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Anonymous said:
Complete BS - The facts are as follows - On the RX side Flat to declining IMS numbers even with new product introductions. Your are now ranked as the 6th company IMS sales in Derm. not a top derm company as you all advertise. You are not adding head count in the field and all one has to do is look at what is going on with your Aesthetic portfolio to see what a mess that has become. You are only replacing reps and mangers in the field not adding head count. If you are in fact adding head count it is in the home office and or support positions and that my friend is what got this company into a complete mess in the first place. Adding overhead and more internal head count is not growth. All one has to do is look at the market place and that my dear is not growing. The numbers do not lie.
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One of the reasons the Rx side is flat and declining is due to Managed Care. In my territory this year alone we have lost two preferred positions and plans are utilizing generics 1st line. We are sliding in the rankings as the competition is becoming more aggressive in managed care. We do not need these distractions if we are suppose to grow in a very competitive market. Should be interesting year on the Rx side.
 




I agree that managed care is becoming more of a barrier in certain regions but it is certainly not the only reason the rx side is declining. Inept leadership is a bigger reason why we are doing so poorly on the sales side.
 








Anonymous said:
That is accurate. They have repeatedly continued to make bad decisions after bad decisions after having a window of opportunity with the Actavis purchase and the introduction of Silk with no Allergan competition in the U.S. They sat on the launch for 6 months and instead of putting together a crafty marketing and sales plan they botched it. They release it with no effective marketing or bundling and a youtube video that was laughable. They continue to pull sales people out of the field when they need to be selling and they promote folks into roles that they don't merit. Objectively, the company is poorly run and will continue to decrease market share as more competitors enter the market. Anterios, Allergan Lip Product and others are coming. If they can't increase market share now, then when?
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You've posted these exact points 3 or 4 times. Get over it or move on. Life is too short. I hope you can find happiness elsewhere. I'm making money and optimistic about my future here. Please stop trying to convince everyone that this is a sinking ship. It may be for you, it's not for all of us.
 




Well stated. Been here several years and have no regrets. A honest answer is that many of our competitors Reps have looked to and have joined us in the past few months. Proves the point that the grass is not always greener on the other side, matter of fact I am rolling in the green here at Galderma.
 




I agree. I like working for one of the largest companies in the world. Never know what tomorrow will bring but always hoping for the best. Know there will be more investment and possible acquisitions that will keep us relevant.
 




Anonymous said:
I agree. I like working for one of the largest companies in the world. Never know what tomorrow will bring but always hoping for the best. Know there will be more investment and possible acquisitions that will keep us relevant.
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are you new to the industry? It appears that you think Galderma is the best option going. They are not. They made a promise to Nestle to pay back for the purchase and is sacrificing A&C sales reps lively-hood! The "80k" at plan is nearly impossible unless you allow your business to become very unhealthy. The number of A&C reps are dwindling and they have yet to ask us why. The outrageous 30% growth is why. The morale couldn't possibly get any lower!
 




Anonymous said:
are you new to the industry? It appears that you think Galderma is the best option going. They are not. They made a promise to Nestle to pay back for the purchase and is sacrificing A&C sales reps lively-hood! The "80k" at plan is nearly impossible unless you allow your business to become very unhealthy. The number of A&C reps are dwindling and they have yet to ask us why. The outrageous 30% growth is why. The morale couldn't possibly get any lower!
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This is true. Some quotas are increasing by as much as 45% per quarter. That's not even realistic and you will run around and work like a dog and make no money. Whats the benefit of working 80 hours or more a week and making no money. The quotas won't get any better as time progresses and the sad part is that the company doesn't care if you walk out the door. Our fearless leader was overheard stating just that.
 




Trust me you will not be the only good person to leave. Hear TX is getting ready to become a ghost town. A real shame as Galderma had so much potential and unrealistic goals led by a bunch of people with one foot out the door is not the way to lead this company.
 
































Mistake I think - lot of promise with little substance. rainbows and butterflies but good luck my friends. Shiny new penny that has little potential - acquisition soon I hear!
 












The grass isn't always greener. Look at the product with a lot of potential side effects and only approx 65% success rate. Additionally, a $400 monthly car allowance won't get you that far and the bonus structure in year one is crap. No money to be made until year 2 and the company may not even last that far.
 




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