Article for Visite Actuelle: Supporting the medical and scientific information professions: Pharmafield's commitment

Anticipating a shortage of qualified candidates in the coming years, it is essential to support and promote medical and scientific information professions , in particular that of "Medical and Scientific Information Delegate". Pharmafield, a specialist in sales force recruitment and strategic consulting for pharmaceutical laboratories, is committed to sponsoring and promoting these vital professions to ensure the continuity and effectiveness of medical promotion.

The challenge of shortage

The shortage of qualified professionals is a looming challenge for the pharmaceutical industry. Pharmaceutical companies rely on skilled medical and scientific information delegates to promote their products and provide scientific information to healthcare professionals. These delegates play a key role not only in promoting medicines but also in disseminating up‑to‑date scientific knowledge.

Our commitment

Pharmafield is firmly committed to supporting the profession of medical and scientific information delegates. These professionals constitute an essential link between laboratories and healthcare professionals.

" At Pharmafield, we firmly believe that supporting the medical information profession is essential for the future of health product promotion. It is by investing in training and attracting new talent that we can guarantee excellence in this vital sector," said Benjamin Levistre, Managing Director of Pharmafield.

Thanks to our collaboration with GEMS (Health Studies and Marketing Group), we are launching several sponsorship initiatives aimed at attracting and training new talent in this profession .

Ambitious sponsorship initiatives

Our partnership with GEMS, a renowned medical sales representative training school, demonstrates our long‑term commitment. Together, we develop training programs, workshops, and seminars to educate future medical and scientific information representatives. These initiatives aim to provide them with the skills needed to excel in this field and strengthen the profession's appeal to younger generations. In addition, we plan to implement communication campaigns to promote this career to young science graduates, emphasizing the many benefits of such a position.

VAE and career plans

GEMS also offers the possibility of validation of acquired experience (VAE), thus allowing professionals already in post to enhance their skills and obtain recognized certifications , thus strengthening the credibility of medical and scientific information delegates while opening up new career prospects.

The career prospects are also promising: in three to five years, a medical and scientific information delegate can progress to more targeted positions (rare diseases, oncology, etc.), negotiation (KAM) or management (DR). This job offers many advantages , including a great deal of autonomy in managing one's schedule and working methods, the use of a company vehicle, attractive salaries and performance bonuses.

The benefits of a career as a medical and scientific information delegate

The Medical and Scientific Information Representative contributes to improving healthcare by disseminating accurate medical information while providing a dynamic and stimulating work environment. Medical and Scientific Information Representatives occupy a key position in the pharmaceutical industry, staying at the forefront of scientific advances and facilitating the understanding and appropriate use of new treatments by healthcare professionals. By being at the forefront of the patient care process, they play a crucial role in optimizing treatments and promoting public health.

What is a medical and scientific information delegate?

The medical and scientific information representative, also known as a medical representative, laboratory representative, or pharmaceutical representative, represents a pharmaceutical company. Their role is to provide them with the best possible knowledge of the qualities and limitations of the products presented, in order to enable them to treat their patients with the most appropriate medication. In addition, this profession requires in‑depth knowledge of medications, their dosages, clinical results, and side effects. Medical and scientific information representatives are therefore health experts in constant interaction with the medical profession.

Training to become a medical and scientific information delegate

To access this profession, several training courses are possible:

• Vocational Baccalaureate in Commerce followed by specialized training
• DEUST Pharmacy Technician Preparer
• Professional License in Health Product Promotion Professions
• BTS in the commercial or scientific fields
• DU delegate for medical and pharmaceutical information
• GOAL in the commercial and scientific fields

These courses provide a solid foundation in science and business, essential for excelling in this profession.

To learn more about Medical and Scientific Information Representative careers and how Pharmafield supports and promotes these essential professions, we invite you to follow us on LinkedIn. Join us in our mission to promote and strengthen the future of pharmaceutical promotion. Together, let's shape a bright future for everyone in the healthcare industry.