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.
$100K - $120K *
Join a team that's driving growth by identifying and developing new business opportunities. You'll engage prospects, nurture relationships, and support the sales team in achieving corporate objectives...
1 week ago
Senior Director, Drug Safety Operations (remote)
$160K - $259K *
Lead the charge in optimizing global drug safety operations, ensuring compliance and excellence in pharmacovigilance. Drive strategic initiatives, manage vendor relationships, and enhance processes to...
1 week ago
$90K - $110K *
Empower the Foot and Ankle team by driving growth and building key relationships. Engage with surgeons in the operating room and support sales initiatives to enhance product adoption and customer sati...
2 weeks ago
Associate Director, Product Quality
$117K - $189K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of pharmaceutical quality by leading compliance initiatives and building a robust Quality Management System to support innovative therapies in a dynamic, collabor...
1 week ago
Oncology Account Executive - Los Angeles (South)
$125K - $165K *
Champion territory growth by driving new account acquisition and expanding existing relationships. Leverage consultative selling and strategic prospecting to position as a preferred partner in tumor p...
1 week ago
National Account Director, Enterprise Access
$240K - $269K *
Advance your career by leading national account strategies in oncology, fostering relationships with health plans and PBMs. Drive coverage, reimbursement, and adoption initiatives while collaborating...
1 week ago
District Sales Manager (MN, IA, NE)
$80K - $95K *
Engage and develop strategic relationships to drive sales growth in the insurance sector. Utilize your expertise in crop insurance to meet and exceed sales goals while fostering key agent partnerships...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Drive exceptional service delivery by leading a team of program managers, enhancing patient access to medications, and ensuring operational excellence while fostering a supportive work environment...
2 weeks ago
Training Manager, Field Access & Reimbursement
$124K - $135K *
Shape impactful training programs for Field Access teams, enhancing access and reimbursement capabilities across therapeutic areas. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure compliance and relevance, fo...
Today
Oncology Account Executive - Houston East
$110K - $130K *
Transform the future of oncology sales by driving growth through strategic account management and consultative selling. Build strong relationships with healthcare professionals while ensuring exceptio...
Yesterday
Therapeutic Sales Specialist - Los Angeles
$155K - $210K *
Tackle an impactful sales role focused on patient advocacy and product launches. Leverage clinical expertise and business acumen to build relationships, drive sales growth, and navigate the healthcare...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Cardiovascular Sales Executive - Northeast Zone (Keystone Region)
$89K - $123K *
Develop strategic relationships with cardiology stakeholders to drive sales and achieve commercial targets. Leverage your expertise in medtech sales to enhance customer engagement and elevate health o...
5 days ago
Account Specialist (Norfolk, VA)
$160K - $192K *
Grow your career by engaging healthcare providers and driving commercial success. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support product launches and enhance patient access to innovative therapies...
1 week ago
Senior Oncology Account Specialist Prostate Cancer Green Bay, WI
$108K - $250K *
Champion the promotion of innovative oncology solutions, enhancing patient care through strategic partnerships with healthcare providers and key opinion leaders, while driving brand growth and deliver...
Yesterday
Senior Oncology Account Manager, Jersey South
$150K - $230K *
Lead the charge in promoting innovative oncology solutions while building strong relationships with healthcare professionals. Drive performance goals and enhance patient access through strategic engag...
1 week ago
$88K - $105K *
Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional client service and operational excellence. As a Program Manager, you'll oversee program execution, account management, and financial oversight wh...
2 weeks ago
Senior Oncology Account Manager, Des Moines
$150K - $230K *
Champion the promotion of oncology products, building strong relationships with healthcare professionals to enhance patient access and drive brand value in a competitive market. Lead strategic initiat...
1 week ago
Regional Director - Hematology - Ohio Valley
$212K - $287K *
Transform the Hematology landscape by leading a high-performing sales team, driving strategic initiatives, and ensuring compliance while exceeding sales objectives in the Great Plains region...
Today
Dermatology Health & Science Specialist AA - Los Angeles W, CA
$108K - $250K *
Accelerate progress at the forefront of dermatology by driving therapy adoption through strategic engagement with healthcare providers, leveraging data insights, and building trusted relationships to...
Reposted today
Account Executive - Center Health
$80K - $100K *
Transform healthcare by owning client relationships, guiding clinics through onboarding, and ensuring long-term success. Leverage your expertise to analyze workflows and drive impactful solutions in a...
1 week ago
Institutional Business Manager - North Los Angeles
$110K - $130K *
Join a team that's dedicated to transforming patient care by executing strategic business plans and driving sales initiatives across a broad geographical region. Develop relationships with healthcare...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Team Lead Field Reimbursement Manager
$100K - $120K *
Lead the charge in managing a high-performing team of Field Reimbursement Managers, ensuring operational excellence and client satisfaction while fostering a culture of development, accountability, an...
3 weeks ago
Managed Care Pharmacist - Managed Care/PBM
$110K - $130K *
Transform pharmacy outcomes by leading managed care initiatives that optimize clinical programs, enhance stakeholder collaboration, and drive cost efficiencies in pharmacy benefit management...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Sr Account Director, Business Development (Biotech CDSD) -US -West Coast Region
$128K - $190K *
Shape the future of biotech by driving strategic sales and fostering key client relationships. Leverage your expertise to maximize revenue growth and enhance client satisfaction in a dynamic, fast-pac...
3 weeks ago
Senior Medical Science Liaisons (MSL) - Cardiovascular, Arizona
$190K - $225K *
Elevate your career by engaging with key opinion leaders and healthcare professionals. This role focuses on scientific collaboration and strategic partnerships, driving impactful medical insights with...
1 week 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.