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.
Specialty Representative, Migraine - Panama City Beach, FL/Dothan AL
$110K - $130K *
Unlock your potential by driving sales performance and building strong customer relationships in a dynamic field role. Collaborate with teams to execute brand strategies and maximize opportunities whi...
1 week ago
$87K - $119K *
Drive growth by managing relationships with K-12 public schools, selling insurance products, and delivering tailored benefits solutions to meet client needs in a defined territory...
1 week ago
Oncology Sales Representative – Nashville, TN
$142K - $224K *
Join a dynamic team as you engage with healthcare professionals, educate stakeholders on oncology products, and drive sales growth in your territory while building lasting relationships within the onc...
4 days ago
Territory Sales Representative, Essential Dentistry
$70K - $120K *
Drive sales success by building relationships with dental professionals, promoting innovative products, and achieving targets. Leverage your expertise to deliver exceptional customer service and suppo...
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Regional Director of Sales Pharmscript - Philadelphia, PA - Remote
$75K - $160K *
Drive revenue growth by developing strategic relationships and expanding market share in long-term care. Manage the full sales lifecycle, achieve targets, and collaborate cross-functionally to ensure...
5 days ago
Professional (Senior) Sales Representative, Pain - Omaha, NE
$100K - $162K *
Join a team that's committed to driving sales success through strategic territory management and effective relationship building with healthcare professionals, ensuring high productivity and ethical s...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Specialty Representative, Parkinson's Disease - East Bay/Sacramento/Reno, CA
$110K - $130K *
Take ownership of executing brand strategy and driving sales performance in the field. Build strong customer relationships, optimize territory management, and leverage market insights to enhance brand...
2 weeks ago
Oncology Sales Representative - Minneapolis, MN
$142K - $224K *
Join a dynamic team as you engage with oncology stakeholders, educate on products, and drive sales growth in a diverse territory. Collaborate with colleagues to enhance customer experiences and achiev...
4 days ago
Specialty Representative - Metabolics - Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, NY
$110K - $130K *
Drive sales performance by executing brand strategies, managing territory, and building strong customer relationships. Focus on patient-centered solutions while adhering to compliance and maximizing b...
3 weeks ago
Specialty Representative, Metabolic - Syracuse, NY
$100K - $120K *
Drive sales performance by executing brand strategies, managing key accounts, and building strong customer relationships. Focus on patient-centered solutions while adhering to compliance and maximizin...
2 weeks ago
Specialty Representative, Migraine - El Paso, TX
$100K - $120K *
Drive sales strategy execution in the field, enhance territory management, and cultivate strong customer partnerships to boost performance and meet financial goals, all while upholding compliance stan...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Senior Oncology Account Specialist Genitourinary Miami, FL
$108K - $250K *
Accelerate progress at the forefront of oncology by promoting innovative products, educating healthcare professionals, and enhancing patient care through strategic account management and relationship...
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Regional Director of Sales Pharmscript - Kansas City, KS - Remote
$75K - $160K *
Lead the charge in driving revenue growth and strategic relationships across long-term care markets. Manage complex sales cycles, enhance customer satisfaction, and collaborate cross-functionally to a...
6 days ago
Sales Representative - Laboratory Diagnostic Instrument Specialist
$134K - $164K *
Champion your career by driving sales of cutting-edge lab diagnostic equipment. Manage the full sales cycle, build relationships, and deliver tailored solutions to enhance lab efficiency and patient o...
4 days ago
$87K - $119K *
Grow your career with a dynamic role focused on building relationships and selling insurance products to K-12 public schools, while managing a defined territory and driving business success through ta...
2 weeks ago
$100K - $120K *
Shape growth in agricultural sales by driving account management, building relationships, and delivering tailored recommendations, while collaborating with teams to exceed targets and enhance FMC's ma...
4 weeks ago
Specialty Representative, Migraine - Roanoke, VA
$108K - $130K *
Drive sales performance by executing brand strategies in the field, managing territory, and building strong customer relationships to maximize both short and long-term sales while adhering to complian...
1 week ago
Oncology Sales Specialist - Arkansas
$156K - $247K *
Champion customer engagement by driving oncology sales, educating stakeholders, and exceeding sales goals in a dynamic territory. Collaborate with teams to enhance customer experiences and build lasti...
1 week ago
Oncology Sales Specialist - Arkansas
$156K - $247K *
Drive your career with a dynamic Oncology Sales Specialist role, engaging with healthcare professionals to promote oncology products, build relationships, and exceed sales goals in a defined territory...
1 week ago
Territory Sales Manager - Specialty (Baltimore E, MD)
$113K - $142K *
Lead the charge in driving sales growth and market share in the Urology sector. Build strong relationships, leverage clinical expertise, and navigate the healthcare landscape to exceed objectives whil...
1 week ago
Professional (Senior) Sales Representative, Pain - New Orleans W, LA
$100K - $162K *
Unlock potential by developing effective strategies and relationships to drive sales growth in the territory, ensuring compliance with regulations and high levels of customer engagement through effect...
Reposted 5 days ago
Pharmaceutical Sales - Neuroscience Specialist - Montgomery, AL
$107K - $166K *
Unlock potential by engaging healthcare professionals and enhancing customer insights through strategic outreach and collaboration within a dynamic pharmaceutical environment, driving impactful busine...
4 weeks ago
Senior Oncology Account Manager, Phoenix West
$150K - $230K *
Engineer impactful relationships in oncology by promoting innovative therapies, driving patient access, and exceeding performance goals. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance care delivery and leve...
1 week ago
$110K - $130K *
Elevate patient access by educating healthcare providers on reimbursement tools and processes. Collaborate with HCPs to navigate payer policies and enhance understanding of specialty medicine access c...
2 weeks ago
Sales Representative - San Francisco Bay Area
$65K - $110K *
Develop and maintain strong customer relationships while identifying opportunities and delivering tailored solutions. This role requires effective territory management and collaboration with internal...
3 days 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.