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Jul 2026
34m 33s

The Truth About Specialty Pharma Sales: ...

SAMUEL
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In this episode of the Medical Sales Podcast, Samuel Adeyinka sits down with Kweku Larbie, an immunology sales representative at Johnson & Johnson, to explore what it's really like to sell specialty pharmaceuticals in gastroenterology. Kweku explains how biologic therapies for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis differ from traditional pharmaceutical products, why specialty sales comes with greater complexity and higher earning potential, and what it takes to support physicians treating patients with chronic autoimmune diseases. He also shares insights into the launch of Tremfya in gastroenterology, the realities of selling within a highly specialized therapeutic area, and the profound impact these therapies can have on patients' quality of life. This episode is a must listen for anyone interested in specialty pharmaceutical sales, immunology, or advancing into high value medical sales roles.

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