Pharmaceutical Sales Representative Jobs

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.

What Pharmaceutical Sales Representatives Do

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.

Skills and Qualifications

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.

Career Paths and Opportunities

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.

Find Pharmaceutical Sales Jobs on Ladders

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.

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$146K - $178K *

Shape the future of biopharma by leading commercial strategy engagements, guiding clients through critical launch decisions, and delivering evidence-based recommendations to drive success in a dynamic...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$127K - $159K *

Transform corporate communications by crafting compelling content that enhances reputation, engages employees, and supports strategic initiatives. Collaborate across teams to manage projects and ampli...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $224K *

Contribute to ecosystem strategies by engaging key stakeholders, providing clinical insights, and enhancing patient outcomes through collaboration and education in CNS therapeutic areas...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $230K *

Help us drive oncology product success by building relationships with key stakeholders, promoting innovative therapies, and ensuring patient access while exceeding performance goals in a dynamic bioph...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$133K - $173K *

Unlock potential by engaging with KOLs and healthcare providers to deliver scientific insights that enhance clinical practices. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive data interpretation and support...

Philadelphia, PARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $230K *

Elevate patient care by driving oncology product success through strategic relationships and innovative solutions. Lead efforts in territory management, market analysis, and collaborative engagement t...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate patient access and account performance by developing strategic partnerships in urology and oncology. This role combines account planning with field execution, ensuring compliance while enha...

New York, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $150K *

Join us to drive sales success by building relationships with healthcare providers, enhancing product knowledge, and executing strategic business plans in your territory. Your expertise will empower c...

Kansas City, MORemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$108K - $130K *

Manage in-field teams to drive sales growth across Dallas, Houston, and Tyler. Develop and implement strategic sales plans, ensuring collaboration and accountability to meet targets while enhancing te...

Dallas, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$132K - $205K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative strategies to enhance patient care in rare diseases. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive business planning and execution, ensuring effective engag...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$124K - $155K *

Engage your sales expertise to drive business growth in long-term care, building relationships with healthcare professionals. Strategically address customer needs while promoting solutions and influen...

Maryland, USRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $192K *

Drive commercial performance by engaging healthcare providers and executing territory plans. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support product launches and enhance patient access to innovativ...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$173K - $312K *

Transform the future of patient services by collaborating across teams to drive strategic business development, enhance operational delivery, and influence go-to-market strategies, ensuring alignment...

New York, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$173K - $312K *

Engage with cross-functional teams to drive strategic business development initiatives, enhance customer engagement, and influence operational delivery in patient services, ensuring alignment with mar...

New York, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$155K - $180K *

Unlock potential by driving formulary access and demand for a novel hospital antibiotic. Collaborate with healthcare professionals to educate on clinical benefits and establish strong relationships wi...

Atlanta, GARemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading strategic initiatives in oncology, leveraging clinical expertise and business acumen to enhance patient outcomes and drive brand objectives across a defined territory while...

Harrisburg, PARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$176K - $287K *

Engage with KOLs and HCPs to share scientific data on B-Cell Malignancies. Collaborate with researchers and decision-makers to drive medical strategy and support clinical trials, contributing to impac...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$133K - $213K *

Lead impactful scientific discussions with KOLs and physicians while gathering critical insights within a regional territory in the immunology and dermatology fields. Drive engagement and support clin...

Hampton, NJRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $165K *

Execute strategic sales initiatives to drive growth in oncology accounts, fostering strong relationships with healthcare professionals while ensuring exceptional customer experiences and supporting th...

California, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $192K *

Drive commercial performance by engaging healthcare providers and executing territory plans. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support product launches and ensure patient access to innovative...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$152K - $253K *

Support patients and providers in navigating oncology treatment access and reimbursement. Serve as a key contact for patient education, ensuring smooth onboarding and ongoing support throughout the th...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Drive territory growth by acquiring new accounts and expanding relationships. Utilize consultative selling and strategic prospecting to position our solutions as the preferred choice for oncology prof...

Texas, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $155K *

Engage with key opinion leaders and stakeholders to advance scientific exchange and support the NGN-401 program in Rett syndrome. Collaborate across teams to provide medical insights and drive strateg...

New York, NYRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $200K *

Lead national strategy execution across key accounts, guiding teams to enhance patient care, while driving performance and building collaborative cross-functional partnerships...

Ann Arbor, MIRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $192K *

Drive commercial performance by engaging healthcare providers and executing territory plans. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support product launches and ensure patient access to innovative...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a pharmaceutical sales representative do?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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.