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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$90K - $100K *

Join a team that's driving strategic growth through deep customer engagement and consultative partnerships. As a key player, you'll manage complex national accounts, ensuring profitability and custome...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $231K *

Transform the pharmaceutical landscape by driving value realization on rebate contracts, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and optimizing negotiation strategies to enhance financial performan...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $200K *

Lead the charge in medical oversight for clinical trials, ensuring high standards and executing timelines. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance trial protocols and contribute to impactfu...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$195K - $265K *

Lead the strategic direction of General Medicine, integrating scientific and commercial insights to drive portfolio decisions and early pipeline projects, while fostering cross-functional collaboratio...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$76K - $119K *

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role focused on sales and market development in the Life Sciences sector, utilizing your expertise in automated liquid handling. Collaborate with teams to build relatio...

Houston, TXRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Empower a dynamic sales team as a player-coach, driving growth in the dental market. Lead, coach, and sell while fostering accountability and performance improvement to achieve team goals and enhance...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $215K *

Join us to lead regional sales efforts, driving product launch success and team performance. You'll build strong customer relationships, execute strategic plans, and foster a high-performing culture i...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$76K - $199K *

Drive sales and foster relationships in the healthcare sector by engaging customers through innovative strategies and effective communication, while leveraging analytical skills and product knowledge...

Maryland, USRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $135K *

Empower clinical research excellence by managing projects that ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and drive successful study delivery from initiation to closeout. Collaborate with interdis...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$171K - $236K *

Join a team that's driving strategic partnerships in oncology BioPharma. Leverage industry expertise to expand business opportunities, manage partner relationships, and contribute to innovative health...

Maryland, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$115K - $183K *

Unlock your potential as you drive demand generation and marketing strategies in the West Region. Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to enhance customer engagement and accelerate pipeline grow...

San Diego, CARemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$104K - $141K *

Elevate supplier quality management in R&D by ensuring compliance, data integrity, and continuous improvement across the supplier lifecycle, collaborating with cross-functional teams to support our mi...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$76K - $127K *

Unlock growth by collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive market strategies, analyze data, and enhance customer engagement in the healthcare ecosystem. Contribute to impactful marketing init...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Manage the operational backbone of multiple HCI portfolios by coordinating and executing initiatives, engaging with diverse stakeholders, and overseeing project timelines, budgets, and deliverables fo...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $180K *

Accelerate progress at a leading financial institution by driving business growth, managing key client relationships, and leveraging market insights to create innovative financial solutions that enhan...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Take ownership of regulatory support for pharmaceutical programs, managing IND and NDA submissions, health authority interactions, and lifecycle maintenance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$75K - $95K *

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British Columbia, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$102K - $171K *

Lead and mentor a team of ProAssure Specialists, ensuring effective administration of Vocera solutions for strategic customers. Collaborate across functions to enhance service delivery and drive conti...

Kalamazoo, MIRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$128K - $160K *

Engage with healthcare providers to enhance patient access in long-term care settings. Serve as a trusted liaison, addressing access-related challenges and ensuring timely treatment through collaborat...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $192K *

Transform healthcare engagement by driving commercial performance and building strong relationships with providers. Collaborate cross-functionally to support product launches and ensure patient access...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Drive success by educating healthcare providers on ZYNLONTA® in the Michigan/Ohio territory. Leverage insights to foster relationships, achieve sales goals, and enhance patient experiences through eff...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$180K - $215K *

Lead the charge in driving regional sales success through strategic execution, team leadership, and cross-functional collaboration. Foster strong customer relationships and ensure alignment with corpo...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$85K - $100K *

Unlock your potential in a remote role driving sales of advanced pharmaceutical products. Build relationships with key decision-makers, achieve revenue targets, and enhance customer satisfaction acros...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$125K - $165K *

Join us to drive territory growth through strategic sales and account management in oncology. Build strong relationships with healthcare professionals while ensuring exceptional customer experiences a...

Minnesota, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.