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Initial email indicated having received my resume for an open position and proceeded to ask a list of questions prior to scheduling an interview. I responded with the answers and my availability for an interview. The next day I received another email basically stating I needed to obtain a specific certification in order to be able to interview for the position. Below are the emails. Initial email: ******, I hope you had a great weekend. We received your resume as a job match for our Pharmaceutical Sales Rep (Entry level & Specialty) openings that are currently available here at SynBio. We are excited to move forward with your application for this position so review this email and get back to me as soon as you can. At SynBio, our paramount concern is patients’ outcomes as we focus on improving the health of people with all kinds of medical conditions. With our recent pharmaceutical product launch and innovative pharmaceutical dispensing services, our growth has exploded and we are currently looking to add several Pharmaceutical Sales Rep professionals to our current pharmaceutical rep team. The pharmaceutical industry has been known to do well amid all types of economic conditions due to the highly inelastic demand for its healthcare products. A career in Pharmaceutical Sales is an excellent choice by you as it is relatively high paying with average reps taking home above six figures annually (per FIERCE-Pharma-2024). As one of our new Pharmaceutical Reps you will be representing scientific pharmaceutical products that are in high demand. If you are looking to enter a new career with us and want to move forward with your employment application we need you to answer the questions below and email them back, answering the questions should only take you 2-3 minutes (basic pre-interview, non- intrusive questions). Also, if you are not interested you can reply NOT INTERESTED and I will take you out of consideration. We are working hard on reviewing applications as to schedule interviews as quick as possible. Please understand we do not require a BA or a BS Degree, but it is helpful. You will need to email back the below questionnaire so we can review. Once we have reviewed your answers we will get back to you with more information about moving forward. ******, let me know if you have any questions. My contact is listed below. Matt Sciarini - Staffing Manager (Talent Acquisition - Pharmaceutical Sales) PHONE #:(866) 698-6948 ex. 709 EMAIL: [email protected] WEBSITE: SynBio https://synbio-inc.com/ Questions to be answered are below. Please put your answer after each question - and reply back. Thanks! If hired would you be able to start right away or do you need to put in a 2 week notice with you current employer? (2 week notice?) Can you cover a local geographic territory with about 45 to 60 physicians? Do you have a valid driver's license (STATE)? Will you be able to communicate with our Sales Manager remotely by email, phone and scan documents? What are the best days and times of the week for you to interview? What is the best phone number to reach you for scheduling interviews? Have you completed any pharmaceutical sales credentials or certificates to become a Pharmaceutical Sales Rep? What geographic territory are you most interested in covering? (if you can provide a city with state) Are you familiar with HIPAA and PhRMA regulations in relevance to selling pharmaceuticals to physicians? Do you enjoy working remote and independently? Are you comfortable about talking to professionals concerning medical treatments? ******, just answers the questions in the email and send to me your answers and I will get back to you. If you are selected we will email you the next steps to getting you on board as one of our Pharmaceutical Sales Representative. Thanks again and have a great day. Thank you for using INDEED the # 1 Job Site in the world. If you are looking to break into Pharmaceutical Sales please check out the Indeed Career Service article that shows you how to go about it. Visit https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/how-to-get-into-pharmaceutical-sales Follow up email: ******; Thank you for reconnecting with me regarding the Pharmaceutical Sales Representative opportunities currently available at SynBio. We are actively looking to expand our team with talented Pharmaceutical Sales Representatives who can manage approximately 30–40 physician accounts within a local territory. I’ve already identified a local territory that aligns with your profile. Typically, your top 4–5 accounts will contribute to around 40–50% of your total sales. Our products and services are highly regarded by physicians, and our portfolio includes popular treatments for Diabetes, Cardiology, and Hyperlipidemia, among others. Pharmaceutical sales is an excellent career path—ranked as the #2 highest-paying sales career in the U.S. If you are driven by both income potential and improving patients’ lives, this could be the perfect fit. I did notice on your questionnaire that you haven’t yet completed a pharmaceutical sales certification, which is a key requirement for our new hires. We prioritize candidates who have completed an industry-recognized certification such as the PSC (Pharmaceutical Sales Certification). This certification is recognized across the industry and satisfies both our hiring requirements and those of nearly all major pharmaceutical companies. If you’re unfamiliar with the PSC, you can learn more and enroll through the following link: PSC Certification – Award-winning LMS (Quickest Method) - https://www.healthcaresalestraining.com/ The good news is that the PSC program can be completed in just a couple weeks. I understand that it requires commitment, but it’s essential for those serious about starting a successful career in pharmaceutical sales. If this is not something you’re interested in pursuing, I completely understand—just let me know. In today’s competitive healthcare environment, certification is essential, especially in pharmaceutical sales. It assures physicians, regulatory bodies, and companies like SynBio that our representatives are equipped with the expertise to communicate clinical information accurately and adhere to industry regulations. Over 98% of healthcare roles now require certification. Notably, we’ve extended offers to over 90% of certified candidates we’ve interviewed. We will continue interviewing and hiring over the next several months. Once you complete your PSC or CNPR certification, please forward your certification number, and I’ll be happy to arrange the onboarding process with our Sales Management team. Thank you again for your interest in SynBio —recognized as a great company to work for. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to call or email me. Regards, Matt Sciarini - Staffing Manager (Talent Acquisition - Pharmaceutical Sales) PHONE #:(866) 698-6948 ex. 709 EMAIL: [email protected] WEBSITE: SynBio https://synbio-inc.com/ Profile Page: https://synbio-inc.com/profile-matt-sciarini/ Thank you for using INDEED the # 1 Job Site in the world. If you are looking to break into Pharmaceutical Sales please check out the Indeed Career Service article that shows you how to go about it. Visit https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/how-to-get-into-pharmaceutical-sales FYI: We also accept the CNPR as well which is recommended by INDEED per the link above CNPR Certification (Popular, well recognized, vintage) https://www.napsronline.org/