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What is the role of a gastroenterology sales specialist?

Gastroenterology sales specialists, or GI sales specialists, form part of pharmaceutical sales, with a focus on selling and distributing medicine and devices for digestive health issues. The role is an interesting one because the field is continuously evolving, thus keeping sales reps on their toes with exciting new drugs and treatments to offer their networks. As a GI sales rep, you’ll also associate with innovative technologies that are breaking medical barriers and improving patient care.

Gastroenterology sales can be a rewarding undertaking, and you’ll get to work with healthcare professionals tasked with solving fascinating cases. GI sales specialists play an important part in helping to solve these cases for the best patient outcomes.

The day-to-day responsibilities of a GI sales specialist

The day-to-day responsibilities of a GI sales specialist are similar to those of general pharmaceutical sales reps. However, the difference is that a GI salesperson specializes in gastroenterology and usually only networks with professionals in this field.

Responsibilities include:

  • Assessing patients’ needs and presenting suitable drugs, devices, and treatments to gastroenterology professionals.
  • Sharing product information and delivering product samples to a network of doctors and specialists.
  • Attending sales meetings, conferences, and training sessions.
  • Working with sales teams to develop and implement marketing strategies to effectively communicate the correct brand messages.
  • Building positive and influential relationships with medical representatives and GI specialists.
  • Monitoring and analyzing data and market conditions to identify competitive advantages.
  • Keep accurate records and documentation for reporting and feedback.

The most important thing about being a good gastroenterologist sales rep is upholding a true passion for the sector. This will help ensure that all other responsibilities are dutifully met.

The importance of maintaining gastroenterology specialist knowledge

Another key responsibility of GI sales specialists is to pursue continuous learning and professional development, staying up to date with the latest gastroenterology knowledge and trends.

Improving sector knowledge ensures a gratifying career and quality standards for doctors and their patients. The task has also become more important than ever as the healthcare workforce delves deeper into the digital future, with the likes of 3D device printing and real-time data collection enforcing huge strides.

Maintaining gastroenterology specialist knowledge can be done by diligently attending training sessions and workshops, reading professional journals and articles, sharing information with top professionals in the field, and keeping an open mind as the industry expands into new innovations.

Why are GI sales specialist jobs necessary for the pharmaceutical sales market?

GI sales specialist jobs enhance the pharmaceutical sales market by providing a specialized service to the gastroenterology sector. This undivided attention and dedication to the field ensure that gastronomy patients are well taken care of. According to an article by Med School Insiders, there’s currently a widespread shortage of gastroenterologists in several US cities. GI sales specialist careers are, therefore, in high demand - giving interested candidates a wealth of opportunities.

Find rewarding gastroenterology sales specialist careers with IQVIA

IQVIA is driven by a passion for the best in healthcare, ensuring that patients receive the drugs and treatments they deserve.

Would you like to be a part of this mission and revolutionize medicine and medical devices and how they’re dispersed? We invite you to browse our latest pharmaceutical sales jobs so that you can start your medical sales or GI specialist career. Alternatively, sign up for job alerts so that you’re one step closer to joining our leading team.

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