I am also flying out on Wednesday for an interview for a position in San Diego, CA. Does anyone have any insight on this Pennsaid Hiring Conference? I would like to know how the panel interview is conducted. If anyone knows please SHARE THE WEALTH! I also have medical sales experience and have been told by 2 recruiters that Pharma will end my chances with a lot of companies in the future.
To the other "anonymous" writer..where did you find a b2b job that you are making 100? or 150? Maybe I should be applying there!!
Just got the call for a final interview in GA. Any input on this? What can I expect?
I know the base is around 50 but is there alot of bonus potential? I believe I am in an expansion market for pennsaid.
I was hoping to get into med device but no one is knocking down my door because I'm comin from b2b. I'm makin 100k now, but theres not much room for growth where I am. Would I be taking a huge paycut?
Is it easier to shift to device once you're already working for covidien? Any help is appreciated.
AGREED, stay away from Covidien!
This is a "management by intimidation" company. If the economy were better many districts would be empty over night.
Sales reps are NOT valued and most people I know go to work with a knot in their stomach and fear every day. This is worse than big pharma!
Agreed. I'm ranked in the top 10% of the company, excellent call metrics, trending 100%+ with Exalgo and 90%+ with Pennsaid... And yet I go to work every day with a knot in my stomach. Management is fickle here. You get a pat on the back for having good, consistent numbers 4 weeks in a row, and when you come across a bad week, the DM will question your ability to sell. Just imagine the reps who aren't making their numbers (which is a majority). Look elsewhere if you can.
I have never posted on CP before, and have only used it as a resource for researching other companies and opportunities. I have been in pharma for almost 4 years, and was in B2B sales prior. I am a good sales person, with a track record to prove it. I work well with any type of manager or colleague. I typically do not complain, and I try to look for the positive in situations so that I can maintain a positive attitude to go out here and do my job each day. I've been with Covidien for a short time now, and for those who are considering an opportunity with the pharma division of this company--I am posting this information for your benefit.
If you are in absolute need of a job, and you have no other options out there, I can understand one taking this job. But this should be a last resort pharma job. I have never seen goals so drastically skewed in the company's favor. You see zero commission unless you are in a territory with favorable formulary, which is rare. Regardless of how hard you work, how smart you work, or how great of a rep you are...if your drugs aren't covered, you don't sell. They tell you these things are taken into consideration during the goaling period. But I find that very difficult to believe. I'm disappointed in this job. I feel like the longer I am here, the more foolish I look. I need a job, so I'll stay until something better comes along. You don't get credit for the scripts you get due to faulty reporting, managed care team is not winning the plans we need, management is feeling pressure, it's trickling down to the reps and the environment is very negative. I have yet to be impressed with anyone within this organization, and I'm so frustrated because I work harder than most reps I know with any company. But as I said before, no coverage = no scripts. I'm surprised I'm not on a PIP, but so many other reps are in similar situations, I suppose they have to see some fault of their own. The drugs aren't bad, in fact, I enjoy selling them. But what good is the best drug if no one can afford it, a little less efficacy or inconvenience is acceptable when the price is right. I had higher expectations, and I feel let down.
In the meantime, I'm here until my job hunt produces a better opportunity. But don't do what I did, and leave a job for this one. I wish all of my fellow reps the best of luck in chipping away at these goals. I hope the managers in the field learn from this experience and become better at what they do, and I hope upper management takes it upon themselves to reconsider their direction before all of the talent they acquired leaves and they're left starting from scratch.
I have never posted on CP before, and have only used it as a resource for researching other companies and opportunities. I have been in pharma for almost 4 years, and was in B2B sales prior. I am a good sales person, with a track record to prove it. I work well with any type of manager or colleague. I typically do not complain, and I try to look for the positive in situations so that I can maintain a positive attitude to go out here and do my job each day. I've been with Covidien for a short time now, and for those who are considering an opportunity with the pharma division of this company--I am posting this information for your benefit.
If you are in absolute need of a job, and you have no other options out there, I can understand one taking this job. But this should be a last resort pharma job. I have never seen goals so drastically skewed in the company's favor. You see zero commission unless you are in a territory with favorable formulary, which is rare. Regardless of how hard you work, how smart you work, or how great of a rep you are...if your drugs aren't covered, you don't sell. They tell you these things are taken into consideration during the goaling period. But I find that very difficult to believe. I'm disappointed in this job. I feel like the longer I am here, the more foolish I look. I need a job, so I'll stay until something better comes along. You don't get credit for the scripts you get due to faulty reporting, managed care team is not winning the plans we need, management is feeling pressure, it's trickling down to the reps and the environment is very negative. I have yet to be impressed with anyone within this organization, and I'm so frustrated because I work harder than most reps I know with any company. But as I said before, no coverage = no scripts. I'm surprised I'm not on a PIP, but so many other reps are in similar situations, I suppose they have to see some fault of their own. The drugs aren't bad, in fact, I enjoy selling them. But what good is the best drug if no one can afford it, a little less efficacy or inconvenience is acceptable when the price is right. I had higher expectations, and I feel let down.
In the meantime, I'm here until my job hunt produces a better opportunity. But don't do what I did, and leave a job for this one. I wish all of my fellow reps the best of luck in chipping away at these goals. I hope the managers in the field learn from this experience and become better at what they do, and I hope upper management takes it upon themselves to reconsider their direction before all of the talent they acquired leaves and they're left starting from scratch.
