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Merck

Makes medicines, vaccines and animal treatments

Pharmaceutical Information Specialist

Field SalesConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeGuangzhou, Guangdong Province, ChinaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A college diploma or higher in medicine, pharmacy, or a related field is required.
  • Two to three years of experience as a medical representative in hospitals is required.
  • There must be no record of commercial bribery.
  • Required role skills include product and market knowledge, product promotion techniques and processes, territory management, business acumen, and coaching others.
  • Required behavioral capabilities include customer focus, listening, problem-solving, integrity, and action orientation.
  • Required advanced behavioral capabilities include self-awareness, communication, and time management.

Responsibilities

  • Achieve assigned product and territory objectives while using resources effectively and controlling expenses.
  • Plan and conduct visits to medical institutions in accordance with company coverage and visit-frequency requirements.
  • Provide medical information and introduce products to medical institutions using appropriate promotion techniques and product materials, address questions, and explain product characteristics.
  • Maintain professional visits, improve medical-institution satisfaction, and build lasting working relationships.
  • Identify potential in existing markets and develop new markets to achieve objectives.
  • Execute company market-development strategies and plans, including plans to secure formulary access for new products.
  • Organize product-promotion academic activities in line with company strategy.
  • Set territory objectives and plans through territory management and develop potential markets in the territory.
  • Establish, update, and maintain accurate medical-institution records and use them to plan activities, schedule visits, and manage time effectively.
  • Analyze territory conditions regularly and prioritize markets with development potential.
  • Provide medical and pharmacy staff with timely information about services, products, prices, supply channels, and market developments.
  • Track clinical demand for products, maintain appropriate inventory, and prevent stockouts.
  • Coordinate with Marketing and Commercial departments and maintain business relationships with hospital experts to support successful tendering and inclusion in medical insurance catalogs.
  • Monitor competitor products and activities, report market information to the supervisor, and provide recommendations.
  • Complete reports accurately and on time.
  • Use company expenses and resources effectively and reasonably.
  • Maintain current product knowledge and ensure promotional information aligns with Marketing.
  • Study product materials and use them effectively in product promotion.
  • Study and use other materials provided by Marketing to support product promotion.
  • Read medical journals, articles, and reports related to products.
  • Maintain knowledge of competing products in the same category.
  • Follow company standard operating procedures, financial policies, compliance requirements, and ethical principles in product promotion and daily work.
  • Maintain a professional appearance and conduct consistent with company standards.
  • Participate in team activities, share and exchange information with colleagues, and complete other tasks assigned by the supervisor.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience working for a multinational pharmaceutical company is preferred.

About the Company

Merck

Makes medicines, vaccines and animal treatments

Merck develops prescription medicines, vaccines and veterinary treatments for patients, health systems and animal owners worldwide. Its vaccine portfolio includes Gardasil 9, which helps prevent cancers and other diseases caused by several types of human papillomavirus. The company takes potential treatments through laboratory research and clinical trials, then manufactures and sells approved products to drug distributors, hospitals, physicians and governments. Its animal health division sells medicines and vaccines to veterinarians, farmers and pet owners, while selected drug partnerships also earn shared profits or royalties. Founded in 1891, Merck is headquartered in Rahway, New Jersey.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Rahway, NJ
Founded
1891

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