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A recruiter called me today about the Pittsburgh, PA area. Mentioned that there may be some turnover in the works. I'm new to the industry; he said that there are tenured reps struggling with numbers. Any info.
 












What Merck drugs are on formulary in Pittsburgh. If reps aren't producing results regardless of formulary status, isn't this a cause for change? Should so many reps be carried in an area that isn't driving forward? Which market leading pharmaceuticals are on vs. off?

Could Pittsburgh be a bad territory for business?
 






Any idea of the Base Salary and tenure of the Reps in this area?

Are they S1, 2, or 3?

Have they produced recently?

If not, why hire outside? Why not just cut territories?
 






They only openings in Pittsburgh were for ophthamology. Any positions for primary care are not being filled and if they were you would have to apply through inventiv. The Keystone region is under a hiring freeze.
 






The positon was not for primary care. There may be a hiring freeze, but is any position guaranteed, if business / share is soft? There are senior reps there that may be at risk.
 


















I'd be shaking if I was in the bottom 1/2. Changes definitely need to be made. Bring on the people that want to work, and will do whatever it takes to drive the business, and be rewarded. If I was a signature chaser or a lunch hound just taking up space, I'd think about moving on before you get moved out.
 












Recruiter called again, b/c of some meeting. Do you know what the meeting was?

Pittsburgh Reps were under the microscope.

Commented that production is weak, and again, changes eventually will be made, sooner or later he didn't immediately know.

He'll be in touch next week.
 






Anonymous said:
Recruiter called again, b/c of some meeting. Do you know what the meeting was?

Pittsburgh Reps were under the microscope.

Commented that production is weak, and again, changes eventually will be made, sooner or later he didn't immediately know.

He'll be in touch next week.
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You better find a new recruiter...There are changes coming but it has nothing to do with hiring from outside the company. The only way a new rep can be hired is through inventiv.
 
























what is the news about pittsburgh? no news here. hiring freeze for keystone region and vacancies in pitt will be left vacant. never had good coverage on products. all pharma companies in the same boat with managed care in west pa.
 


















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what is the news about pittsburgh? no news here. hiring freeze for keystone region and vacancies in pitt will be left vacant. never had good coverage on products. all pharma companies in the same boat with managed care in west pa.
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All the more reason to start making a change. So what, we've never had good coverage in pa... and you think your job is safe. From what prestigious business college do you graduate???

Just b/c you're a pharma rep, you think you can be melded in with the masses. I've got news for you. Whether you realize it or not, you are stack ranked in every category imaginable against your peers. Mngr vs. mngr, rep vs rep, Mngd cr spec vs. Mngd cr spec... everyone is compared.

If you have 'bad coverage on Merck products in west pa.' you had better find a reason to start gaining share or feel comfortable hitting the skid, regardless of managed care.

And trust me, the Managed Care Spec. in town is shaking in her boots too.
 






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All the more reason to start making a change. So what, we've never had good coverage in pa... and you think your job is safe. From what prestigious business college do you graduate???

Just b/c you're a pharma rep, you think you can be melded in with the masses. I've got news for you. Whether you realize it or not, you are stack ranked in every category imaginable against your peers. Mngr vs. mngr, rep vs rep, Mngd cr spec vs. Mngd cr spec... everyone is compared.

If you have 'bad coverage on Merck products in west pa.' you had better find a reason to start gaining share or feel comfortable hitting the skid, regardless of managed care.

And trust me, the Managed Care Spec. in town is shaking in her boots too.
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There is no Managed Care Spec. who is a she in Pittsburgh. In fact there is no position called Managed Care Spec. The account excecutive who handles the most of the accounts here is a he, and he doesnt just cover pittsburgh.

Again, you need to find a new recruiter or at least get your information correct before you come on here trying to stir up trouble...troll
 






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