Medical sales representatives are typically employed by pharmaceutical companies to sell products such as medicine or prescription drugs to healthcare professionals.
While many employers and Medical sales recruitment agencies prefer reps to have a degree in life sciences, pharmacy, medicine, nursing or related fields, not having one of those qualifications doesn't necessarily stand in the way of employment. A degree in business or marketing is also looked upon in a positive light, and any degree at all helps to show that a certain academic ability and level has been achieved.
Specific training is usually provided to new staff by the employer in the early stages of employment. Further experience, particularly if the past qualifications have not been in a relevant subject, can be very helpful, especially if it involved work shadowing or work in a commercial or hospital placement.
Candidates should also be able to demonstrate excellent communication and the ability to think on their feet. They should be outgoing, with plenty of confidence and the type of persistence that doesn't collapse at the first, second or even third No. Team work is very important, although medical representatives spend a lot of time travelling alone.
Medical sales representatives are well remunerated, with starting salaries at around £24,000 p.a. and management roles beginning at around £40,000 p.a.
BMS Performance delivers a complete talent management solution for sales, sales graduates, marketing and engineering professionals.
Unit 1, Brook Office Park, Emersons Green, Bristol, Avon, BS16 7FL
We have staff fully available nationwide, catering for perm, temp and bank workers (as and when required). All candidate's qualifications and right to work are also fully vetted.Please do feel to get in touch should you have any inquires, we would love to help with all your staffing needs.
Office 18, Icon Offices, 58 Peregrine Road, Hainault, Essex, IG6 3SZ
JT Recruit is a well-respected local agency with a great deal of experience in recruiting the right person for employers or finding the right job for candidates. What makes us different from many of our competitors is that we care about you!
34 Charnwood Street, Derby, Derbyshire, DE1 2GU
Haybury is an Executive Search agency that delivers global staffing solutions to the Life Sciences industry. Their recruitment services include contingency search, mapping and bespoke, board & CEO, interim staffing, perception audits, and executive search. They cover mid to senior-level positions for roles such as Project Manager, Data Quality and Integration Manager, Brand Manager, MBR / MES Digital Consultant, and Global Clinical Lead Oncology.
76-81 Queens Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 3XE
This agency specialises in the Data Science, Biometrics, Clinical Research and Translational Research and Procurement & Technical Operations sectors across the UK, Europe and North America. They also assist candidates and clients with temporary, contract and permanent requirements in the Pharmaceutical industry.
Regal House, 70 London Rd, Twickenham, Middlesex, TW1 3QS
Only Medics connects Pharmaceutical talent with medical firms globally, operating from their offices in Reading and London. Since they began in 2005, they have worked for pharmaceutical ventures, regulatory bodies and more in sourcing for permanent, interim and executive positions. They are a part of the Clinical Professionals Group, an international recruitment agency for Life Sciences, and the Association Of Professional Staffing Companies.
Peninsular House 30-36, Monument Street, City of London, London, EC3R 8LJ
Jobs in Science specialises in hiring Scientists and Engineers for employment in Chemistry, Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, Engineering and more. They source for permanent, temporary and contract positions like Forensics Analyst, Laboratory Technician and Mechanical Engineer for businesses from SMEs to blue chip corporations. They also perform executive search and recruitment process outsourcing. They began in 1997 and are situated in Tamworth.
Tamworth Enterprise Centre, Phil Dix House, Corporation Street, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B79 7DN
Pharm-Assist is a family-owned company that specialises in the placement of Pharmacy Locums across the UK. Based in North Yorkshire, the company also specialises in stay away bookings and provides fully validated locum checks, free accommodation/B&B booking service, and assistance in obtaining Disclosure and Barring Service certificates. They recruit for qualified Pharmacists, Technicians and Dispensers.
The Meadows Business Centre, 21 Bondgate, Selby, North Yorkshire, YO8 4QA
X4 Life Sciences is part of the X4 Group and recruits for Scientific, Clinical, MedTech, Communications and Regulatory roles. They provide services for permanent and contract jobs, in areas such as Biometrics, Quality Assurance, Project Management, Software Engineering, Marketing, Data & Analytics, and Commissioning.
58 Victoria Embankment, Covent Garden, London, EC4Y 0DS
A Life Sciences-focused recruitment specialist, Novera Search has 50 years of combined experience in attracting candidates for temporary and contract placements. They are a multi-disciplinary agency that deals exclusively with UK clients. Novera Search caters to a plethora of divisions, including Biometrics & Data Sciences, Clinical Research, Commercial, Medical Affairs, Operations, Pharmacovigilance, Research & Development, and Quality/Compliance.
207 Regent Street, Soho, London, W1B 3HH
Turner Regulatory Recruitment are industry experts that place Regulatory Affairs professionals in the UK's Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology sectors. Based in Hertfordshire and London, they recruit for permanent and contract roles such as Project Manager, Team Leader, and Associate Director. Established in 2005, they work with a diverse client portfolio which includes Roche, Norgine, BioMarin, Vertex, Shire, ReNeuron, and Seqirus/CSL.
71-75 Shelton Street, Soho, London, WC2H 9JQ
Wardour Sourcing Excellence is a talent consulting organisation that specialises in research, recruitment, and mapping for clients in the Pharmaceutical and Biotech industry. They engage with top leadership talent, and they have offices in London & Paris. The agency has experts who can find the most in-demand personnel in the Pharma, Biotech, CRO, Medical Devices, Diagnostics, and Medtech industries.
86-90 Paul Street, City of London, London, EC2A 4NE
Carter Schwartz sources individuals with Executive expertise in Health and Education, operating with the help of their teams in the City of London, Bristol, Germany and US. For Health, they focus on Healthcare Services, MedTech and Pharma, while for Education, they support the likes of EdTech institutions and Independent Schools. Formed in 2014, their track record includes having a 94% placement success rate and 91% customer repeat business rate.
2530 The Quadrant Aztec West, Bristol, Avon, BS32 4AW
Lead Candidate exclusively deals with Pharmaceutical and BioTech recruitment, focusing on Drug Development, Manufacturing and Contract Services worldwide. Their team has a combined experience of over 50 years, led by directors who come from Pharma and Bio Supply Chain backgrounds. Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, they mainly support developing businesses and scaling organisations like MedPharm Ltd, INCOG BioPharma Services and AES Clean Technology.
Sunco House, 5 Carliol Square, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE1 6UF
Phrec exclusively sources Pharmaceutical and Healthcare professionals, aiding establishments in Medical Device, Medical Sales, Immunotherapy and more. Based in Bath, they focus on permanent recruitment, headhunting and talent pooling. Their consultants have a combined experience of over 45 years in recruitment across Pharmaceutical, Healthcare, Medical Device & Technology, Life Science and IT as well as executive, permanent and contract search.
21 Blenheim Gardens, Bath, Avon, BA1 6NL
Springboard Worldwide, situated in Verwood, helps fulfil Sales, Marketing and Professional recruitment requirements in the Technology, Engineering, Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology sectors. Generating a wealth of experience since they started in 1999, their previous successes include global placements across Europe, Asia and US.
27 Vicarage Road, Verwood, Dorset, BH31 6DR
AKS Recruitment recruits across the Pharmaceutical, Contract Research Organisation, Medical Devices and Biotechnology markets. Since they started their operations in 2006, they have gathered candidate contacts from over 20 countries and made it to the Preferred Supplier Lists of over 40 companies. These are made possible by their services such as executive search, permanent staffing and contract recruitment. Their office can be found in Leeds.
Willow Grove, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS14 6GP
Tamarind Executive Search specialises in recruitment for c-suite, vp-level and director roles across the Pharmaceutical industry. Supporting Commercial, Operational and Technical operations, they hire within the UK and abroad in Europe, US and India. Their team is situated in Cambridge and has a combined experience of over 100 years. Since they opened their doors in 2012, they have built a client portfolio that includes Piramal and Ajinomoto.
Hauxton House, Mill SciTech Park, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB22 5HX
HealthcareRecruit is a London-based agency that works in the Health Care and Pharmaceutical sectors worldwide. The agency recruits mainly for the UK, Western Europe and North America. They offer other corporate services including database search & selection, executive search, and advertising.
78 York St, Westminster, London, W1H 1DP
Advanced Talent Partners core recruitment areas are Pharmaceutical and Science sector placements. They have worked with SMEs and blue-chip companies worldwide in providing both short and long term recruitment solutions.
Penhurst House, 352-356, Battersea Park Rd, Battersea, London, SW11 3BY
Tashida Pharmaceutical is a Life Sciences recruitment specialist, providing executive search and temporary and permanent staffing solutions in several sectors including Medical, Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, and more. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Kensington, London. They are fully GDPR compliant, registered with the ICO, and are accredited members of the REC.
International House, 142 Cromwell Road, South Kensington, London, SW7 4EF
AssureBio provides Life Science recruitment solutions to Pharmaceutical and Biotech companies. With an office in Wilmslow, they cover the entirety of the UK and Europe in sourcing for permanent, interim and executive Quality Assurance roles. Their experience in recruitment dates back to 2015, and they perform retained and contingent search. Fields they manage include Quality Management System, Inspection Readiness and Internal & External Audit.
Bollin House, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 1DP
Owen Daniels Consultancy is a Camberley-based recruitment agency that works across Engineering and Manufacturing whilst also offering placements in Supply Chain and HR. Since 2011, they have been satisfying permanent, temporary and contract staffing requirements of businesses in Aerospace, Automotive, Construction, FMCG, Energy, Marine and more. They also help fulfil executive jobs. They are members of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation.
Building 4, Archipelago, Lyon Way, Camberley, Surrey, GU16 7ER
CPL Life Sciences caters to the Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM), Professional Services, and Healthcare industries. Operating for over 30 years, they have also been listed on the London Stock Exchange since 1999. They deliver permanent and flexible solutions across Europe with offices throughout the UK, Germany, Switzerland, Ireland, and more. They are also HealthTrust Europe (HTE) and Workforce Alliance (CHS) suppliers.
69 Tweedy Road, Bromley, Kent, BR1 3WA
Crown Pharmacovigilance Limited, through their recruitment division Crown Staffing Solutions, provides Pharmacovigilance and Drug Safety Risk Management employment opportunities. Their consultants, coming from Drug Safety and Pharmacovigilance backgrounds, have experience of over 20 years, which they leverage in hiring the likes of Doctors, Nurses, Pharmacists, Scientists and Physicians. With an office in Ilford, they work on vacancies globally.
51-55 Fowler Road, Ilford, Essex, IG6 3XE
Teknikal Specialist Recruitment Limited places Engineering and Manufacturing professionals into businesses in FMCG, Pharmaceutical, Plant, Design, Maintenance and more. Accommodating permanent and contract positions alike, they have been serving the whole of the UK since 2021 with the help of their team in Hemel Hempstead. Example job openings they cover are Multi-Ppindle Setter Operator, Process Reliability Engineer and Plant Workshop Supervisor.
2nd Floor, 2 The Waterhouse, Waterhouse Street, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP1 1ES
ArkTalent Group recruits for the Life Science, Healthcare and Chemical industries, covering Quality Assurance, Commercial, Clinical Research and more. They accommodate permanent and contract assignments as well as needs for executive leaders. They utilise their experience, which dates back to 2012, in working with enterprises internationally. They have offices in Manchester and Oxford. They are also a supplier to the MSDUK, a supplier diversity organisation.
2 Castle Street, Manchester, Lancashire, M3 4LZ
Biopharm Search is a specialist recruitment agency with a focus on executive search and senior leadership. They work with various clients nationwide and globally, ranging from start-ups to multinational organisations. Biopharm Search works exclusively for the Life Sciences sectors including Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, and Medical Technology.
Unit 25 Acorn Industrial Park, Crayford Road, Crayford, Dartford, Kent, DA1 4AL
Windsor Bux specialises in Life Sciences recruitment, managing Pharmaceutical and Biotech fields like Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Development and R&D. With a combined knowledge of over 20 years, they use a contingent model for permanent roles and retained approach for executive titles. They also have project management services for high-volume staffing needs. Their offices are in Brentford, Windsor, New York and Dubai.
981 Great West Road, Brentford, Middlesex, TW8 9DN
Next Phase Recruitment is a multi-disciplinary supplier of talent management solutions in the Life Sciences industry nationwide and internationally. They typically attract contract and permanent candidates to the following fields: Biotechnology, Cell & Gene Therapy, Informatics, Manufacturing, MedTech, and Pharmaceuticals. The firm is a registered member of the Association of Professional Staffing Companies and also delivers consultancy services.
7-8 Sterling Buildings, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 1DR
Flowtec Group recruits for three distinct areas, which are Engineering, IT Solutions and BioTech & Life Sciences. Their services include executive search & selection, where they conduct detailed background checks, and retained project delivery, which is ideal for situations like site movements and new office openings. They have a worldwide reach through locations in Sutton Coldfield, two across Belgium, France, Netherlands, Germany, Spain and the US.
50 Victoria Rd, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B72 1SW
CT19 is a multi-vertical talent solutions partner for diverse clients nationwide and globally. Their expertise extends to the Biotechnology, Chemicals & Renewables, Life Sciences, and Pharmaceuticals sectors. Since its foundation in 2019, they have been conducting contract, permanent, and temporary recruitment for all levels of vacancies. These include Bioprocessing Scientist, Prototype Engineer, Research Engineer, and Software Engineer.
Hersham Farm Business Park, Chertsey, Surrey, KT16 0DN
Evidencia Life Sciences, based in Crawley, focuses on sourcing Commercialisation specialists for the Pharmaceutical sector. Managing permanent and contract appointments in Health Economics, Outcomes Research, Market Access, Pricing & Reimbursement and Launch Strategy, they have delivered results for over 250 job seekers since 2012. Some job openings they cover are Health Economic Consultant, Head of Growth Strategy and Global Pricing Director.
The Galleria, Station Road, 2nd Floor, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 1WW
Prospect Health is a talent consultancy that specialises in supplying professional staff to the Health Care sector. Their areas of expertise include Audiology, Primary Care, Medical Devices, Nursing, International Hospital Doctors, Veterinary, and more. They have worked with clients like Orthofix, Optical Express, and MedicalOne. Some roles they recruit for include Registered Veterinary Nurse, Pharmacy Manager, Vet, and Clinical Lead Pharmacist.
2 Victoria Avenue, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 1EL
Kinetica is a recruitment consultancy firm that specialises in recruiting for Technical jobs in Healthcare, Science and Engineering. They have successfully placed candidates, including Support staff, in over 25 countries and helped over 200 companies. They take on full-time, part-time, temporary, and contract assignments.
7 Henrietta St, Covent Garden, London, WC2E 8PS
Square One Resources has over 25 years of recruitment experience across the IT, SAP, and Oracle markets, covering various areas such as Client Services, Cloud, Cyber Security, Development, Emerging Technologies, ERP, Infrastructure, and Telecommunications. Their expertise spans various regions such as the UK, Germany, Poland, USA, and France.
WeWork 120 Moorgate, City of London, London, EC2M 6UR
Peopleforce Technical Recruitment has multiple areas of expertise, including Aviation, Manufacturing, Pharmaceuticals, and Audio Visual. They offer contract and temporary staffing, permanent recruitment, workforce management, payroll solutions, and managed services. Peopleforce has previously worked with names like Ryanair, Virgin Atlantic, Rayner, Alere, and Lufthansa Technik.
Runway East, York & Elder Works 50 New England Street, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 4ZE
Based in Birmingham, but recruiting nationwide, WATS Recruitment works in the FMCG, Control & Automation, and Engineering sectors. They recruit for permanent jobs, including Electrical Engineer, CAD Design Engineer, and Production Manager.
Innovation Centre, Longbridge Technology Park, 1 Devon Way, Birmingham, West Midlands, B31 2TS
Carrot Pharma specialises in Pharma and Life Sciences. Launched in 2006, the agency sources staff for permanent or contract positions, including executive roles, via their Manchester office.
Pentland House Village Way, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 2GH
Rotech Global is an executive search agency that performs contingent and retained searches. They work with clients that are looking to fill mid to senior-level industrial roles. They've worked with many companies, like SKF, SPX, Sulzer, Rexroth, Eriks, Gould Pumps, and AVT. They operate across a variety of sectors including Medical Devices, Aerospace & Defence, Pharmaceutical, and more.
25-27 Otley Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS6 3AA
A London-based talent expert, Halliford Partners specialises in providing multi-sector solutions to an extensive client portfolio nationwide. Leveraging over 30 years of combined experience, they work closely with the Energy & Power, Financial Services, Not-for-Profit, Pharmaceuticals, and Professional Services industries. The agency primarily attracts candidates for various Compliance, Governance, Regulatory, and Senior Legal vacancies at all levels.
27 Mortimer Street, Marylebone, London, W1T 3BL
Apex Talent Solutions Ltd, located in Chichester, focuses on recruitment in Pharmaceutical, Life Sciences, Construction, Defence and Manufacturing internationally. Since they began in 2018, they have made over 700 successful placements and amassed a client portfolio that includes Airbus, NHS and Tata. Besides hiring for permanent, temporary to permanent, and interim roles, they also conduct assessments, background checks and onboarding assistance.
71 Basepoint Enterprise Centre, Terminus Road, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 8FY
Founded in 2009, Nicholas Howard is a recruiting agency based in Winchester, Hampshire. The agency places candidates in permanent, temporary and contract opportunities, and they specialise in these fields: Life Sciences, Legal, Financial Services, Technical, Marine, Finance & Accounting, Business Support, and more.
The Old Police House, Stockbridge, Hampshire, SO20 6HE
Silver Stone Search & Selection caters to various sectors from the Food, FMCG, Logistics, and Retail to Pharmaceutical, Health & Safety, and Consumer Goods. Their client database includes Kraft Foods, Tesco, Natures Way Foods, Cairo Poultry Co., and Reckitt Benckiser. They also offer response management, employee assessment, managed services, restructuring support, and training services for clients. Their main office is located in Bicester.
Suite 6 - Enterprise House, Telford Road, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 4LD
Hunter Savage delivers recruitment services for the Accountancy & Finance, Engineering, Operations & Supply Chain, Human Resources, IT and Legal & Compliance sectors. They have a combined experience of more than 100 years. They were launched in 2010 and have offices in Edinburgh and Ireland. Some of their clients are PWC, Ernst & Young and Carson McDowell.
3rd Floor, 65-67 Chichester Street, Belfast, County Antrim, BT1 4JD
Leap29 is a global recruitment company and PEO partner that supplies candidates to a broad range of sectors including Legal, Construction & Engineering, Manufacturing, Investment, and Technology. The company has over 20 years of experience and operates from six global offices - including the UK, Malaysia, US, Singapore, and the Netherlands.
Bollin House, Riverside Park, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 1DP
Orbit Search is a talent specialist that caters to the Commercial and Life Sciences sectors nationwide. From its Bewdley office, the firm sources on a permanent, contract, and temporary basis for various roles. These include Contract Managers, Procurement Consultants, and Tax Accountants. They also cover an array of disciplines, such as AI & Machine Learning, Finance & Accounting, Pharmacogenetics, and Sports & Leisure.
Bridge House, River Side North, Bewdley, Worcestershire, DY12 1AB
Founded in 2008 and based in Chilton, Oxfordshire, The Career Boutique specialises in delivering an executive search service for various organisations. They focus on matching the high-quality calibre of candidates to the right companies. The agency deals with Software, Medical Devices, Pharma, and Professional Services.
Office Suite 2, Meadowway South Row, Chilton, Oxfordshire, OX11 0RT
ABA Executive performs multi-sector executive search in the UK and overseas, in addition to conducting succession planning and research projects. Since they opened their doors in 2003, led by their director who has 26 years of experience, they have completed over 1,000 recruitment projects across over 40 countries in Europe, Asia and North America. They have worked with over 330 companies, such as Associated British Foods, Capgemini, Twinings and Vivergo Fuels.
19 Gloucester Road, Ross-on-wye, Herefordshire, HR9 5LQ
Hyper Recruitment Solutions (HRS) exclusively operates within the Life Science sector. Founded by Ricky Martin in partnership with Lord Alan Sugar, HRS covers recruitment solutions in the Science, Engineering, Technical and Commercial sectors, working with a range of establishments such as pharmaceutical companies and FMCG business. With offices in Essex, Scotland and Manchester, they assist candidates and employers globally.
92-98 Fountainbridge, 1 Lochrin Square, Edinburgh, Midlothian, EH3 9QA
Atom Recruitment focuses on helping companies find job candidates in the Life Sciences, Chemical, Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical and Personal Care sectors. They supply professionals who can take on roles such as QA Manager, R&D Chemist and Commercial Manager.
The Cleaning Centre, Bath Road, Littlewick Green, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 3QR
Rise Technical is a specialist in engineering, construction, energy and technology sectors. Our mission statement is to positively change lives through unrivalled organisation of highly motivated resources. We aim to add value to your organisation by providing a brilliant service and positively changing the lives of the candidates and clients we represent.
33 Colston, Bristol, Avon, BS1 4UA