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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$80K - $175K *

Oversee the development and execution of medical writing projects, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver high-quality documents and ment...

North Carolina, USRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $178K *

Drive excellence in pharmacovigilance by leading teams and ensuring compliance with global safety regulations. Influence patient safety initiatives while managing project delivery across diverse clini...

Durham, NCRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $178K *

Drive excellence in pharmacovigilance by leading teams and projects, ensuring compliance and safety across clinical trials. Leverage scientific expertise and operational oversight to mentor profession...

North Carolina, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Drive impactful pharmacy coverage reviews, collaborating with healthcare providers to ensure timely access to benefits. Balance independent tasks with teamwork, enhancing member care through effective...

Chattanooga, TNRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading creative projects as you craft compelling narratives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure brand voice consistency while mentoring junior copywriters and dr...

Chicago, ILRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Drive strategic account management and lead a team to enhance ZYNLONTA's presence in key markets. Collaborate with stakeholders, execute robust plans, and ensure a positive customer experience while a...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$200K - $300K *

Elevate your career by driving new dealership partnerships and expanding market presence. Lead strategic sales initiatives from prospecting to negotiation, collaborating across teams to deliver tailor...

California, USRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $192K *

Deliver exceptional sales and support within the healthcare sector, building productive relationships with providers while driving product adoption and ensuring patient access to innovative therapies...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $192K *

Engage healthcare providers to drive commercial performance and product adoption. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support launches and optimize patient access, ensuring compliance and lever...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$197K - $246K *

Lead strategic initiatives in market access by managing key payer accounts, ensuring optimal coverage and reimbursement for products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance patient access...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $225K *

Optimize logistics operations by managing product distribution and temperature-controlled shipments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance supply chain efficiency and ensure compliance in...

Boston, MARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$138K - $161K *

Elevate your career by driving transformative supply chain solutions. Lead strategic account relationships, develop executive strategies, and create new business opportunities within a dynamic environ...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$265K - $397K *

Play a key role in global pharmacovigilance risk management activities, overseeing safety strategies for marketed and investigational compounds while leading cross-functional teams and ensuring compli...

New York, NYRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$235K - $270K *

Join a team that's driving access strategy across the Northeast, managing key payer relationships and ensuring launch readiness for rare disease therapies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to o...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$137K - $185K *

Drive the execution of complex projects, ensuring alignment across global teams. Collaborate with stakeholders to manage risks, track progress, and deliver key medical strategies while fostering cross...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$173K - $272K *

Unlock potential by leading global regulatory strategies for immunology projects, ensuring compliance and optimizing product approvals. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and regulatory agencies...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$170K - $205K *

Drive sales growth by developing strategic account plans, fostering relationships with healthcare professionals, and navigating complex environments to ensure product access and utilization in the kid...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role focused on driving revenue and expanding relationships in the environmental sector. Utilize consultative selling and strategic prospecting to achieve objectives ac...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Transform patient outcomes by leading strategic initiatives in oncology. Leverage clinical expertise and business acumen to build partnerships and drive success in your territory, ensuring compliance...

Allentown, PARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$93K - $128K *

Elevate healthcare outcomes by driving strategic sales initiatives in the Hemostasis portfolio. This role merges expertise in diagnostics with stakeholder engagement to enhance market presence and cus...

RemoteRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$250K - $275K *

Lead and develop a high-performing Corporate Account Director team, driving national strategies across integrated delivery networks and health systems to enhance formulary access and adoption of rare...

Waltham, MARemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Serve as the primary contact for clients, driving engagement and service quality while fostering relationships with key stakeholders and leveraging expertise to enhance organizational growth and clien...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$76K - $142K *

Lead advanced accounting functions, ensuring compliance with GAAP and SAP. Prepare complex financial reports and analyses while collaborating with auditors. Drive financial accuracy and support manage...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by driving growth in oncology sales through strategic account management and consultative selling. Build strong relationships with healthcare professionals while ensuring exception...

Minnesota, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $140K *

Unlock potential by driving technology sales strategies, engaging executives, and leading complex multi-service pursuits. Leverage existing relationships and new opportunities to deliver impactful sol...

Englewood, CORemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.