Pharmaceutical Sales Mock Interview
Practice 40 Pharmaceutical Sales interview questions covering territory management, clinical knowledge, and relationship building.
Question 10 of 40
How did you prepare for this interview?
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While this may seem like a pretty straightforward question, your interviewer definitely has some deeper meaning upon asking. The true intent of a question like this will help give the interviewer some insight into how you will prepare for sales calls and presentations as a pharmaceutical sales rep with their organization. It should give some insight into the true interest you have in the role you are interviewing for as well.
"Even prior to applying, I talked with a good friend from college who's been a pharmaceutical rep for nine years. She was very open about talking about the many pros and few cons from her honest perspective, and I knew this was a career I could see myself thriving in. When I got your call a few weeks ago about coming to interview, I was extremely excited. To prepare, I first started further researching your company and your mission and values. What I love about the company and what I'm looking for in a new role is a drive for innovation in impacting the lives of others. I can't wait to help live this mission on the frontlines as your next pharmaceutical sales representative."
Ryan Brunner has over ten years of experience recruiting, interviewing, and hiring candidates in the healthcare, public service, and private manufacturing/distribution industries.
You can approach your answer here by discussing all of the research you did on the company and job prior to your interview. Be sure to discuss everything that you read and all of the people that you talked with to ensure that this job and company were a right match for you and your future. If you need did this, discuss how you weighed pros and cons in your decision to apply and then discuss how you prepared for the actual interview itself. This will help prove that you can be detailed in preparing for any situation you will encounter in this job.
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I have a friend who has been in this field for over 20 years. She spoke with me about the integrity and trustworthiness of Pfizer as a company. In addition, I researched the company and read various medical reports about Pfizer's research process. I have always been interested in pharmaceutical sales and my desire has only increased.
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Your answer demonstrates that you've done your research. Consider sharing what appeals to you about Pfizer's research process, corporate culture, or mission. This helps illustrate that you applied to the role because you feel you're a good fit with the way they operate and the values the company holds.
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