Johannesburg: Pharmaceutical Sales Representative

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 is required Minimum of 2 years pharmaceutical sales to include 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.