More money other pharma

[Anonymous]

I started looking for specialty positions outside of Novartis. I am an executive rep, and working here for 8 years. I have had some interviews and several call backs waiting for a second interview. Every job pays more , benefits about the same most give stock options.
The salary increase ranges from 10,000- 30,000.

Do not think that Novartis is king, they underpay most of their reps.

 

[Anonymous]

Depends how much you make as EX SC
Many are making well over 100k+ in base and those jobs
are few and far between . I think if you have been with Novartis 10yrs or more and have reached EX SC you are making pretty good money for what you do

 

[Anonymous]

and WHY would you stay in Pharma? Do you not see the writing on the wall?

 

[Anonymous]

and WHY would you stay in Pharma? Do you not see the writing on the wall?

EZ money...

 

[Anonymous]

EZ money...

Oh, that's right, loser, you CAN'T get a real job!

 

[Anonymous]

Oh, that's right, loser, you CAN'T get a real job!

Why should I get a real job? Less money, less benefits. I have a great territory, great manager, decent access, good numbers and clear $120,000 a year. But I should look for a REAL job? I think I'll do this as long as possible. But thanks for trying to be such a dick...

 

[Anonymous]

Why should I get a real job? Less money, less benefits. I have a great territory, great manager, decent access, good numbers and clear $120,000 a year. But I should look for a REAL job? I think I'll do this as long as possible. But thanks for trying to be such a dick...

Your territory will probably change and your manager may be gone. WHat you have now will not be as you know it starting May 1. You better bank that $120K (doubt it) as next year you will not have a job

 

[Anonymous]

I'd rather have Real $$ that a real sales job.. my real sales job is 50-60 hour weeks (weekends, holidays included), taking calls at 10pm at nite, managed 2 days of vacation since last summer (came into office on 1 of those days), real pressure to 'make numbers' ..all this gives me is less than my previous pharma pay with 100% more stress

 

[Anonymous]

I'd rather have Real $$ that a real sales job.. my real sales job is 50-60 hour weeks (weekends, holidays included), taking calls at 10pm at nite, managed 2 days of vacation since last summer (came into office on 1 of those days), real pressure to 'make numbers' ..all this gives me is less than my previous pharma pay with 100% more stress

Wow! Accountability for sales numbers? What a concept!
(said dripping with sarcasm)

my real sales job:
Salary=Pharma
Bonus=15,000/QTR (@100%)
Benefits=Pharma
Being away from Pharma=PRICELESS

p.s. much less stress controlling my own future vs. dealing with Pharma downsizings.

Best of Luck!

 

[Anonymous]

Wow! Accountability for sales numbers? What a concept!
(said dripping with sarcasm)

my real sales job:
Salary=Pharma
Bonus=15,000/QTR (@100%)
Benefits=Pharma
Being away from Pharma=PRICELESS

p.s. much less stress controlling my own future vs. dealing with Pharma downsizings.

Best of Luck!

Thx. Good for you.