Explore pharmaceutical sales representative jobs with leading employers on Ladders. These professionals connect healthcare providers with information about prescription medicines and related products, combining sales expertise with a strong understanding of clinical evidence, patient needs, and industry regulations. Ladders focuses on vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more, including pharmaceutical sales roles for experienced candidates.
Pharmaceutical sales representatives build relationships with physicians, pharmacists, hospital teams, and other healthcare professionals. They explain product information, share approved clinical resources, respond to questions, and help customers understand appropriate uses of medicines. The work also involves territory planning, account management, sales reporting, and collaboration with marketing, medical, and customer-support teams.
Employers commonly seek strong communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship-building skills. Relevant experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, healthcare, or business-to-business sales can be valuable. Candidates may also benefit from a bachelor's degree, knowledge of healthcare markets, comfort using customer relationship management (CRM) tools, and the ability to learn complex product information. Requirements vary by employer and position.
Pharmaceutical sales careers may lead to senior or specialty sales roles, key account management, sales leadership, training, or commercial strategy. Opportunities can differ by therapeutic area, customer segment, and territory. Some positions emphasize in-person customer engagement, while others include virtual outreach and broader account responsibilities.
Search Ladders for pharmaceutical sales representative openings and related pharma sales careers. Review each listing for compensation, territory, travel, experience, and product requirements. Ladders helps professionals discover vetted jobs paying $100,000 or more and identify opportunities that match their skills and career goals.
Field Sales Representative II - IP&E
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Specialty Representative, Migraine - Portland, ME
$110K - $130K *
Transform the future of healthcare by executing brand strategies, managing territories, and building strong customer relationships to maximize sales performance while prioritizing patient needs and ad...
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$250K - $280K *
Transform regional sales strategies by leading a high-performing team, driving revenue growth, and fostering key customer relationships while ensuring operational excellence and talent development...
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Rare Disease Account Specialist - CAH, North East
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Inspire change by leading strategic relationships in the healthcare sector, focusing on rare disease management. Drive sales and education initiatives while collaborating with key stakeholders to enha...
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$90K - $110K *
Grow your career with a dynamic sales team focused on recruiting healthcare providers. Drive new business, build relationships, and exceed sales targets in a competitive market while contributing to i...
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MSL/Senior Oncology, Multiple Myeloma (Mid-Atlantic)
$120K - $150K *
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$120K - $145K *
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$110K - $130K *
Lead impactful sales initiatives in the hospital sector, fostering strategic relationships and achieving business objectives across multiple states. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and ensure...
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Strategic Sales Rep (Westcoast/PST)
$50K - $150K *
Join a team that's driving sales growth by promoting innovative packaging solutions through effective communication and strategic outreach to clients in your territory...
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Regional Sales Manager - Ontario
$100K - $120K *
Lead the charge in driving commercial growth across Ontario by defining sales strategies, developing a high-performing team, and expanding market presence through strategic relationships and collabora...
2 weeks ago
Senior Oncology Account Manager, Harrisburg
$150K - $230K *
Transform healthcare by building strong relationships with key oncology stakeholders. Drive product promotion and exceed performance goals while ensuring patient access to innovative therapies in a dy...
1 week ago
Medical Science Liaison - Great Lakes
$200K - $230K *
Engage with clinical trial sites and medical professionals to enhance strategic initiatives. Drive thought leadership in therapeutic areas through scientific expertise while ensuring compliance and fo...
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Field Sales Representative II - IP&E
$84K - $145K *
Elevate your sales career by defining markets and building relationships in a dynamic field sales role. Drive strategic plans, enhance customer satisfaction, and unlock new opportunities while promoti...
1 week ago
Field Sales Representative II - IP&E
$76K - $135K *
Champion strategic sales initiatives across Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Arkansas. Build and maintain key customer relationships while driving solution selling and ensuring customer satisfaction in...
1 week ago
Oncology Customer Team Leader (District Sales Manager) - Northwest District
$190K - $300K *
Unlock potential by leading a dynamic oncology sales team to drive growth, enhance customer relationships, and implement strategic initiatives across the Northwest District, ensuring exceptional perfo...
1 week ago
Federal Inside Sale Representative
$102K - $170K *
Execute sales strategies to drive revenue growth by engaging federal clients, generating leads, and closing deals. Collaborate with internal teams to deliver tailored solutions and maintain strong cus...
2 weeks ago
Surgical Sales Representative (Remote - Philadelphia)
$100K - $120K *
Elevate your career by driving revenue for our breast device portfolio. You'll engage with surgical environments, manage territory logistics, and build relationships with key stakeholders to enhance m...
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Field Sales Representative - THREE (Commercial Property and Casualty Insurance)
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Transform market presence by driving agency growth and production in your territory. Leverage your commercial insurance expertise to identify opportunities, activate agencies, and exceed production go...
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Account Executive / Regional Specialty Infusion Sales
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Grow your career with a dynamic role focused on driving sales and marketing for specialty medications. Engage with healthcare professionals, develop strategic relationships, and achieve revenue target...
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Account Executive / Regional Specialty Infusion Sales
$90K - $130K *
Drive sales and marketing initiatives for specialty medications in your region. Leverage your expertise to build relationships with healthcare providers, achieve revenue targets, and enhance patient c...
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Field Medical Affairs, Team Lead - Eastern US - Pulmonary Hypertension
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Account Executive - Life Sciences / Pharma
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Transform enterprise accounts by driving strategic sales in AI infrastructure, HPC, and cloud solutions. Lead complex sales cycles, build executive relationships, and partner with technical teams to d...
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Senior Oncology Account Manager, Cincinnati
$150K - $230K *
Transform your career by driving oncology product success and building impactful relationships with healthcare professionals. Leverage your expertise to enhance patient access and deliver innovative s...
1 week ago
Senior Oncology Account Manager, Atlanta North
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What does a pharmaceutical sales representative do?
A pharmaceutical sales representative shares approved information about prescription medicines with healthcare professionals, develops customer relationships, manages a sales territory, and works toward account and sales goals while following applicable regulations and company policies.
What qualifications do pharmaceutical sales representative jobs require?
Requirements vary, but employers often value sales experience, excellent communication and presentation skills, relationship-building ability, and the capacity to learn complex product information. A bachelor's degree and experience in pharmaceutical, healthcare, biotechnology, or medical device sales may be preferred.
How much do pharmaceutical sales representatives earn?
Pay varies based on employer, experience, location, territory, specialty, and compensation structure. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more; check individual listings for salary details and whether compensation includes incentives or bonuses.
Are pharmaceutical sales representatives required to travel?
Many roles involve travel within an assigned territory to meet healthcare professionals and visit customer locations. Travel expectations differ by position, so review each job description for territory size and schedule.
What career advancement opportunities are available in pharmaceutical sales?
Experienced representatives may move into senior or specialty sales, key account management, sales management, training, or commercial strategy roles. Advancement depends on performance, experience, and employer opportunities.