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We are on the front lines of care just like our offices are. Even more so because we are visiting multiple offices per day putting us at greater risk of catching some type of disease. I consult with my doctors everyday so that they can provide the best care possible. Without reps drs would struggle to stay up to date on the newest and most effective products. Without us doctors would have less tools and be much less effective.
 






We are on the front lines of care just like our offices are. Even more so because we are visiting multiple offices per day putting us at greater risk of catching some type of disease. I consult with my doctors everyday so that they can provide the best care possible. Without reps drs would struggle to stay up to date on the newest and most effective products. Without us doctors would have less tools and be much less effective.

We are not educating doctors. The medical world wouldn’t be affected at all if pharma reps disappeared.
 












We are on the front lines of care just like our offices are. Even more so because we are visiting multiple offices per day putting us at greater risk of catching some type of disease. I consult with my doctors everyday so that they can provide the best care possible. Without reps drs would struggle to stay up to date on the newest and most effective products. Without us doctors would have less tools and be much less effective.
Thanks, dumbass.
 






We are on the front lines of care just like our offices are. Even more so because we are visiting multiple offices per day putting us at greater risk of catching some type of disease. I consult with my doctors everyday so that they can provide the best care possible. Without reps drs would struggle to stay up to date on the newest and most effective products. Without us doctors would have less tools and be much less effective.

Well, don't you have an overinflated sense of self?
 






We are on the front lines of care just like our offices are. Even more so because we are visiting multiple offices per day putting us at greater risk of catching some type of disease. I consult with my doctors everyday so that they can provide the best care possible. Without reps drs would struggle to stay up to date on the newest and most effective products. Without us doctors would have less tools and be much less effective.

You are clearly new to the industry. Fresh off of the Enterprise Rent a Car line with scattered thoughts. We do provide value when the job is done in the right way. But... we are NOT on the front line. The providers are. They don’t have a choice but to be there. We do and it’s the right thing for us not to be there in any capacity until this all settles
 






You are clearly new to the industry. Fresh off of the Enterprise Rent a Car line with scattered thoughts. We do provide value when the job is done in the right way. But... we are NOT on the front line. The providers are. They don’t have a choice but to be there. We do and it’s the right thing for us not to be there in any capacity until this all settles

I think you are watching to much cnn. Our leadership agrees too as we are going back to business as usual after April 3. No reason to stay at home our drs need our help now more than ever
 






We are on the front lines of care just like our offices are. Even more so because we are visiting multiple offices per day putting us at greater risk of catching some type of disease. I consult with my doctors everyday so that they can provide the best care possible. Without reps drs would struggle to stay up to date on the newest and most effective products. Without us doctors would have less tools and be much less effective.
Gee Whiz, you make this job sound important; here I thought t was just about delivering donuts and samples. I’m inspired to get back to work now!
 






I think you are watching to much cnn. Our leadership agrees too as we are going back to business as usual after April 3. No reason to stay at home our drs need our help now more than ever

WTF are you talking about delusional one? This has nothing to do with what I watch, rather logic and common sense. Our Docs need our help more than ever to stay the fuck our of their way. Of course our greedy leaders suggest April 3rd. They haven’t been on the front lines in years and lost touch with it long ago. Wow, you are cognitively impaired. You clearly are either a manager or upper level manager. Thank you for confirming who you are and your stupidity
 






WTF are you talking about delusional one? This has nothing to do with what I watch, rather logic and common sense. Our Docs need our help more than ever to stay the fuck our of their way. Of course our greedy leaders suggest April 3rd. They haven’t been on the front lines in years and lost touch with it long ago. Wow, you are cognitively impaired. You clearly are either a manager or upper level manager. Thank you for confirming who you are and your stupidity

WE (as in you and me) WILL be back in the field by April 3. Driving sales and getting back to business. And I can confirm once we do officially go back their will be an increased look at metrics. You will be asked to submit calls as they happen (call time stamp) and you will be asked as to why you aren't seeing certain SP and Tier 1 physicians. We need to get business back to normal.

We all play a huge part in the success of the nation as a whole. The patients are counting on you. The economy is counting on you as the information you bring keeps people working. Don't minimize your job or the far reaching effect you have the medical community. And for those naysayers- fall in line or get out of here we don't need you. Easily replaced.
 












Good lord people... Novartis put out the original date of April 3 as a best guess with flexibility to change if needed which they have now done. You really think they would have been putting all these procedures of how to get samples and literature to your offices if they were set on returning April 3. It wouldn’t have been worth the time and effort for such a short period. They clearly are looking at being flexible. Also, the US isn’t the only country Novartis operating in. They have already responded and seen the curve of the disease in China and Italy. If you bother to get on the conference calls, everyone was very transparent that the April 3 date would likely be shifted based on what had seen in China and Italy. Cannot even believe the “my ABL said”... your ABL knows nothing more than the reps. The our “Dr.s need us more than ever...” comment... There is something clearly wrong with you.
 






Good lord people... Novartis put out the original date of April 3 as a best guess with flexibility to change if needed which they have now done. You really think they would have been putting all these procedures of how to get samples and literature to your offices if they were set on returning April 3. It wouldn’t have been worth the time and effort for such a short period. They clearly are looking at being flexible. Also, the US isn’t the only country Novartis operating in. They have already responded and seen the curve of the disease in China and Italy. If you bother to get on the conference calls, everyone was very transparent that the April 3 date would likely be shifted based on what had seen in China and Italy. Cannot even believe the “my ABL said”... your ABL knows nothing more than the reps. The our “Dr.s need us more than ever...” comment... There is something clearly wrong with you.

The majority of reps suck. I'm reaching out and adding value- being there for my customers. The response has been great. But they have always looked at me as a partner. Can't be said for the majority of reps. Sad. I did a lunch yesterday- paid for with points from my catering company. Talked to the Dr. for over an hour about what is going on and how this is going to affect his decisions to prescribe moving forward (I sell Cosentyx). With him its not because I was able to articulate our data in influenza and that inhibiting IL-17 is unlikely to have any effect on a patient with covid-19.

The majority of you are sitting at home doing nothing. And shame on you. Your Dr.'s need a light in this time of darkness. You can be that light or you can be your "normal" which wasn't much use to any Dr. to begin with.
 






The majority of reps suck. I'm reaching out and adding value- being there for my customers. The response has been great. But they have always looked at me as a partner. Can't be said for the majority of reps. Sad. I did a lunch yesterday- paid for with points from my catering company. Talked to the Dr. for over an hour about what is going on and how this is going to affect his decisions to prescribe moving forward (I sell Cosentyx). With him its not because I was able to articulate our data in influenza and that inhibiting IL-17 is unlikely to have any effect on a patient with covid-19.

The majority of you are sitting at home doing nothing. And shame on you. Your Dr.'s need a light in this time of darkness. You can be that light or you can be your "normal" which wasn't much use to any Dr. to begin with.
This whole post is nothing but a lie!! NO doctor sees drug reps now with everything going on. You are a bullshitter! No doctor NEEDS a drug rep right now!
Your problem is an inflated ego! And you talked with him for an hour??? Really?.
So you are the “light in this time of darkness”....how dramatic...I suggest you swallow an anti-psychotic immediately!! Nuts!,,
 






The majority of reps suck. I'm reaching out and adding value- being there for my customers. The response has been great. But they have always looked at me as a partner. Can't be said for the majority of reps. Sad. I did a lunch yesterday- paid for with points from my catering company. Talked to the Dr. for over an hour about what is going on and how this is going to affect his decisions to prescribe moving forward (I sell Cosentyx). With him its not because I was able to articulate our data in influenza and that inhibiting IL-17 is unlikely to have any effect on a patient with covid-19.

The majority of you are sitting at home doing nothing. And shame on you. Your Dr.'s need a light in this time of darkness. You can be that light or you can be your "normal" which wasn't much use to any Dr. to begin with.

they need us now more than ever.
 






they need us now more than ever.
Totally agree...give him your medical advice. Always remember: He can’t practice without you! Then comfort him, hold him in your arms and tell him: “Don’t worry, baby, I am here for you during this time of darkness. Never forget, that I, as a drug rep, am your bright beacon you can count on to give you the knowledge and support you need which I learned in two weeks of Novartis sales training to treat the most complex patients. Never forget, baby, you need me, you want me, and admit, please: You can’t live without me!”

That Dr will be eternally thankful to you! He will kiss your feet, drive you home, cook dinner for your pathetic soul, wash your dishes, and promise to read the entire label of your product without missing a letter. He will wipe your ass after you take a shit, drive home and tell his wife that he met his savior. He will leave her to be with you at all times and devote his life to you. The next day, he will write your product with both hands and feet, while praising the Lord to be so lucky to have put his full faith in your medical expertise and loving support.

All of us at Novartis are so proud of having a lecturing know-it-all jerk in our Salesforce. We will bow in front of you as we are just struck by the dipshit you are!
 


















I've been selling in Rheumatology for 15 years- my Dr.'s definitely lean on me for advice in the autoimmune space. Maybe all this training will get the rest of you adding value instead of taking up oxygen and space.