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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$180K - $215K *

Tackle the challenge of launching a groundbreaking product by leading a high-performing sales team, driving regional execution, and fostering key customer relationships in a dynamic, fast-paced enviro...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $150K *

Optimize sales strategies and manage complex accounts to drive growth in the plastics and resin sector. Collaborate with internal teams and develop strong customer relationships to enhance market pres...

Clinton, TNRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in developing and executing channel strategies to drive growth, onboard high-performing partners, and enhance relationships with distributors in the life sciences sector...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead and execute regulatory strategies for multi-region clinical trials, ensuring compliance and timely submissions. Collaborate with project teams to manage risks and drive operational excellence thr...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $110K *

Transform the beverage and dessert ingredient landscape by driving sales growth, expanding market presence, and fostering strong customer relationships. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deli...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's focused on driving growth in Healthcare and Financial Services. Leverage your enterprise sales expertise to build relationships, develop new business, and deliver impactful technolo...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in managing interdisciplinary clinical research studies, ensuring compliance with GCP and regulatory requirements while driving project delivery, quality, and financial performance. Bu...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Drive project success by managing interdisciplinary clinical studies, ensuring compliance with GCP and regulatory standards. Lead teams to deliver quality results on time and within budget while foste...

North Carolina, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$99K - $136K *

Join a dynamic team as a strategic growth architect, driving revenue and market share expansion in the Hemostasis portfolio. Leverage your expertise in complex healthcare sales to influence decision-m...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $160K *

Optimize field performance and sales growth by strategically building strong relationships with eye care professionals to drive the successful launch and adoption of an innovative therapy, translating...

San Jose, CARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$155K - $194K *

Join us to lead impactful HCP marketing execution, driving adoption and engagement through strategic field initiatives. Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize resources and enhance customer experi...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Advance your career by driving growth in oncology sales through strategic prospecting and relationship management. Collaborate with healthcare professionals to enhance customer experience and position...

Idaho, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$96K - $118K *

Join a dynamic team to develop and manage supply chain contracting strategies that optimize costs and enhance value for member pharmacies. This role involves supplier negotiations, category performanc...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $90K *

Engage with SMB accounts to build pipeline and close value-driven deals. Own your territory, manage sales cycles, and leverage data to drive results. Collaborate across teams to connect solutions with...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$228K - $309K *

Drive strategic pharmacy partnerships and enhance patient access to Amgen medicines. Lead a high-performing team, develop customer strategies, and engage with senior leaders to optimize the pharmacy e...

Thousand Oaks, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$114K - $185K *

Explore the frontier of veterinary pharmacology by leading in vivo PK/PD studies across multiple species. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance drug candidates from early research throug...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $160K *

Drive exceptional adoption of our investigational therapy by building relationships with healthcare providers, executing effective territory plans, and transforming clinical insights into practice out...

Columbus, OHRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$180K - $220K *

Transform your career by leading strategic partnerships in precision medicine. Drive enterprise-wide adoption of molecular diagnostics while collaborating with C-suite executives and cross-functional...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Engage with senior stakeholders to enhance R&D efficiency in life sciences. Drive proposals, develop strategies, and ensure quality oversight while building networks to support business development an...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Engage with key opinion leaders and stakeholders to advance scientific exchange and support the NGN-401 program. Collaborate with internal teams to drive strategic initiatives and enhance medical insi...

New York, NYRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$170K - $205K *

Accelerate progress at driving U.S. sales strategy for a new kidney transplant product. This role requires strategic account management, cross-functional collaboration, and a focus on building relatio...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$89K - $148K *

Drive operational excellence by partnering with cross-functional teams to enhance service delivery, support new solutions, and improve scalability and efficiency in a dynamic healthcare IT environment...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$129K - $231K *

Elevate nonclinical toxicology operations by managing study execution, ensuring compliance, and fostering collaboration across teams to advance innovative therapies for sleep-wake disorders. Drive acc...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$121K - $161K *

Transform your career by leading the design and implementation of Veeva Vault RIM, ensuring optimal performance and compliance while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance user experienc...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$88K - $105K *

Elevate your career by overseeing clinical monitoring and site management. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance with protocols and regulations, while fostering relationships with investigationa...

North Carolina, USRemote

5 days 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.