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.
Director, Patient Engagement, Experience and Recruitment
$177K - $278K *
Champion innovative patient recruitment strategies to enhance clinical trial engagement and retention. Lead a dynamic team, leveraging data and technology to optimize enrollment across diverse therape...
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Major Account Manager (Research Triangle Park, NC)
$100K - $120K *
Accelerate progress at key pharmaceutical accounts by consulting with clients, driving strategic growth, and delivering integrated solutions. Leverage strong interpersonal skills to navigate complex s...
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$95K - $115K *
Champion product marketing by driving launches, pricing strategies, and sales enablement for key therapy lines. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure compliance and optimize performance metrics, pa...
2 weeks ago
Group Account Supervisor - Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Advertising
$100K - $139K *
Drive strategic growth by managing client relationships and leading account teams. Oversee financial management and ensure team development while fostering a collaborative environment to enhance agenc...
2 weeks ago
Clinical Program Pharmacist Principal- REMOTE
$124K - $211K *
Innovate clinical product strategies by analyzing market data and collaborating across departments. Drive product development and regulatory compliance while enhancing clinical initiatives to ensure c...
1 week ago
Sr. Google Cloud Sales Representative
$87K - $108K *
Transform your career by driving Google Cloud sales across North America. Collaborate with C-level executives and the Google team to generate leads, close deals, and exceed revenue goals while managin...
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Associate Director Pharmacovigilance
$125K - $150K *
Transform pharmacovigilance processes by leading compliance and quality initiatives, ensuring adherence to regulations while enhancing patient safety and product excellence across generics and biosimi...
3 weeks ago
Clinical Sales Specialist (Columbia, SC)
$80K - $95K *
Unlock growth by driving product adoption and enhancing customer engagement in the cardiovascular and endovascular sectors. Collaborate with sales teams to ensure procedural support and improve patien...
2 weeks ago
$74K - $127K *
Drive new business growth and nurture client relationships by strategically managing sales activities, exceeding revenue goals, and delivering consultative solutions in a dynamic environment. Thrive i...
2 weeks ago
Director of National Accounts-Specimen Management
$135K - $160K *
Drive growth and strategy for Specimen Management in key accounts, fostering relationships with executives and collaborating across teams to enhance business results and cross-selling opportunities...
2 weeks ago
Medical Science Liaison--Cardiovascular Arterial (Remote)
$110K - $130K *
Elevate healthcare by building strong relationships with physicians, providing vital medical information on Cardiovascular Arterial products, and supporting sales teams through collaborative efforts a...
3 weeks ago
$70K - $100K *
Drive your career as a key Sales Executive, responsible for new client acquisition and expanding our innovative staffing services in the US market. Join a dynamic team where your expertise in building...
3 weeks ago
National Account Director - Market Access & Payer Strategy
$175K - $185K *
Champion strategic payer engagement to enhance access and reimbursement across a national portfolio. Drive medical policy influence and build relationships with key stakeholders to expand coverage and...
3 weeks ago
Director/Senior Director Commercial Business Development
$175K - $210K *
Unlock potential by leading strategic business development initiatives that connect biopharmaceutical executives with tailored commercial solutions. Drive growth through relationship-building and inno...
6 days ago
Senior Sales Specialist – Government Risk State Business
$199K - $370K *
Optimize your sales expertise by driving revenue in state government sectors. Leverage your knowledge of procurement processes to build relationships and close deals, while collaborating with a top-ti...
3 weeks ago
Senior Medical Science Liaison - Rheumatology - Southeast
$151K - $237K *
Empower healthcare outcomes by building relationships with KOLs and HCPs. Analyze and disseminate scientific data while supporting medical strategies and research initiatives in a dynamic, field-based...
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Medical Science Liaison, Central US (Multiple Territories)
$155K - $175K *
Empower healthcare professionals by delivering scientific insights and fostering relationships. Drive prelaunch and launch strategies in a dynamic environment, ensuring clinical readiness and impactfu...
2 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Elevate your career by managing a dynamic team, ensuring exceptional service delivery, and fostering employee development while driving customer satisfaction across diverse sectors...
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Clinical Account Manager -Atlanta
$100K - $110K *
Champion customer success by managing installations, training, and compliance. Collaborate with Territory Managers to drive sales growth and identify new opportunities while ensuring exceptional suppo...
5 days ago
Hemostasis Sales Specialist - Northern California Region
$99K - $136K *
Elevate your career by driving strategic growth in Hemostasis solutions. As a key player, you'll lead complex sales cycles, cultivate executive relationships, and deliver measurable value across healt...
2 weeks ago
Technical Sales Representative - Boston, MA
$80K - $95K *
Drive demand for innovative waterproofing solutions by engaging with AEC professionals and contractors. Collaborate with the Technical Sales team to ensure project success from design to installation...
1 week ago
Account Specialist (Cleveland, OH)
$160K - $192K *
Join a team that's driving commercial success by engaging healthcare providers, building relationships, and supporting innovative therapies. Your expertise will be pivotal in executing business plans...
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Director, Field Medical Affairs, West Coast
$160K - $190K *
Champion a national team of Medical Science Liaisons focused on obesity, driving strategy and KOL engagement. Lead cross-functional collaboration and ensure compliance while developing high-performing...
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Account Manager Neuro (San Antonio, Texas)
$85K - $100K *
Lead the sales strategy for a specialized Neurosurgery product line, driving revenue growth through relationship building, strategic planning, and exceptional customer service in a dynamic operating r...
2 weeks ago
Senior Director, Global Medical Affairs
$177K - $338K *
Innovate the global medical strategy for a leading drug program. Drive launch readiness, evidence generation, and cross-functional partnerships while serving as the primary medical voice in product li...
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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.