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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$110K - $130K *

Join our team to drive revenue growth by winning new business and establishing strategic relationships with key accounts. Collaborate with senior management to develop effective strategies and ensure...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$166K - $244K *

Join a dynamic team to lead the Employer PMO, driving strategic program delivery and cross-functional alignment while enhancing operational efficiency and leveraging modern tools for impactful outcome...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$173K *

Join a team that's dedicated to driving sales excellence by managing and developing a high-performing sales force, enhancing customer satisfaction, and implementing effective marketing strategies in t...

Florida, USRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$76K - $199K *

Transform your career by driving sales and building relationships in the healthcare sector. Engage with customers through innovative strategies, leveraging your analytical skills and product knowledge...

Michigan, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$175K - $210K *

Lead the charge in driving enterprise growth within healthcare by building relationships with national and regional health plans. Own new logo acquisition and expansion, leveraging a robust support sy...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$168K - $231K *

Join a dynamic team to lead Nurse Case Managers, enhancing patient support and education throughout treatment journeys while ensuring compliance and quality in case management processes...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Transform healthcare outcomes by leveraging clinical expertise to review medical records, ensuring compliance with government standards while fostering collaboration and maintaining confidentiality in...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$87K - $145K *

Engage with healthcare professionals to promote CGM products, educate on usage, and drive market share growth. Collaborate across teams to meet sales goals while representing the company at various he...

Columbus, GARemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Grow your career in pharmaceutical sales by building relationships in dermatology. This role involves extensive travel to engage with healthcare professionals, promote products, and achieve sales goal...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$224K - $356K *

Lead the charge in expanding market presence by mentoring a team of Account Managers focused on Federal, state, local government, and education sectors, driving revenue growth and fostering key relati...

Massachusetts, USRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Drive strategic sales initiatives across multiple regions, managing a team to achieve $90M revenue goals. Analyze market trends, develop sales plans, and foster key customer relationships to enhance b...

Colorado, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $195K *

Empower your career by driving strategic growth and client relationships in the healthcare sector. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions and achieve exceptional clien...

Omaha, NERemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Manage a dynamic sales team to drive adoption of innovative healthcare solutions. Lead recruitment, coaching, and performance management while fostering relationships with key stakeholders to achieve...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team as you manage clinical research sites, ensuring compliance and quality throughout all study phases. Build strong relationships, oversee monitoring activities, and contribute to tea...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$143K - $194K *

Join a team that drives the execution of integrated media plans, ensuring compliance and operational excellence. Collaborate with cross-functional teams while enhancing brand strategies in healthcare...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $155K *

Unlock potential by leading global statistical programming efforts for oncology and therapeutic products. Drive programming strategies, oversee project deliverables, and mentor staff to ensure complia...

Oregon, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$180K - $215K *

Lead regional launch initiatives, driving sales performance and team success through strategic execution and strong customer engagement in a fast-paced environment...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Champion quality assurance initiatives by managing site audits, enhancing compliance, and fostering relationships with investigative teams. Utilize risk-based approaches to monitor quality indicators...

Tennessee, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading centralized resources and programs, driving operational excellence, and fostering a quality mindset across teams. Collaborate with management to enhance patient support...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Project Planner, driving financial health and vendor coordination across multiple brands while ensuring project success through strategic planning and effective communi...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $120K *

Drive the financial health of projects while leading teams to success. Manage budgets, forecasts, and vendor coordination to ensure project delivery across multiple brands. Your strategic insight will...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K *

Lead the charge in transforming product data governance and analytics. Establish a unified source of truth for product metrics, drive strategic KPI development, and enhance transparency across teams t...

Virginia, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $300K *

Join a team that's driving sales growth in annuity products. Leverage technology and data to maximize revenue, build strategic plans, and collaborate with sales teams to achieve defined goals in a dyn...

Dallas, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $100K *

Champion sales growth by developing relationships and driving revenue in the hospital OR and post-acute care settings. Leverage product expertise to meet territory goals while ensuring exceptional cus...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Manage P&L for multiple states, driving pricing strategy and regulatory compliance. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance product performance and profitability while presenting insights to senior...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.