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anonymous said:
Oncology space is getting almost as crowded as primary care. At least there fewer rare disease reps to bump into, Drs are interested to talk once you find the right ones you’re looking for. You’re also helping some lovely, sick people and their families. It can be very rewarding
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I work in medical device sales in the OR and IR. If you are willing to share, please provide some Oncology companies I should look into. This sounds rewarding. I currently cover surgeries for metastatic cancer patients in desperate need of pain relief.
 


anonymous said:
Not sure why it would matter if there are more reps or less reps in a therapeutic area and oncology helps many people as well...and make no mistake there are drugs for ultra rare cancers too...

At the end of the day the upside in oncology is far greater than most if not all rare disease companies. I’m a rep, who came from rare disease and I made close to $400k last year as an oncology rep and I’m sitting on a ton of RSU and Options well into 7 figures in value. That is very rare to find in rare disease.
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always funny reading when someone tries boasting about money. People that talk the talking how much money they make make under 100K.
 


If anyone knows of some upcoming rare launches, please fill me in. I really do enjoy beinf in rare disease, I need to get out of Sanofi. It's time for a change, and they pay the lowest out of all of them.
 


anonymous said:
Rare Disease. Why are people wanting to be in space? Is this a new fab? Do your homework. This is a space for rare disease and not a volume type job. Territories are very large 3, 4, 5 plus states to manage depending on product. You travel and overnights 8-16 nights per month. Just ask your self if you want to be away this much, before applying.
- recruiter
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I love rare disease. The kols are interested because it’s not the 15th product. So many experts have told me rare disease treatment by my company is changing the paradigm of medicine
 


anonymous said:
I love rare disease. The kols are interested because it’s not the 15th product. So many experts have told me rare disease treatment by my company is changing the paradigm of medicine
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I agree. Docs tend to appreciate you more as you tend to provide more value with rare disease. Whether that education, awareness, products, networking with other kols, patient services/case management, testing, etc.
You aren't "selling" things, and it's refreshing to many.

The pay is better than many specialities, but usually not as high as oncology. But those who like rare, like it for different reasons and not chasing a huge script number.

Sure you do find plenty of physicians that don't a give f*ck and think it's a waste of time. I have a long list of docs I would never send my family to. But I have some really good physicians out there that really truly care. And I keep them in mind for any referral to friends/family. When you find those gems, your health is in good hands.
 




You think primary care is patient finding…. You have no clue dude. Primary care is easy shit. Rare is identifying 1-2 patients per million people that has been mis-diagnosed for many years. That’s rare. Plus zero samples to drop.
 


Does anyone know if it’s better to explore rare in a smaller biotech company , no metrics, bigger geog w/ key accounts or rare at a much larger biotech/ pharma with smaller geog calling on “community”hcps. Considering jumping from Neuro/ MS. In response to the pay conversation. Bases are often around $200k in Neuro in certain disease states. Bonus is higher than most also. This space is super crowded w/ competition now though. 20+ medications.
 


anonymous said:
Does anyone know if it’s better to explore rare in a smaller biotech company , no metrics, bigger geog w/ key accounts or rare at a much larger biotech/ pharma with smaller geog calling on “community”hcps. Considering jumping from Neuro/ MS. In response to the pay conversation. Bases are often around $200k in Neuro in certain disease states. Bonus is higher than most also. This space is super crowded w/ competition now though. 20+ medications.
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”Better?’ That all depends on you and what you want? Only you can provide the answers to the questions that you’re asking. If you want small territory and Pharma structure go the Pharma route. I don’t consider any Pharma company rare based on how they are run. If you want true entrepreneurial role without all the structure, go rare. Again, that for you to decide.
 


anonymous said:
”Better?’ That all depends on you and what you want? Only you can provide the answers to the questions that you’re asking. If you want small territory and Pharma structure go the Pharma route. I don’t consider any Pharma company rare based on how they are run. If you want true entrepreneurial role without all the structure, go rare. Again, that for you to decide.
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Yeah most Pharma reps don’t like large territories and auto reimbursement instead of co car.
 



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