If they already know you through preceding meetings and referrals from others in the industry, your chances of receiving hired during any sales force development will be much greater than if you just practical as an unknown at the time of pharmaceutical rep job postings.
So essentially anytime is a good time to at least network with imperative contacts in the pharmaceutical industry whether companies are going through growth or slouch with their sales forces. I know that when I was a sales manager, I always liked meeting any good probable candidates no matter what part of the cycle my company was in. You might not get a job right away but at least you will get your name out there in front of the people who can help you break into the industry. I always kept the high potential people on file and when it came time to fill positions, they were always the first individuals to call.
