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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$170K - $235K *

Join a team that's dedicated to leading and developing high-performing hospital Key Account Managers. Drive strategic initiatives, enhance product access, and foster relationships within healthcare in...

Raleigh, NCRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$66K - $106K *

Help us drive sales growth as an Inside Sales Specialist, engaging with customers across diverse markets. This role offers a chance to develop consultative selling skills and collaborate with teams to...

Vernon Hills, ILRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$91K - $114K *

Engage in clinical trial monitoring, ensuring compliance and data integrity while collaborating with site staff to advance innovative treatments. Contribute to all phases of trial execution and docume...

Sherman Oaks, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to oversee clinical studies, ensuring compliance and data integrity while supporting site personnel throughout all phases of trials. Your role will foster collaboration and continu...

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1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$84K - $145K *

Empower healthcare solutions by building relationships with medical staff, educating on specialty pharmacy options, and driving patient referrals. This role requires strategic territory management and...

Colorado, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$50K - $150K *

Drive strategic sales initiatives and foster client partnerships to maximize revenue. Leverage industry expertise and consultative selling to develop tailored solutions, ensuring client satisfaction a...

Chicago, ILRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$113K - $139K *

Join a team that's driving growth and execution across national distribution partners. Leverage your sales expertise to build relationships, align resources, and achieve market share objectives in a d...

Texas, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$169K - $212K *

Transform the lending landscape by driving sales of capital products to high-growth brands. Leverage your expertise to build relationships, manage complex deals, and deliver tailored credit solutions...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$87K - $145K *

Drive sales growth by influencing healthcare professionals and educating them on innovative diabetes care solutions. Collaborate with teams to exceed targets while representing cutting-edge technology...

Bedford, TXRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Drive market growth by managing a robust order funnel, collaborating with sales teams and partners to exceed revenue targets while developing strategic account plans and maintaining strong customer re...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$160K - $200K *

Lead innovative strategies to optimize Patient Access programs, partnering across teams to enhance service delivery, drive customer value, and elevate market presence, ensuring the best outcomes for p...

North Carolina, USRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Unlock new revenue streams by managing territory and driving sales growth within class action and mass tort law firms. Build strong client relationships and leverage your expertise to establish a pref...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $200K *

Drive innovative marketing strategies to enhance access to healthcare products by collaborating with cross-functional teams and executing impactful initiatives that improve payer and provider engageme...

San Diego, CARemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $110K *

Accelerate program implementation and stakeholder engagement in pharmaceutical market access. Oversee daily operations, client relations, and staff management while ensuring adherence to budgets and p...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $185K *

Shape strategic success for key accounts by leading market access initiatives, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and driving growth through innovative solutions and insights in the managed ma...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Accelerate progress at driving revenue growth and expanding customer relationships through innovative supply chain solutions. Leverage consultative sales skills to identify opportunities and build las...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$116K - $170K *

Transform the future of beverage sales by driving strategic relationships and growth within key national accounts. Leverage data insights and collaboration to optimize distribution and profitability a...

Texas, USRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

Drive customer success by managing key accounts in cattle genomics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance service delivery, support genomic solutions, and ensure high-quality customer exp...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K *

Elevate sales performance by driving demand for portable ultrasound systems through strategic networking, cold calling, and consultative selling in a dynamic healthcare environment, while managing key...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Transform healthcare by building relationships and educating professionals on innovative products. Collaborate with key opinion leaders and contribute to research initiatives while enhancing knowledge...

RemoteRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K *

Champion innovative therapies for chronic pain and neurological disorders, driving sales growth through strategic account management and relationship building with healthcare professionals in your ter...

St. George, UTRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $215K *

Shape the future of our commercial launch by leading a regional sales team to drive market entry, foster customer relations, and exceed performance goals in a dynamic, cross-functional environment...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Drive sales growth by developing key customer relationships and optimizing product knowledge. Engage with decision-makers to enhance customer experience and identify new business opportunities in the...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$152K - $253K *

Join a team that's dedicated to guiding patients and providers through the oncology treatment journey, ensuring access to care and support solutions while navigating coverage and reimbursement challen...

Los Angeles, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Champion regulatory strategy initiatives to advance patient treatments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop regulatory pathways, support agency engagement, and ensure compliance, all wh...

RemoteRemote

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.