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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$189K - $246K *

Champion specialty pharmacy operations by leading account management, trade, and distribution efforts. Drive strategic partnerships and operational improvements to enhance patient access and service q...

San Diego, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$87K - $119K *

Shape the future of employee benefits by building lasting relationships with K-12 public schools. Drive sales of insurance products in a defined territory, leveraging your expertise to meet client nee...

Oklahoma, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$108K - $196K *

Drive the operational excellence of formulary administration, ensuring compliance and quality control across multiple business lines while collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement strate...

San Diego, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$170K - $205K *

Drive sales success by developing strategic account plans and fostering relationships with healthcare professionals. Collaborate cross-functionally to launch a new kidney transplant product and achiev...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$118K - $177K *

Engage with a dynamic team to drive sales in the life sciences sector, focusing on innovative diagnostic solutions. Build relationships with key stakeholders in hospitals to enhance patient care and a...

Seattle, WARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Champion innovative diagnostic solutions to enhance patient outcomes. Leverage your expertise in the clinical testing market to build strategic relationships and drive educational initiatives within o...

Minneapolis, MNRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $115K *

Innovate the recruitment landscape by sourcing top-tier executive talent, enhancing candidate experiences, and driving diversity initiatives. Collaborate with hiring managers to shape effective select...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $118K *

Drive growth by building partnerships in Education, Government, and BSC sectors. Collaborate with distributors to deliver tailored solutions, enhance customer satisfaction, and leverage sector experti...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$170K - $205K *

Transform sales strategies by driving key account growth and fostering relationships in the healthcare sector. Collaborate cross-functionally to establish a strong foundation for a new kidney transpla...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$129K - $190K *

Empower financial professionals by providing expert guidance on advanced sales strategies, including estate planning, taxation, and business succession. Collaborate across teams to drive growth and en...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $176K *

Inspire operational excellence as a strategic leader overseeing 8-10 pharmacies. Drive compliance, enhance patient care, and develop talent while ensuring consistent performance across multiple locati...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$140K - $185K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of payor relations, leading a team to develop strategic partnerships that enhance patient access and optimize reimbursement for innovative medical technologies in...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$209K - $313K *

Lead regional medical strategy by fostering key stakeholder relationships, optimizing patient-centric initiatives, and ensuring alignment with business goals to enhance healthcare outcomes and collabo...

Washington, DCRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$85K - $100K *

Engage with key accounts to drive sales and exceed targets while collaborating with internal teams to enhance customer experience and align product offerings with provider goals...

Miami, FLRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Accelerate growth in retirement plan sales by collaborating with Financial Professionals and leveraging product knowledge. Drive strategic relationships and provide expert guidance to enhance client s...

California, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$155K - $175K *

Serve as a key scientific partner in the field, driving prelaunch and launch strategies through trusted relationships, high-quality exchanges, and actionable insights to enhance product adoption and c...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$114K - $182K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic sales team in the MedTech sector. Drive business strategies, foster relationships, and achieve sales goals while enhancing patient care through innovative visi...

Denver, CORemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$66K - $169K *

Lead product quality initiatives to ensure compliance and continuous improvement throughout the product lifecycle, partnering with cross-functional teams to enhance manufacturing performance and suppo...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $125K *

Engage with a dynamic team to oversee copy responsibilities, crafting compelling content across various mediums. Collaborate creatively to drive engagement for diverse audiences, including healthcare...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$154K - $242K *

Take ownership of regulatory compliance for promotional materials in the pharmaceutical sector. Leverage your expertise to guide cross-functional teams, mentor staff, and ensure adherence to FDA regul...

Massachusetts, USRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Shape your career by driving the launch of a groundbreaking oncology drug. Collaborate with healthcare professionals and key stakeholders to enhance patient care and foster relationships that promote...

Wichita, KSRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Join us to independently manage field service activities, ensuring the reliability and performance of life-saving medical devices. This role requires significant travel and offers the opportunity to m...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Champion the installation, maintenance, and repair of life-saving medical devices. Manage service activities independently within a designated region, ensuring compliance and customer satisfaction thr...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$235K - $270K *

Lead strategic access initiatives and relationships with key stakeholders in managed markets, ensuring alignment and execution of the access strategy for a growing portfolio of therapies. Drive contra...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$72K - $120K *

Drive client success by managing post-sale implementations and performance. Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure optimal product use, data insights, and strong client relationships, enhancing...

RemoteRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   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.