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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$61K - $122K *

Elevate the growth of pediatric nutritional solutions by managing sales in hospital and office settings, leveraging your healthcare experience to drive results and foster relationships with medical pr...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $138K *

Lead the charge in clinical trial monitoring, ensuring adherence to protocols and regulatory standards while fostering collaboration and quality improvement across teams and sites...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$165K - $207K *

Lead strategic statistical initiatives for clinical development programs, ensuring rigorous study design and data analysis. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and regulatory authorities to drive...

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5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Help us drive revenue growth by developing strategic sales plans and building executive partnerships in the mortgage servicing industry. Leverage your expertise to manage complex sales cycles and enha...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$160K - $192K *

Inspire commercial success by engaging healthcare providers and driving product adoption. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support launches and optimize patient access, ensuring impactful re...

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3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$161K - $367K *

Join a team that's driving sales growth by developing tailored strategies and nurturing key client relationships. This role balances new client acquisition with expanding existing accounts, leveraging...

California, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$175K - $283K *

Champion regulatory excellence by leading CMC strategies for small molecule programs, ensuring compliance and driving successful submissions from early development through commercialization in a dynam...

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4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$180K - $220K *

Deliver impactful leadership in Sales Operations, driving revenue growth and operational excellence. Collaborate with senior executives to enhance sales productivity, analytics, and process adoption a...

Durham, NCRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$118K - $196K *

Lead the charge in developing and executing drug formulary strategies, ensuring compliance with regulations while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance pharmacy utilization management a...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Engage healthcare providers to promote innovative cancer screening technologies. Drive sales through relationship-building and strategic collaboration, ensuring successful integration of products into...

North Carolina, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $130K *

Transform post-market surveillance documentation by leading the development and compliance of PSURs and PMSRs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure regulatory adherence and mentor junior...

Trumbull, CTRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by driving growth in the Facial Aesthetics portfolio through strategic business development and consultative selling, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance pro...

Baton Rouge, LARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Elevate business growth by implementing territory strategies, driving sales, and fostering agency relationships. Collaborate with teams to analyze performance, understand market trends, and enhance br...

Westfield Center, OHRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $95K *

Empower customer success through strategic account management and relationship building. Collaborate closely with clients to ensure satisfaction and retention, while driving revenue and addressing uni...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $97K *

Join a dynamic team to drive sales in the surgical field, engaging with healthcare professionals to promote innovative products. Leverage your expertise to achieve business goals while maintaining com...

Trumbull, CTRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$116K - $157K *

Lead innovative safety strategies in pharmacovigilance, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure patient safety throughout the product lifecycle, from development to post-marketing, while m...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$240K - $280K *

Drive regional medical value strategy and engage with key healthcare stakeholders to enhance patient access and formulary decisions. Collaborate cross-functionally to translate evidence into impactful...

Bedford, MARemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$97K - $146K *

Partner with us to provide clinical support for contrast media, delivering education and product expertise to healthcare professionals while collaborating with internal teams to enhance patient care a...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$173K - $209K *

Transform your career by leading biostatistical strategies for clinical trials, driving innovative therapies from design to regulatory submission. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure da...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$189K - $229K *

Transform clinical trial strategies as you lead biostatistical initiatives for oncology projects, ensuring innovative drug development through expert statistical guidance and multidisciplinary collabo...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $175K *

Drive sales growth by engaging healthcare professionals with innovative cardiac solutions, ensuring effective utilization and education on ZOLL products while achieving sales objectives and maintainin...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$145K *

Drive innovation and transform lives by leading regulatory strategies and submissions for clinical trials globally. Act as a key liaison for project teams to ensure compliance, operational excellence...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$180K - $215K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing scientific knowledge in hematology. As a Medical Science Liaison, you'll engage with healthcare professionals, support clinical development, and foster relati...

Sacramento, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$177K - $266K *

Strategize and lead regional sales initiatives, driving growth and profitability. Oversee a management team, develop business plans, and negotiate contracts while ensuring alignment with organizationa...

North Carolina, USRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$107K - $166K *

Explore innovative customer engagement strategies by proactively connecting with healthcare providers through various digital and in-person channels, enhancing patient care and driving insights for st...

Tampa, FLRemote

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.