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Pharma or Device: Which Path Fits You in 2026

Are you trying to break into medical sales but stuck deciding between Pharmaceutical and Medical Device? Or maybe you're curious about the high-growth world of Diagnostics and Genomics? Today, we discuss the differences in pay, lifestyle, and entry-level requirements for each path. Whether you want the adrenaline of the Operating Room or the stability of a $130k+ base salary in Pharma, this episode covers the 12 key distinctions you need to know before applying. IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: The Personality Test: Why "Engineers" love Device and "Scientists" love Pharma. The Paycheck: Real breakdown of base salaries vs. uncapped commissions. The Hidden Third Option: Why Oncology Diagnostics/Genomics might be the "Goldilocks" career path. Work-Life Balance: The reality of on-call surgical hours vs. the 9-to-5 pharma life. Success Stories: How a nurse (Sydney) and an immigrant (Kanika) broke in with $150k-$200k packages. READY TO BREAK IN? If you are struggling to get offers or don't know where to start, we help people from all backgrounds (nurses, coaches, teachers) launch their medical sales careers. Apply to Medical Sales U at medicalsalesu.com/ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Intro: The common dilemma (O.R. vs. Samples). 01:06 - The 3 Paths: Pharma, Device, and Diagnostics. 02:15 - Science vs. Engineering: Which fits your brain? 04:35 - Salary Reveal: Entry-level Pharma Pay ($95k-$135k base). 06:10 - The "Associate" Role: Why Device base pay starts lower. 07:40 - The Top 1%: Earning potential ($300k - $750k). 09:15 - Diagnostics Pay: The sweet spot? 10:30 - The Sales Process: Who are you actually selling to? 13:50 - Lifestyle Check: Early mornings vs. Family flexibility. 17:15 - Career Advancement: From Rep to Regional Director. 22:15 - Student Success: From $68k to over $200k total comp. ABOUT MEDICAL SALES U: Medical Sales U is the premier training program for professionals looking to break into high-paying careers in Medical Device, Pharmaceutical, and Genetic Testing sales. We turn "outsiders" into top 1% candidates. CONNECT WITH US: Learn more about coaching and career support at medicalsalesu.com/ #MedicalSales #PharmaceuticalSales #MedDevice #SalesCareer #DaveSterritt #CareerAdvice #HighPayingJobs #SalesTips –––––––– 🌐 Connect with me on my other social networks! LinkedIn | www.linkedin.com/in/davesterrett Facebook |   / medicalsalesu1   Instagram |   / medicalsalesu