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.
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$108K - $250K *
Lead the charge in driving dermatology therapy adoption through strategic engagement with healthcare providers. Build relationships, navigate reimbursement, and leverage data to achieve sales objectiv...
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Field Reimbursement Manager - Northern CA
$185K - $230K *
Shape the future of community access by developing strategies to optimize reimbursement processes, collaborating with stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations while enhancing...
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$174K - $261K *
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$190K - $225K *
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$100K - $120K *
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Virtual Sales Account Manager - Specialty Ingredients
$72K - $91K *
Join a team that drives impactful virtual sales through strong customer partnerships. Utilize consultative selling to enhance client growth while working independently from home. Collaborate towards a...
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Surgical Sales Representative (Remote - St. Louis)
$90K - $110K *
Champion revenue growth for the breast device portfolio by executing strategic sales initiatives, building relationships with key stakeholders, and providing expert consultation in surgical environmen...
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Account Manager - Post Acute Care (Minnesota)
$126K - $211K *
Elevate your career by managing customer relationships in post-acute care. Drive business growth through consultative selling and strategic partnerships. Utilize your skills to enhance patient outcome...
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Account Manager - Post Acute Care
$114K - $191K *
Drive growth by managing customer relationships in post-acute care. Leverage consultative selling to expand accounts and improve patient outcomes through medical-surgical products and solutions across...
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$95K - $142K *
Join a team that's driving innovation in life sciences sales. Lead a dynamic sales team to enhance customer success and business growth while developing strategic plans and fostering key relationships...
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Senior Manager, Field Medical Science Liaison, Mid-South (Tennessee/Kentucky)
$133K - $213K *
Advance scientific excellence by engaging key stakeholders in medical discussions, generating insights, and supporting clinical trial processes within immunology or dermatology through expert communic...
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Oncology Account Executive - Buffalo, NY
$110K - $130K *
Transform the oncology landscape by driving territory growth through strategic account management and consultative selling. Build strong relationships with healthcare professionals to position innovat...
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Vice President Enterprise Sales - Florida
$205K - $380K *
Engage as a strategic leader in enterprise sales, driving growth by securing key healthcare partnerships and executing market strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance customer va...
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Therapeutic Specialist - Gynecology & Gastroenterology (BC & SK)
$95K - $115K *
Champion innovative sales strategies to enhance patient care in Gynecology and Gastroenterology. Collaborate with healthcare professionals to drive brand performance and build lasting relationships wh...
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Drive success by building strong relationships with key customers, delivering strategic initiatives, and enhancing revenue growth. Collaborate across teams to identify opportunities and implement solu...
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Sr. Clinical Account Executive - Oncology - New Orleans, LA
$120K - $145K *
Shape the future of oncology by driving the launch of a groundbreaking therapy. Collaborate with healthcare professionals and key stakeholders to enhance patient care and adoption of innovative treatm...
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Neurology Account Specialist - Columbus, OH
$160K - $180K *
Lead sales initiatives in a designated territory by developing and executing strategic business plans, fostering relationships with healthcare professionals, and driving product awareness and availabi...
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General Manager, Multi-Site Pharmacy Operations
$100K - $120K *
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Field Reimbursement Manager, Southwest - Skeletal Dysplasia
$185K - $235K *
Shape the future of patient access by leading reimbursement strategies and family support initiatives. Collaborate with healthcare providers and families to navigate complex reimbursement pathways, en...
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Account Executive - Risk (PA, MD, DE, NJ)
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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.