A pharmaceutical representative works as a salesperson for an organization. Instead of interacting directly with the consumer, you establish and maintain relationships with physicians, pharmacists, and other medical professionals. As a pharmaceutical representative, your job is to introduce your company’s drugs and other products to the market through contact with medical professionals. You are the chief point of contact between the healthcare industry and pharmaceutical company regarding customer questions and concerns. A pharmaceutical representative needs to be proficient with their company’s products and the healthcare industry as a whole.