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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$106K - $151K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$50K - $150K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$50K - $150K *

Transform client relationships by leveraging digital solutions, driving revenue growth through strategic consultative sales, and fostering long-term partnerships. Engage with clients to understand the...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$96K - $131K *

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $116K *

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$113K - $178K *

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4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$93K - $103K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $185K *

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Bedford, MARemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$88K - $118K *

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Ontario, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$160K - $200K *

Join a dynamic team as a senior leader driving profitable growth in healthcare services. Oversee sales strategy, lead a high-performing team, and collaborate across functions to deliver innovative sol...

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

$89K - $166K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$74K - $123K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$65K - $285K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$65K - $285K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

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Philadelphia, PARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $110K *

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Neenah, WIRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$93K - $128K *

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Richmond, VARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$114K - $120K *

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Philadelphia, PARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$246K - $332K *

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  •   11 - 15 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.