mainly work within Secondary Care and the PCTs. In this exciting and stimulating role, you will need to focus on understanding your local health economy and then identify ways to maximise business opportunities within it. We need a candidate that has been successful in their previous role; you must be able to demonstrate your previous successful sales experience particularly in secondary care, and your knowledge of the NHS environment. You will be skilled at identifying customer needs and capable of developing and delivering propositions which add value to the organisation. An understanding of health economics is desirable but not essential. In return there is very a competitive salary and plenty of opportunity for promotion To apply for this position please email Tom@starmedical.co.uk or alternatively call me on 01225 336335
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