DaTSCAN Imaging Rep?

[Anonymous]

Guys, Got a call from a recruiter in regards to a position for an Imaging Representative for DaTSCAN. From what she described, it sounded like a pharma job. Any info on this position good or bad? Thanks

[Anonymous]

Definitely a Pharma job, but a bit different than pushing pills in the office setting. Since it is a totally new agent for early Parkinsons diagnosing you need call on both hospital and office based Neurologists. You will have to have the hospitals on board to do the imaging as well as the office based neuros requesting this type of imaging be done. If you are looking for a device/equipment job you will not find it with Datscan. Hope that helps.

[Anonymous]

Thanks so much for the info, i appreciate the insight

[Anonymous]

Heard they are hiring about 20 folks for this product; it has been on the market in Europe for several years.

DatScan certainly fills an important niche in making the diagnosis between Parkinsons and Essential Tremor (which are two different diseaes and two different treatments).

But GE already has imaging sales people (X-ray/MRI contrast media and nuclear radiopharmaceuticals; the former Amersham sales force). Why do they need a dedicated sales force for this product unless they have little confidence in those sales people?

[Anonymous]

What was the comp plan?


Guys, Got a call from a recruiter in regards to a position for an Imaging Representative for DaTSCAN. From what she described, it sounded like a pharma job. Any info on this position good or bad? Thanks

[Anonymous]

What was the comp plan?

[Anonymous]

Recruiter wasnt 100% sure. She said around 70 - 85 base with around 25 at plan. paid quarterly. Can anyone GE reps verifiy if this is close?

[Anonymous]

doesn anyone have any info on the life sciences division?

[Anonymous]

Recruiter wasnt 100% sure. She said around 70 - 85 base with around 25 at plan. paid quarterly. Can anyone GE reps verifiy if this is close?

That comp package sounds about right. Bonus could potentially be much higher depending on how the product does.

[Anonymous]

Heard they are hiring about 20 folks for this product; it has been on the market in Europe for several years.

DatScan certainly fills an important niche in making the diagnosis between Parkinsons and Essential Tremor (which are two different diseaes and two different treatments).

But GE already has imaging sales people (X-ray/MRI contrast media and nuclear radiopharmaceuticals; the former Amersham sales force). Why do they need a dedicated sales force for this product unless they have little confidence in those sales people?

The reason they want a dedicated sales force is that after the reorganization in January there is only one rep selling the Molecular Imaging portfolio per pharmacy (about 35 reps). Since Datscan is focusing on Neuros, which is a new area for the company they are hiring 18 reps to sell to the key Neuro facilities in the country as well as 2 apps specialists.

[Anonymous]

dont do it cos Stryker OWNS imaging and I WILL OWN YOU

[Anonymous]

dont do it cos Stryker OWNS imaging and I WILL OWN YOU

I know you're all pumped up that you aced you Gallup survey, but simmer down a bit and read the post. This division of GE sells contrast media products, not equipment. Scroll down and look for Diagnostic Imaging or DI posts, they sell equipment. I am sure they would be more than hear from a brand new Stryker rep that doesn't know how fucking stupid he actually is, welcome to Stryker! Douche bag.

[Anonymous]

does anyone else have any info on salary and bonus? i was told the salary/bonus mix would be 75% salary, 25% bonus....but no mention of the total comp.

[Anonymous]

does anyone else have any info on salary and bonus? i was told the salary/bonus mix would be 75% salary, 25% bonus....but no mention of the total comp.

Salary between 70k and 80k, if you make your quota you will make about 28k. Company car, phone, computer, expense account, etc...

[Anonymous]

would you consider this a pharma job? do you think this job is a good way to get 'device' experience?

[Anonymous]

would you consider this a pharma job? do you think this job is a good way to get 'device' experience?

Pharma job. If you want to move within GE it may open some doors, as far as medical device probably not. I will say that having GE on the resume is much better than pfizer, merck, az, etc

[Anonymous]

Pharma job. If you want to move within GE it may open some doors, as far as medical device probably not. I will say that having GE on the resume is much better than pfizer, merck, az, etc

Do you think Drs would view this job as a regular drug rep?

[Anonymous]

Do you think Drs would view this job as a regular drug rep?

no

[Anonymous]

no GE Healthcare has had layoffs this year (& the layoffs continue). Why isn't this new group picking up employees who need the work ? What does the long term stability for this position look like ? Will they need "DaTSCAN" promoters once they referrals start up & the units are in place ?

[Anonymous]

GE Healthcare has had layoffs this year (& the layoffs continue). Why isn't this new group picking up employees who need the work ? What does the long term stability for this position look like ? Will they need "DaTSCAN" promoters once they referrals start up & the units are in place ?

Seriously, this question was already answered? Don't bother interviewing you're annoying.

[Anonymous]

Seriously, this question was already answered? Don't bother interviewing you're annoying.

Legit question ... if a company is reducing its sales force for other products (as GE Medical Diagnostics has and continues to do), I'd certainly ask what will happen to me when Datscan reaches its expectations (or doesn't ... )

Here's a company, that four years ago, had something like 175 reps selling contrast media and radiopharmaceuticals. That number is probably in the 120 range today and the two product lines have been separated (approx. 90-30).

I was with the company in 1999 when we combined the Amersham (radiopharm) and Nycomed (contrast) sales forces; I can tell you we did very well, thank you, when we had a big crowd out making noise about Myoview ... and I did it by RAISING prices.

[Anonymous]

Legit question ... if a company is reducing its sales force for other products (as GE Medical Diagnostics has and continues to do), I'd certainly ask what will happen to me when Datscan reaches its expectations (or doesn't ... )

Here's a company, that four years ago, had something like 175 reps selling contrast media and radiopharmaceuticals. That number is probably in the 120 range today and the two product lines have been separated (approx. 90-30).

I was with the company in 1999 when we combined the Amersham (radiopharm) and Nycomed (contrast) sales forces; I can tell you we did very well, thank you, when we had a big crowd out making noise about Myoview ... and I did it by RAISING prices.

I will fill you in on something. When a big company absorbs a smaller company they always reduce head count, always. I don't care if you had 100% of the nuclear market ten years ago, you're still annoying! Maybe you should take this job.

[Anonymous]

Ok, I will explain this very slowly. When a large company, like oh let's say GE, absorbs a smaller company they always, I mean always reduce head count. They like to call it getting lean. Is there anything else you want to tell me about a company that you worked for 10 years ago?

[Anonymous]

any current GE reps know about car choices??

[Anonymous]

what do current GE imaging reps think of DaTSCAN? thoughts on working with the DaTSCAN rep??

[Anonymous]

anyone get an offer yet??

[Anonymous]

anyone get an offer yet??

I know that many offers have been made. The offer letters have to be sent out by this Wednesday September 2nd and the reps start September 14th. If you haven't heard interviewed with a B.U.D. yet it's not looking to good for you. That being said I know that some A.S.D.s had to hire up to 5 reps and are a little behind.

[Anonymous]

Not only have I not heard anything since the interview but the position was re-posted on monster and careerbuilder. WTF? Not enough qualified candidates out there? It's not right to string people along.

[Anonymous]

Not only have I not heard anything since the interview but the position was re-posted on monster and careerbuilder. WTF? Not enough qualified candidates out there? It's not right to string people along.

Offer letters have to be out by Wednesday September 2nd and ALL reps start September 14th. Honestly, the talent pool has been pretty shallow and there have been a few offers that have been turned down believe it or not. A few of the ASDs have fallen behind due to the fact that they had to hire up to 5 reps in a month. All final interviews are done over the phone with the BUD; most of the offers have been sent out already and accepted. If you haven't heard anything yet I would move on, GE will not call and say you did not get the job.

[Anonymous]

Offer letters have to be out by Wednesday September 2nd and ALL reps start September 14th. Honestly, the talent pool has been pretty shallow and there have been a few offers that have been turned down believe it or not. A few of the ASDs have fallen behind due to the fact that they had to hire up to 5 reps in a month. All final interviews are done over the phone with the BUD; most of the offers have been sent out already and accepted. If you haven't heard anything yet I would move on, GE will not call and say you did not get the job.

Since you seem to think that you know what you are talking about...how can you say that the talent pool has been shallow? This is the worst job market since Carter and there are many many over-qualified candidates in this market. If the manager was unhappy with the interviewees than he did a bad job of qualifying them to start.

It's not about moving on or not moving on-it's about professional courtesy. If you are no longer being considered than you should be notified even if it is a form email. You would probably be more empathetic if you or someone you cared about were in this position. I have put considerable time and energy into the several interviews and a response is not a unreasonable thing to expect.

[Anonymous]

Since you seem to think that you know what you are talking about...how can you say that the talent pool has been shallow? This is the worst job market since Carter and there are many many over-qualified candidates in this market. If the manager was unhappy with the interviewees than he did a bad job of qualifying them to start.

It's not about moving on or not moving on-it's about professional courtesy. If you are no longer being considered than you should be notified even if it is a form email. You would probably be more empathetic if you or someone you cared about were in this position. I have put considerable time and energy into the several interviews and a response is not a unreasonable thing to expect.

Don't ask questions if you don't want to hear the answer. I wasn't trying to be a dick, I just made a statement which is absolutely true. This division of GE will not call you unless you are moving on in the process, especially with the short hiring time the managers were given. I'm sorry you are out of work, I told you to move on so you can direct your efforts elsewhere. As far as the shallow talent pool statement, after speaking with two different hiring managers they were not pleased with the candidates they had to work with, that doesn't necessarily mean you! Just so you know, not every candidate makes there way to the hiring manager, HR screens out a huge number of candidates. For the record someone I cared about was in your position, I referred them, they killed the interviews and got the job. Good luck!

[Anonymous]

It's great that everything you do touches to gold. So glad I won't have to work with a tool like you.

[Anonymous]

It's great that everything you do touches to gold. So glad I won't have to work with a tool like you.

OK cafepharma tough guy, you have been reduced to name calling. I never said anything about my abilities, just my friend's that needed some help. After looking at all of your replies I just can't imagine why you weren't offered the job. I hope everything works out for you.

[Anonymous]

Has anyone been offered a position with the hiring manager MR yet? If so, what was the comp plan? thanks

[Anonymous]

I havent heard anything either about this position. I interview with a different manger about a week and half ago and havent heard anything. Have offers been made?

[Anonymous]

I havent heard anything either about this position. I interview with a different manger about a week and half ago and havent heard anything. Have offers been made?

Sounds like the drunk-with-GE-power managers aren't going to bother with simple courtesy to those who have invested their time in trying to contribute to this venture and they will only speak with those select few which they wish to annoint to this GE criminal venture.

[Anonymous]

i emailed the ASD i interviewed with and asked for a status update...as was previously posted, offers were given last friday (start date is sept 14th). as far as comp goes, i was told total comp was just over 100k. congrats to those who received offers!

[Anonymous]

i emailed the asm i interviewed with just to see if he would email me back saying he went in another direction. As I figured the douche bag never got back to me. You would think after driving an hour and half to meet him he would have a little common courtesy to hit me back with a quick email.

[Anonymous]

i emailed the asm i interviewed with just to see if he would email me back saying he went in another direction. As I figured the douche bag never got back to me. You would think after driving an hour and half to meet him he would have a little common courtesy to hit me back with a quick email.

i should have asked to be reimbursed for the 13 page fax ($18!) for the application that NEEDED to be in prior to the interview.

[Anonymous]

i should have asked to be reimbursed for the 13 page fax ($18!) for the application that NEEDED to be in prior to the interview.

and the $16 in tolls and bridges.

[Anonymous]

Please, real advice is greatly appreciated.

I have just received a generous offer to become a Datscan Rep in my area.

I am currently in Pharma, primary care, and work for a good company with good products.

In my position, would you make the move?

- Thank you in advance for your remarks.

[Anonymous]

Some positions still have not been filled! I believe California, Florida and Long Island are still available. Maybe even some more...

[Anonymous]

Please, real advice is greatly appreciated.

I have just received a generous offer to become a Datscan Rep in my area.

I am currently in Pharma, primary care, and work for a good company with good products.

In my position, would you make the move?

- Thank you in advance for your remarks.


Well, first, you're going to the GE culture. I'm not sure that the GE culture and non-equipment medical sales mesh terribly well. Expect lots more administrative work and gobbledy-gook.

Second, what happens when Datscan either becomes much more used, or on the other side, fails? Where will GE put you -- either in the company or on the street?

If you're happy where you are, feel it's solid, and the money is decent, I would stay put.

If GE is offering you the moon and stars, well, maybe if you're a young guy I'd take the job. If you're a middle aged person, GE is not the place for you. You probably enjoy having a life and family.

[Anonymous]

Please, real advice is greatly appreciated.

I have just received a generous offer to become a Datscan Rep in my area.

I am currently in Pharma, primary care, and work for a good company with good products.

In my position, would you make the move?

- Thank you in advance for your remarks.

while previous posts say this is a pharma job, i say differently. pharma is a dying occupation, get out if you can and get different experience. so i say, YES, take this job.

[Anonymous]

Since you seem to think that you know what you are talking about...how can you say that the talent pool has been shallow? This is the worst job market since Carter and there are many many over-qualified candidates in this market. If the manager was unhappy with the interviewees than he did a bad job of qualifying them to start.

It's not about moving on or not moving on-it's about professional courtesy. If you are no longer being considered than you should be notified even if it is a form email. You would probably be more empathetic if you or someone you cared about were in this position. I have put considerable time and energy into the several interviews and a response is not a unreasonable thing to expect.

I agree... I would think a company as large as GE would have the professionalism and decency after wasting one's time in a multiple stage interview process would at least send a form letter that someone else was chosen... Furthermore lack of response to a follow up email by various mgmt positions shows exactly what GE is about...

[Anonymous]

I agree... I would think a company as large as GE would have the professionalism and decency after wasting one's time in a multiple stage interview process would at least send a form letter that someone else was chosen... Furthermore lack of response to a follow up email by various mgmt positions shows exactly what GE is about...

Decency is not a trait highly encouraged in GE management.

Back-stabbing, cronyism, kicking long-term employees to the side, and lack of concern about customers are well rewarded by the GE culture.