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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$130K - $176K *
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Regional Account Manager, Payor Accounts - West Coast
$140K - $185K *
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$209K - $313K *
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$85K - $100K *
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$150K - $180K *
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$155K - $175K *
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$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...
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Associate Director, US Medical Ad/Promo Regulatory Review (REMOTE)
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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...
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Sr. Clinical Account Executive - Oncology - Wichita, KS
$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...
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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...
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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...
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Director, Managed Markets-National Accounts
$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...
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$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...
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Territory Representative - Implant - Oklahoma City, OK
$80K - $95K *
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Sr. Technical Sales Specialist, Bioproduction Purification & Pharma Analytics (Midwest)
$103K - $153K *
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Medical Capital Equipment/Device Sales Representative
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Regional Account Manager - West
$150K - $175K *
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2 days ago
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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.