Usually stay away, but have to chime in. I'm surprised there are as many people visiting and talking about this site as there are right now! This place is a shit show. Reps & RVP's aren't happy, and it is more than just comp. With regards to GI&R I don't think they want to lose reps, but they are not too concerned if people leave as they will consolidate territories and just make moves whenever it is that the new platform launches with the ETM's that are qualified. I wouldn't expect any ground breaking changes to the comp plan, as it all comes down to sales, and without much new to sell to meet the needle, whatever they do change with the plan, it will not matter.
The most secure jobs in the short term are ETM's, unless they are part of the early wave of hiring and inexperienced and not cutting it. It will be another 3 years or so until EAM's start making good money again. Unless, you are one that has an underdeveloped territory and you can take advantage of the end of platform comp plans that will come out.
A lot of BS to wade through, but someone could probably count on a decent per year comp average if looking out 5-6 years. The 1-3 year average will definitely be unacceptable for most. Remember this is capital, and there are ups and downs. This is the down in the cycle but in addition to all the BS changes, lack of communication, FDA issues, DOJ rulings, etc. Where everyone is in their career, territory upgrade cycle, competitive situation, and personal income needs will decide how much our sales force will change in the next year.
Bottom line, its not a great situation right now, and doesn't look to improve much in the short to mid term. Big question is what will happen with ERCP issue, and how that will further deteriorate the situation?