Role Overview
We are seeking a motivated and results-driven Medical Representative to join our dynamic pharmaceutical sales team in 6th of October City, Giza. This pivotal role focuses on promoting our portfolio of high-quality pharmaceutical products to healthcare professionals, driving product awareness, and cultivating long-term, trust-based relationships with physicians, pharmacists, and key decision-makers across the region. The ideal candidate will combine scientific acumen with commercial savvy to achieve sales targets while upholding the highest standards of medical ethics and compliance.
Core Responsibilities
- Product Promotion & Detailing: Conduct effective product presentations and scientific detailing to physicians, specialists, and pharmacists in assigned territories, ensuring accurate communication of indications, dosage, efficacy, and safety profiles.
- Territory Management: Develop and execute a strategic business plan for the 6th of October territory, including call planning, frequency optimization, and coverage of high-potential accounts (hospitals, clinics, pharmacies).
- Relationship Building: Establish and maintain strong professional relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs), prescribing physicians, pharmacy managers, and hospital procurement committees to secure formulary inclusion and preference.
- Sales Target Achievement: Meet or exceed monthly, quarterly, and annual sales quotas through proactive pipeline management, opportunity identification, and effective closing techniques.
- Market Intelligence: Monitor competitor activity, market trends, pricing dynamics, and regulatory changes; provide actionable feedback to marketing and management for strategy refinement.
- Scientific Support: Organize and support medical education activities, CME sessions, product launches, and scientific seminars in collaboration with the medical affairs team.
- Compliance & Reporting: Adhere strictly to pharmaceutical promotion guidelines, company SOPs, and regulatory requirements (Egyptian Drug Authority). Maintain accurate daily call reports, expense reports, and CRM data entry (e.g., Veeva, Salesforce).
- Pharmacy & Distribution Coordination: Ensure product availability and visibility at key pharmacies and distributors; coordinate with supply chain to prevent stockouts.
Required Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Veterinary Medicine, Science (Biology, Chemistry, Biotechnology), or a related life sciences field.
- Experience: Minimum 1–2 years of proven experience as a Medical Representative or Pharmaceutical Sales Representative in the Egyptian market. Fresh graduates with strong academic records and internship experience in pharmaceutical sales will be considered.
- Territory Knowledge: Familiarity with the 6th of October, Sheikh Zayed, and surrounding Giza healthcare landscape (hospitals, polyclinics, pharmacy chains) is a distinct advantage.
- Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Arabic; ability to convey complex scientific data clearly and persuasively.
- Technical Proficiency: Proficient in MS Office (PowerPoint for detailing, Excel for reporting) and CRM platforms.
- Mobility: Valid Egyptian driving license and willingness to travel extensively within the assigned territory.
Preferred Skills & Competencies
- Prior experience selling in therapeutic areas such as Cardiology, Diabetes, CNS, Antibiotics, or Gastroenterology.
- Strong negotiation and objection-handling skills with a consultative selling approach.
- Analytical mindset with ability to interpret sales data and market reports.
- High emotional intelligence, resilience, and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Certification in Pharmaceutical Sales (e.g., CMR, CNPR) or ongoing professional development in medical sales.
What Makes This Role Unique
This position offers a high-visibility territory in one of Egypt's fastest-growing urban medical hubs—6th of October City—home to major hospitals (e.g., Dar Al Fouad, Nile Badrawi, October 6 University Hospital), specialized clinics, and a dense network of community pharmacies. You will represent a reputable pharmaceutical portfolio backed by robust marketing support, continuous medical training, and a clear career progression pathway to senior roles such as Senior Medical Representative, Area Sales Manager, or Product Specialist. The company fosters a performance-driven culture with competitive incentives, recognition programs, and investment in employee development.
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