Posts under ‘Which Degree?’

1.  Wrong degree
To get a career opportunity in clinical sales, healthcare revenue, clinical diagnostics sales, lab sales, laboratory sales, imaging sales, biotechnology sales, medical device sales, pharma sales, or any variation, you need either (1) a degree in one of the life sciences, like biology, chemistry, zoology, biochemistry, or biotechnology, for example, with some business classes and [...] Related posts:

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FYI:  On BioJobBlog, I discovered a post I wanted to make sure you see.  ”Is Biotechnology In Your Future?”  discussions about growth and territory in the biotech industry (hint:  there’s a lot) and links to a Biotechnology Degree Guide  that helps those interested in biotechnology decide if it’s right for them and which school they should [...] Related posts:

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3. Big 10 Reasons to Get Into Medical Sales Ten.  You majored in biology, chemistry, or pre-med but don’t…

I was asked recently about the National Association of Pharmaceutical Representatives (NAPRx)—specifically, whether or not the training certificate program they offer is an adequate substitute for a 4-year degree if the end goal is breaking into medical sales as a revenue rep.  There’s a couple of ways to answer this question, so here goes:  First [...]