Journey of a Pharma manager

The alarm goes off at 5:30 am. I groan and reach for the snooze button, but then I remember that I have a busy day ahead of me. I am a Pharma manager, and my job is to lead a team of medical representatives who promote our products to doctors and hospitals. I have to plan their work, monitor their performance, and report to my boss. And I also have to travel a lot, sometimes to another city or state, to meet new clients and attend conferences.

I get up and take a quick shower. I check my phone and see that I have several messages from my team members. They are asking me about their targets, their schedules, and their problems. I reply to them as best as I can, trying to motivate them and solve their issues. I also check my email and see that my boss has sent me a report that I have to review and submit by noon. I sigh and open the attachment, scanning through the numbers and graphs.

I go downstairs and have a cup of tea and some toast. My wife is already up and getting ready for her work. She is a teacher at a nearby school. She gives me a kiss and asks me about my plans for the day. I tell her that I have to go to Pune for a meeting with a potential customer. She nods and says that she hopes I will be back by evening. She also reminds me that we have a family function tomorrow, and that I should not forget to buy a gift for my nephew. I nod and say that I will try my best.

I finish my breakfast and pack my bag. I have to take some samples, some brochures, some reports, and some presentations with me. I also have to carry my laptop, my phone, my charger, and my passport. You never know when you might need them. I put on my suit and tie, grab my bag, and head out the door.

I hail a cab and tell the driver to take me to the airport. The traffic is heavy, as usual, and I curse under my breath as we crawl along the road. I check my phone again and see that I have more messages from my team and my boss. They are asking me about the status of various projects, the feedback from various doctors, the sales figures of various products, and the budget for various expenses. I reply to them as quickly as I can, trying to sound confident and professional.

I reach the airport just in time for my flight. I check in and board the plane. I find my seat and buckle up. The flight attendant announces that we will be taking off soon. I close my eyes and try to relax. But I can’t stop thinking about all the things that I have to do today, tomorrow, and the day after.

Such is the life of a Pharma manager.

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