The document discusses marketing and sales roles in the pharmaceutical industry. It describes the key principles of marketing, including meeting consumer needs. It outlines the role of marketing in influencing activities from manufacturer to patient. Marketing helps remove gaps between parties interested in exchange. The document also discusses the unique aspects of pharmaceutical marketing, including the influence of physicians on purchasing. It defines different types of market research conducted, including environmental scanning, clinical trial planning, and post-marketing monitoring. Finally, it outlines sales roles like detailing and sample management.