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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$250K - $320K *

Advance your career by leading trade strategy and distribution networks. Drive product access and optimize performance across channels while collaborating with cross-functional teams to support launch...

Florham Park, NJRemote

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$102K - $184K *

Optimize patient care by collaborating with healthcare teams to enhance medication utilization and quality outcomes. Drive strategic initiatives in value-based care while mentoring future pharmacists...

Houston, TXRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$207K - $284K *

Drive the success of our Oncology team by leading a group of Territory Managers, executing strategic plans, and fostering strong relationships with stakeholders across the Southeast region to enhance...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$185K - $230K *

Elevate patient access by managing reimbursement strategies for rare diseases. Collaborate with healthcare providers and internal teams to ensure compliance and support patient journeys through comple...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Partner with us to drive territory growth through strategic sales and account management in oncology. Build strong relationships with healthcare professionals while ensuring exceptional customer exper...

Ohio, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$186K - $234K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing healthcare solutions for neurological diseases. Drive sales, build relationships, and collaborate cross-functionally to enhance patient care and achieve busin...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $155K *

Drive regional marketing strategies by collaborating with cross-functional teams, optimizing brand performance, and engaging external experts. Lead a team while managing national initiatives and ensur...

New York, NYRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Provide strategic leadership in territory management, driving revenue growth and innovation within complex healthcare environments. Cultivate executive relationships and promote clinical adoption to e...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $224K *

Inspire healthcare innovation by engaging with key stakeholders to enhance patient outcomes through strategic collaboration and evidence-based insights in the CNS therapeutic area, driving impactful m...

Atlanta, GARemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $230K *

Engage with key stakeholders to promote oncology products, build relationships, and drive brand value. Utilize market insights to develop strategic plans, ensuring patient access and exceeding perform...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$190K - $300K *

Unlock potential by leading global regulatory strategies for innovative immunology programs. Drive product approval timelines and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and optim...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $115K *

Explore a pivotal role in pharmacovigilance, ensuring regulatory compliance and safety management for cancer therapies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance drug safety processes and sup...

Princeton, NJRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $230K *

Engage with key stakeholders to promote oncology products, build relationships, and drive brand value. Utilize market insights to develop effective strategies, ensuring patient access and compliance w...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$122K - $204K *

Lead the charge in renewing and expanding customer relationships within complex healthcare environments. Leverage your expertise in the 340B program to drive strategy, enhance partnerships, and delive...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $230K *

Lead the charge in advancing oncology care by building strong relationships with key stakeholders, driving product adoption, and ensuring patient access to innovative therapies in a dynamic biopharma...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Help us educate healthcare providers on patient access and reimbursement for our Neuroscience portfolio. This field-based role involves direct engagement with HCPs to address inquiries and provide sup...

Pittsburgh, PARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $230K *

Unlock potential by driving oncology product success through strategic relationships and innovative solutions. Lead efforts to enhance patient access and exceed performance goals while navigating a co...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$155K - $232K *

Manage strategic oncology accounts by promoting products, building relationships, and implementing marketing strategies to achieve sales goals. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address custo...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $230K *

Join a team that's transforming oncology care by promoting innovative treatments and building strong relationships with healthcare professionals. Drive brand value and ensure patient access while lead...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$112K - $189K *

Transform patient care by interpreting prescriptions, ensuring compliance, and consulting on medication use. Collaborate with healthcare providers to expedite orders and enhance service quality while...

Tempe, AZRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K *

Engage with healthcare professionals to promote clinical products and achieve sales goals by developing territory plans, navigating complex accounts, and ensuring product availability while adhering t...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$178K - $241K *

Lead strategic relationships with healthcare providers, driving sales growth and enhancing patient access in the ophthalmology sector. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver solutions and navigate...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $105K *

Advance your career managing high-visibility projects while fostering strong relationships. Lead a dynamic team to ensure exceptional delivery aligned with client expectations and budgetary goals in a...

CanadaRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$126K - $201K *

Join a dynamic sales team to drive growth in immunology, focusing on rheumatology and pulmonology. Leverage your clinical expertise and sales acumen to build relationships, develop strategies, and exc...

Portland, ORRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $185K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role focused on driving sales in Neurology. Engage healthcare professionals, analyze market data, and implement strategic business plans to exceed sales goals and enhan...

Syracuse, NYRemote

3 weeks 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.