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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$80K - $95K *

Empower healthcare partnerships by driving vaccine sales across diverse accounts. Collaborate with teams to develop strategies, engage customers, and achieve brand goals while fostering long-term rela...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$165K - $235K *

Drive the execution of DSO growth strategies, leading a team to achieve revenue targets through data-driven sales and cross-functional collaboration, while enhancing customer relationships and ensurin...

United StatesRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$89K - $120K *

Transform your sales career by driving revenue growth through strategic partnerships. Manage the full sales cycle, collaborate with teams, and leverage your expertise in cloud computing to attract and...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to drive innovative cancer screening solutions, engaging healthcare providers and enhancing patient outcomes. Leverage your sales expertise to promote groundbreaking technologies a...

Illinois, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Engage with healthcare professionals to drive strategic sales across diverse markets. Cultivate relationships and utilize data-driven insights to exceed sales goals while collaborating effectively wit...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to drive sales of innovative laboratory equipment in the Northeast. Engage with clients, deliver product demos, and exceed sales targets while fostering strong relationships and pr...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to drive territory growth through strategic sales and account management in oncology. Build strong relationships with healthcare professionals while delivering comprehensive tumor...

Minnesota, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential by managing key accounts in the pet food industry. Collaborate with diverse brands to drive growth, enhance customer relationships, and execute strategic plans that improve pet h...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$235K - $270K *

Elevate your career by leading access strategy across the Mountain and Pacific territories. Drive relationships with regional payers and ensure launch readiness for rare disease products while collabo...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $175K *

Lead the strategic direction of medical writing projects, ensuring scientific clarity and compliance with regulatory standards while mentoring junior writers and collaborating across diverse teams to...

Vermont, USRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$104K - $176K *

Unlock potential by delivering expert clinical pharmacy support and medication management. Collaborate with healthcare teams to enhance patient outcomes through education, safety initiatives, and evid...

Florida, USRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$147K - $220K *

Champion transformative health solutions by managing key client relationships, driving sales, and collaborating across teams to enhance Verily's impact in Life Sciences. Leverage expertise to unlock n...

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2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $230K *

Lead the charge in promoting innovative oncology solutions while building strong relationships with key stakeholders. Drive performance goals and enhance patient access through strategic engagement an...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$199K - $269K *

Shape patient affordability strategies by leading a dynamic team focused on co-pay programs and innovative solutions. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance operations, optimize performance, and dr...

United StatesRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K *

Shape the future of healthcare by driving sales of innovative respiratory solutions. Collaborate with hospital personnel to enhance patient outcomes through effective sales strategies and relationship...

Nashville, TNRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $192K *

Lead the charge in driving commercial performance by engaging healthcare providers, building relationships, and executing territory business plans to ensure patient access to innovative therapies and...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Drive regulatory intelligence initiatives to ensure compliance and support clinical research. Collaborate with experts to assess regulatory changes, track global guidelines, and enhance impact assessm...

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6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $100K *

Elevate your career by driving sales growth through strategic prospecting and collaboration. Leverage market knowledge and CRM tools to enhance customer relationships while managing a dynamic territor...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by educating healthcare providers on an AI-driven prognostic assay for early and late distant recurrence risk in breast cancer patients, driving adoption through consultative sales an...

Virginia, USRemote

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Transform patient care by ensuring accurate medication management and compliance. Collaborate with healthcare professionals in a dynamic call center environment while leading team capabilities and uph...

Ohio, USRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of patient care by guiding oncology patients through their treatment journey, ensuring access to necessary resources and support while collaborating with healthcare providers to navig...

Texas, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing complex projects within the pharmaceutical and biotech sectors, ensuring successful execution and delivery while mentoring teams and collaborating with stakeholders to achi...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by educating healthcare providers on reimbursement processes, identifying barriers to patient access, and collaborating with internal teams to enhance treatment outcomes in a dynamic...

San Francisco, CARemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$101K - $162K *

Drive patient access initiatives by managing case pull-through processes, collaborating with healthcare providers and pharmacies, and developing strategies to enhance treatment access while ensuring c...

Minneapolis, MNRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$65K - $109K *

Partner with us to foster strategic relationships, optimize account performance, and drive engagement with key stakeholders, leveraging your knowledge of healthcare technology to deliver impactful sol...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 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.