Posted 2 months ago
Pharmaceutical Representative, Primary Care (Neurology)/Ottawa
@ Ashfield Healthcare Canada Inc
Ottawa, Ontario
Overview
Ashfield Healthcare Canada Inc is hiring a full-time Pharmaceutical Representative for primary care and neurology in Ottawa on a 12-month contract with high renewal potential. The role meets family physicians, GPs and pharmacists to deliver approved product messages, run CME and educational events, and meet territory sales goals. The posting states a salary of $75k to $90k plus bonus and a car allowance.
Responsibilities:
- Deliver approved product messages to family physicians, GPs and pharmacists
- Build relationships with key customers in person and virtually
- Organize speaker programs, symposia and CME activities
- Develop and execute a territory business plan
- Identify and report adverse events and product complaints
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor's degree in business or life sciences
- 3 to 5 years of pharmaceutical sales experience
- Primary care or neurology experience preferred
- Experience organizing CME and educational events
- Valid driver's licence and willingness to travel the territory
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · workday
- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-14
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-22
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Sales |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Client sites, Office |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Business Administration, Life Sciences |
| Perks mentioned | Performance bonus, Paid training |
Summary and details written by AI from the posting; the employer’s posting is the authority.
Ashfield Healthcare Canada Inc
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 14 |
The Pharmaceutical Representative, Primary Care/Neurology, is responsible for achieving territory sales objectives through effective communication of prescription product information, and the development of strong relationships with healthcare professionals. The Pharmaceutical Representative executes territory business plans, engages customers both in-person and virtual interactions, and contributes to the successful implementation of educational and customer engagement initiatives to support the appropriate use of neurology and migraine treatment options.
The successful candidate will demonstrate strong scientific acumen, sales effectiveness, customer engagement skills, and a commitment to compliance with industry regulations and company policies.
Contract Length: 12-Montsh (High Potential for Renewal)
Key Responsibilities
Deliver approved product and brand messages to targeted family physicians, general practitioners and pharmacists in accordance with the product monograph, approved messaging, company policies, and brand strategy.
Build strong relationships with key customers, both in person and in a virtual environment.
Organize and coordinate speaker programs, symposia, virtual events, exhibits, and Continuing Medical Education (CME) activities in support of brand objectives.
Develop and execute a territory business plan aligned with brand objectives, customer needs, and market opportunities.
Leverage customer insights and market knowledge to identify opportunities, prioritize activities, and achieve territory sales objectives.
Collaborate effectively with cross-functional colleagues and external business partners to support territory and brand execution.
Demonstrate the Company’s values and leader behaviors, including adherence to policies, procedures and the IMC Code of Marketing Practices.
Identify and report adverse events and product complaints in accordance with corporate procedure.
Maintain all Company property (samples, promotional materials, etc.) in good working condition.
Qualifications & Experience
Experience and Education
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Life Sciences, or a related field.
Minimum 3-5 years of pharmaceutical sales experience.
Experience in Primary Care and/or Neurology is preferred.
Experience organizing and supporting CME programs and educational events.
Knowledge of the assigned territory is considered an asset.
Knowledge, Skills & Competencies
Strong product, therapeutic, and disease-state knowledge.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong customer engagement and relationship-building skills.
Proven ability to develop and execute territory business plans.
Strong networking, presentation, and organizational skills.
Proficiency with CRM systems, digital engagement platforms, and AI-enabled tools.
Additional Requirements
Valid driver's license and ability to travel within the assigned territory.
Ability to work independently in a field-based environment.
Our Benefits:
Health Benefits as of day 1 of employment
Length of Service Awards
Quarterly Star Awards
Yearly Inizio Circle of Excellence Awards
Referral bonus
Library of online training courses
Salary Range: 75k to 90k + Bonus + Car Allowance
About Inizio Engage:
Inizio Engage is a strategic, commercial, and creative engagement partner that specializes in healthcare. Our passionate, global workforce augments local expertise and diverse mix of skills with data, science, and technology to deliver bespoke engagement solutions that help clients reimagine how they engage with their patients, payers, people and providers to improve treatment outcomes. Our mission is to partner with our clients, improving lives by helping healthcare professionals and patients get the medicines, knowledge and support they need.
We believe in our values: We empower everyone/We rise to the challenge/We work as one/We ask what if/We do the right thing, and we will ask you how your personal values align to them.
To learn more about Inizio Engage, visit us at: Healthcare and Life Science Consulting Services - Inizio
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