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.
Territory Account Manager - Providence RI, Hartford CT, Albany NY
$110K - $130K *
Transform your career by driving sales growth and client relationships in oncology. Leverage your expertise in radiopharmaceuticals to identify opportunities, manage accounts, and deliver exceptional...
3 weeks ago
Inside Sales Representative, AHP
$60K - $150K *
Unlock your potential as an Inside Sales Representative, driving revenue through consultative sales and exceptional customer service in a dynamic, supportive remote environment. Join a team focused on...
3 weeks ago
Field Reimbursement Manager - Parkinson's
$110K - $130K *
Advance patient access by educating HCPs on reimbursement tools and processes. Leverage local expertise to navigate payer policies and enhance support for specialty medicines, ensuring effective commu...
2 weeks ago
Strategic Account Executive, Multi-Channel Sales
$179K - $269K *
Help us transform healthcare by building strategic partnerships and driving insights. You'll collaborate with consulting partners to deliver impactful solutions, enabling smarter decisions and improvi...
3 weeks ago
Senior Oncology Account Manager, Los Angeles Central
$150K - $230K *
Unlock potential by driving oncology product success through strategic relationships and innovative solutions. Lead market engagement, exceed performance goals, and ensure patient access while embodyi...
1 week ago
PBM Clinical Account Executive Pharmacist
$110K - $130K *
Pioneer client-centric pharmacy solutions by leveraging data to improve benefit performance, customize strategies, and foster relationships for self-funded employer clients, all while leading clinical...
4 weeks ago
Associate Director, US Pricing, Contracting and Channel Strategy
$157K - $256K *
Shape strategic pricing and channel strategies for innovative therapies, ensuring patient access and affordability. Lead cross-functional initiatives, optimize distribution models, and drive market in...
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Key Account Manager, Oncology, British Columbia
$108K - $149K *
Optimize strategic customer engagement and account management in oncology, driving business growth through innovative therapies and data-driven insights while fostering strong relationships with healt...
2 weeks ago
Account Specialist, Spasticity & Movement Disorder - Bethesda/Rockville, MD
$95K - $115K *
Elevate your career by promoting innovative products to community practices and health systems. Build strong relationships across various medical departments while exceeding sales goals and providing...
6 days ago
Director, Trade Accounts (Remote)
$220K - $255K *
Strategize trade and distribution initiatives across multiple channels, ensuring product availability and optimizing performance. Collaborate cross-functionally to support product launches and enhance...
1 week ago
Regional Account Manager-Eastern Midwest Region
$186K - $234K *
Grow your career by driving sales and building relationships in the neurology and rare disease sectors. Collaborate with healthcare professionals to enhance patient care and achieve sales targets whil...
3 weeks ago
Clinical Account Executive, Oncology - Charlotte, NC
$110K - $130K *
Join a team that's dedicated to improving patient outcomes through strategic account management in the oncology field. Leverage your clinical expertise and business acumen to drive impact in your terr...
4 weeks ago
Area Sales Manager, Ambulatory Care, Upstate New York
$165K - $175K *
Transform a high-performing sales team in Upstate New York, guiding them through market changes and fostering growth. Leverage healthcare expertise to drive performance, develop talent, and implement...
1 week ago
Field Sales Representative II - Upstate New York
$91K - $140K *
Create strategic sales plans and foster client relationships in Aerospace & Defense, ensuring customer satisfaction and promoting value-added supply chain solutions across the Upstate New York territo...
4 weeks ago
$152K - $202K *
Drive patient access by leveraging your expertise in reimbursement and market access. Collaborate with healthcare providers to navigate complex payer landscapes, ensuring timely access to therapies wh...
3 weeks ago
Senior Oncology Account Manager, Albany
$150K - $230K *
Shape the future of oncology by driving product success and building strong relationships with healthcare professionals. Lead initiatives that enhance patient access and deliver innovative solutions i...
1 week ago
AVP, Field Sales Manager - Walgreens (Southwest)
$75K - $130K *
Drive sales and build relationships with key stakeholders in the retail sector. Collaborate with regional leaders to implement credit strategies and exceed performance goals while providing exceptiona...
5 days ago
Sr. Strategic Account Executive, MarketScan
$239K - $358K *
Join a team that's committed to maximizing growth in pharmaceutical accounts through strategic planning and relationship building, focusing on data-driven solutions and real-world evidence to foster l...
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$125K - $150K *
Engage with a talented team to drive growth and innovation in pharma sales. Own the sales cycle from strategic prospecting to closing high-impact deals, while developing key relationships that enhance...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Diagnostic Sales Consultant, Arizona
$125K - $130K *
Shape the future of healthcare by driving laboratory diagnostics sales across Arizona. Collaborate with sales teams and customers to deliver innovative solutions that enhance patient care and operatio...
2 weeks ago
Senior Oncology Account Manager - (Birmingham, AL | Remote)
$198K - $253K *
Advance your career by driving strategic growth in oncology sales. Leverage your expertise to build relationships, mentor peers, and influence market strategies while ensuring compliance and ethical e...
3 weeks ago
Managed Market Liaison Director
$186K - $278K *
Lead strategic initiatives in healthcare economics, collaborating with national accounts to enhance patient outcomes and drive market access. Foster relationships with key stakeholders while executing...
2 weeks ago
Executive Long-Term Care Sales Specialist - Louisville, KY
$124K - $155K *
Drive success by managing relationships and promoting solutions in long-term care. Leverage expertise to address customer needs, execute strategic plans, and collaborate with healthcare teams to enhan...
1 week ago
Account Manager, Hospital Sales (Sacramento, CA) (Field Sales role)
$100K - $120K *
Transform healthcare outcomes by driving sales of advanced technologies in acute care settings. Leverage your expertise to manage accounts, develop strategies, and foster relationships that enhance pa...
1 week ago
Account Specialist, Migraine - Long Island East, NY
$95K - $115K *
Empower community practices and health systems by promoting innovative products, building strong relationships, and delivering expert training to enhance patient care and exceed sales goals across div...
2 weeks ago
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.