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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$155K - $175K *

Lead the charge in client partnerships while driving strategic growth and team development. Utilize your expertise to deliver impactful insights and solutions in a fast-paced, evolving environment, en...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role focused on building relationships, enhancing customer experiences, and driving sales growth in the medical products sector. Leverage your expertise to meet unique...

Oklahoma, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$165K - $180K *

Transform your career by driving new customer acquisition in healthcare. Leverage your expertise to build C-suite relationships and lead complex sales processes, contributing to the growth of a dynami...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $105K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role in healthcare sales, focusing on building relationships within the dermatology community. Drive product usage and meet volume goals while traveling extensively wit...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in expanding market presence for antibody discovery solutions in Western North America. Drive strategic partnerships and revenue growth while ensuring exceptional client relations and...

San Francisco, CARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $192K *

Engage healthcare providers and drive commercial performance in a defined territory. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support product launches and ensure patient access to innovative therapi...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in driving revenue growth by enhancing product adoption and supporting healthcare accounts. Collaborate closely with sales teams to ensure exceptional procedural coverage and customer...

Ohio, USRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$127K - $169K *

Develop strategic partnerships and drive growth in the Texture and Healthful Solutions portfolio by managing distributor relationships and identifying new business opportunities across the US and Cana...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$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

$84K - $145K *

Innovate sales strategies and cultivate relationships with physician offices to drive specialty drug prescriptions to our pharmacy and enhance patient care outcomes while boosting revenue growth in yo...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Shape the future of critical care by leading commercial efforts in Eastern Canada. Collaborate with medical teams to enhance device use in hospitals, drive growth, and ensure effective training for he...

Toronto, OHRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to drive growth in Urology and Gynecology markets. Collaborate with local leadership to identify strategic accounts and train surgeons, leveraging resources to enhance clinical and...

Concord, NHRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$223K *

Accelerate growth in Urology and Gynecology by partnering with sales leadership, training surgeons, and leveraging resources to drive market development and establish strategic accounts in key regions...

Houston, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$190K - $225K *

Shape the future of healthcare by driving strategic KOL engagement and insight generation in rare neurology. Collaborate with thought leaders to influence brand strategy and enhance patient outcomes t...

RemoteRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $195K *

Lead the strategy and execution of commercial drug product manufacturing, ensuring operational performance and supply security while collaborating across teams to develop effective manufacturing plans...

San Diego, CARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Lead strategic sales initiatives across diverse sectors, driving growth by cultivating relationships and delivering tailored solutions. Manage a territory, engage with partners, and achieve sales goal...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $192K *

Drive commercial success by engaging healthcare providers and executing territory plans. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support product launches and enhance patient access to innovative th...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K *

Transform the sales landscape by driving adoption of innovative surgical technology in hospitals. Collaborate with stakeholders, manage complex sales processes, and exceed quotas while building strong...

California, USRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $100K *

Engage with healthcare professionals to drive sales of innovative medical devices. Build strong relationships, educate stakeholders, and exceed sales targets in a fast-paced environment focused on imp...

New York, NYRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $160K *

Accelerate market access strategies to enhance payer relationships, expand coverage, and improve patient access across diverse healthcare channels. Lead negotiations and collaborate with stakeholders...

Stuart, FLRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Engage with diverse teams to enhance data security practices and governance. Drive control auditing and automation, ensuring compliance with information security policies while fostering collaboration...

North Chicago, ILRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$146K - $182K *

Design and deliver impactful training programs to enhance sales capabilities, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive effective onboarding and co...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $100K *

Empower client growth by driving AI-based solutions and renewals. Engage existing clients through strategic outreach, fostering relationships and maximizing product adoption. Own the sales process fro...

Pittsburgh, PARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $215K *

Unlock regional growth by leading a high-performing sales team, executing launch strategies, and fostering key customer relationships in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Drive performance and ensure...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Lead a dynamic team of Field Reimbursement Managers, ensuring operational excellence and strategic support while managing key provider accounts. Drive program performance and compliance, fostering a c...

North Carolina, USRemote

1 week 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.