Who goes down and who goes up in pharma

The most requested professional figures and the related Ral

The Pharma sector is constantly expanding and 2018 promises to be a more than positive year as well. And the constant growth has led companies to seek new and increasingly transversal skills and knowledge. Here are the professional figures who 'go up and down' according to Kelly Services Italia.

Here you are who goes up: Scientific informant; a historical figure for the sector and of great value for the protection of health of citizens. To undertake this career, a degree in the scientific field that falls under decree 219/2006 is required. In addition to these skills and knowledge of the English language, it is important to have strong communication skills, proactivity and problem solving skills. Thanks to these skills, it is possible to achieve rapid career advancement, first becoming an area manager, then a sales manager, up to company management. The gross annual salary (Ral), it is estimated, varies according to experience: from 0 to 5 years from 30,000 euros to 45,000 euros; from 5 to 10 years from 45,000 to 55,0000; over 10 years from 55,000 euros to 70,000 euros.

Key account: professional figure with the task of promoting a constructive dialogue between pharmaceutical companies and healthcare institutions. An increasingly important profile, which encompasses three different profiles: the medical liason, the pharmaceutical rep and the key account. Given the delicate role, he must possess specific skills and experience, as well as an excellent knowledge of English and a degree in the scientific field that falls within the scope of decree 219/2006 (if necessary also a degree in medicine and surgery). The Ral of the key account varies according to the specific experience in the role: from 0 to 5 years from 50,000 euros to 80,000 euros; over 5 years from 90,000 euros to 110,000 euros.

Quality control manager: a figure who deals with the design, implementation, monitoring and improvement of the quality management system. It controls both the process and the production stability, according to the regulations in force. A science degree is required as well as important knowledge of standards, production processes and, if necessary, laboratory experience. The ability to interfacing with the production division, strong management skills and knowledge of the English language are the winning elements. The Ral: from 0 to 5 years from 35,000 euros to 40,000 euros; from 5 to 10 years from 40,000 to 55,0000; over 10 years from 55,000 euros upwards.

product manager: is an essential figure in the field of corporate marketing. It works to ensure the continuous growth of a product, developing strategic marketing plans, managing sales and marketing activities relating to the image. For the Product Manager, in addition to knowledge of the market and the competition, excellent knowledge of Excel and very fluent English are essential. It is a profile that can grow very quickly and the Ral varies according to experience: from 0 to 5 years from 28,000 euros to 45,000 euros; from 5 to 10 years from 45,000 to 60,0000; over 10 years from 60,000 euros upwards.

Finally, bro who goes down There is the Medical liaison: this is a sharply declining figure, because the same role can be covered by the Key Account. The Medical Liason builds professional relationships with key industry leaders and influencers by actively engaging with national and regional healthcare corporations and organizations. Must know the reference market, have a degree in scientific subjects and have strong interpersonal skills as well as an excellent knowledge of the English language. The Ral varies according to experience in the role: from 0 to 5 years from 35,000 euros to 50,000 euros; over 5 years from 50,000 euros to 80,000 euros.

(BDC – PharmaKronos – 01/29/2018)

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