Congratulations on Taking the Important Step of Becoming a Member of the PMRG in This New

Dear PMRG Member:

Congratulations; you are now part of a thriving community of professionals in the pharmaceutical market research industry. Whether you are at the beginning of your journey or a seasoned professional, your membership in PMRG is sure to provide you with the networking and educational opportunities that will assist you in elevating your career to one of prestige and influence.

Your paid dues entitle you to take advantage of members-only rates when registering for an event such as the Annual National Conference or The PMRG Institute, a $200 savings over the regular rate. Also, our bi-annual networking events are complimentary to PMRG members.

Building on the strength of the conferences, PMRG is now a year-round organization offering its members the ability to stay connected and engaged between meetings. Starting right now, you are able to take advantage of all the cutting-edge benefits PMRG has to offer!

 Network with colleagues, peers and other members of the PMRG Online Community (PMRG OC).  Speak your mind in a safe environment with blog and real time online chatting.  Gain new knowledge and share the knowledge you already have through the many educational opportunities made available to members.  Access the members-only career exchange site. Post a job or look for one.  Be part of the future of the industry by helping in the process of setting new standards or challenging old ones.

PMRG wants to reciprocate your commitment with the assurance that your support is vital in this phase of the PMRG existence and will not be taken lightly or for granted. Again, welcome to your PMRG. We all hope that the material enclosed with this letter will provide you with an overview of the benefits you are now entitled to as a member, the most important of which is the right to be a part of a thriving community of professionals with whom you share goals and interests.

Warmest regards,

The Membership Committee

Membership Benefits

Network with the Industry In the age of impersonal e-mails and information overload, we all yearn for a personal connection with like-minded individuals.

The most important benefit of your membership to the PMRG is the fact that you now belong to the community of pharmaceutical researchers and marketing professionals that share with you common interests and goals.

We invite you to utilize PMRG’s array of networking opportunities including our free bi-annual Networking Events, The Annual National Conference, The PMRG Institute, Linkedin group membership, Membership Directory, and PMRG’s Online Community (PMRG OC).

Through the PMRG Online Community you will be able to:

 Network with colleagues, peers and other members of the PMRG OC, 24/7/365, whether they are on the client or on the provider side and whether they are in your immediate geographical area or on the other side of the country.  Check out the website for details on networking tools including the People Map, My Calendar, My Messages and other useful resources.

 Strengthen the connections you make through participating in PMRG’s complimentary bi-annual networking events or personally-scheduled meetings with EXACTLY the type of people with whom you want to interact.  Go to the PMRG Online Community for more details on the People Map.

 Speak your mind in a safe environment by posting your blog or engaging in cutting-edge discussion forums  Go to the website for more details one-on-one conversations and threaded discussions.

 Gain new knowledge and share the knowledge you already have through the OC. Participate in discussion groups focused on marketing research methods, policy updates and other formal and informal events that will provide you the opportunity to further develop your leadership skills, to make you a better researcher and help yourself and others grow in their career.  Check out the website for more information about the PMRG Video Library, specific learning events and opportunities, including the ability to post public and private files, white papers, presentations and images. Membership Benefits

 Take advantage of Members-only financial benefits such as Members-only rates when registering to attend the Annual National Conference or The PMRG Institute (currently the member discount is $200 per each event.). Also, the bi-annual Networking Events are complimentary to PMRG members.

 Be part of the future of the industry by helping in the process of setting new standards or challenging old ones. PMRG membership gives you the ability and visibility to influence the industry that you care about. By engaging the OC, by participating in the Annual National Conference and The PMRG Institute you will be able to bring to the industry at large your perspective on diverse issues and topics, such as:  Best practices and standard setting initiatives  Methodological advancements  Ethical and social issues  Perspectives on the evolving data collection dynamic  Issues of multiculturalism and multinational research  “War stories” – challenges you faced and how you approached them

 Access the members-only career exchange site to look for or post job opportunities. Posting in the Job Bank is free to PMRG members.  The website has more information on posting jobs, if you are looking for employees, or checking out posted positions and applying through links that take you to the posting company website.

 Other Membership Information  Membership in PMRG extends from January 1 to December 31 of each year. There is no prorating and the dues are the same regardless of when the person joins.  Membership in the PMRG also entitles you to have access to the PMRG Member Directory without a charge.  PMRG Membership is individual and portable. You will continue to be a member of the organization as long as you remain in the sector and pay your dues, regardless of which company employs you.  PMRG Leadership is committed to adopting technological offerings to enhance membership benefits such as web casts and web conferences.

Making the most out of your PMRG Membership

Finally, your initial motivation might have been to get a discount on your registration but there is a multiplicity of benefits of which you can take advantage; benefits that extend the experience you have at PMRG meetings and that will go way beyond. Visit www.pmrg.org for information.

Again, welcome aboard!

The PMRG Membership Committee