Getting into the pharmaceutical industry is a big challenge. However, the good news is that you do not necessarily need previous experience to get in. Some of the soft skills to include in your resume are good communication skills, and tenacious attitude. Management skills are a plus.
Sample Pharmaceutical Resume
Josephine Juma
72 East Sunnyside
Fullerton, California 739
Mobile 555-2363 3281
jjuma@sunnyside.com
Career objective:
To be part of a pharmaceutical sales team that markets products that will improve quality of life.
Professional experience
2007-Present: Sales Manager, Meadow Hospital, Atlanta
Responsibilities
- Restocking of pharmaceutical products in the hospital chemist
- Advertising and promotion of hospital services and activities
- Selling of products innovated in the hospital such as needles, wheel chairs and walking sticks
- Coordinating between sales and accounting department
- Developed good sales relationships with major pharmaceutical companies
2005-2007: marketing and Sales, Brookfield Clothing Line
Responsibilities
- Increased sales figures of the company by 50% in my first 6 months
- Organized sales exhibitions and events in the community
- Conducted promotional advertising services in the media and internet
- Managed key accounts for up scale buyers within California
- Communicating with clients through e-mail, telephone, fax and postal mail
- Ensuring delivery of purchases and good packaging
Educational Experience
2005-2008: Masters in Marketing, Rutgers University
2001-2004: Business Administration, Rutgers University
2000: Diploma in Pharmacy, Johns Hopkins
Achievements
- Built sales for Brookfield Clothing line from $50,000 to $100,000 in 6 months
- Graduated with first class honors from Rutgers University
Hobbies
Playing checkers
Watching action movies
Referees
Available on request