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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$70K - $95K *

Optimize sales and support efforts in a field-based role, collaborating with Territory Managers to enhance account management and drive growth. Engage with healthcare professionals to promote product...

St. Louis, MORemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$81K *

Elevate sales performance by promoting and servicing medical products, building relationships with healthcare professionals, and achieving territory goals through strategic selling and expert product...

New York, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $140K *

Shape the future of sales in British Columbia by leading a dynamic team, driving growth, and fostering relationships with key stakeholders to enhance market presence and profitability...

British Columbia, CARemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$163K - $239K *

Join us to drive strategic growth and profitability for key corporate accounts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions, establish pricing policies, and cultivate long...

Delaware, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$130K - $165K *

Join us to drive the launch of a pioneering biotech product, enhancing healthcare provider engagement and patient outcomes across your territory while achieving sales targets in a dynamic, fast-paced...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$139K - $184K *

Join a team that's committed to driving innovative regulatory projects, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to secure timely submissions and approvals for products in th...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $111K *

Join a team that's dedicated to expanding market share by driving competitive conversions in Diagnostic Imaging. This role focuses on building relationships with key decision-makers and achieving busi...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$98K - $134K *

Join a team that's driving growth by managing key accounts, building relationships, and executing sales strategies. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to enhance customer satisfaction and achieve...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$85K - $100K *

Elevate your sales career by building lasting client relationships and driving revenue growth. This role focuses on strategic account management, fostering connections, and leveraging a dedicated mark...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Manage a dedicated team to enhance patient access to complex medications, ensuring operational excellence and compliance while delivering exceptional experiences. Guide strategic improvements to optim...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$84K - $100K *

Transform premium accounting operations by leading teams, ensuring compliance, and driving process improvements through analytics and AI tools. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance service levels...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$180K - $200K *

Empower your career by owning the entire sales cycle in a dynamic, remote role. Drive success by building your pipeline, collaborating with leadership, and directly influencing product development whi...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$160K - $201K *

Lead the charge in developing high-quality clinical and regulatory documents. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure compliance and enhance clinical trial execution while mentoring a team of medical...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $125K *

Join a team that's driving growth in the healthcare purchasing services sector. This role focuses on acquiring new members in the independent senior living market, leveraging relationships and innovat...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$135K - $198K *

Unlock strategic growth by cultivating partnerships in the Beverage & Brewing sector. Collaborate with senior stakeholders to enhance customer success through innovative solutions, driving long-term v...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $175K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing patient care by selling innovative cardiac solutions. Drive sales and support activities, educate healthcare professionals, and achieve sales objectives while...

Santa Rosa, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Lead the Vendor Management Office, overseeing vendor governance, lifecycle management, and performance metrics. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure vendor services align with quality, compliance...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $250K *

Lead the charge in exceeding revenue goals by developing strategic sales approaches and nurturing customer relationships. Collaborate internally and externally to present tailored IT solutions that al...

Tennessee, USRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$112K - $125K *

Engage with us to drive sales growth in retail and food services across Western Canada. Collaborate with teams to develop strategies, manage customer relationships, and ensure timely delivery of produ...

Calgary, ABRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$85K - $105K *

Join us to drive pipeline growth as a Senior Sales Development Representative. Engage prospects, build relationships, and create qualified opportunities in high-hazard industries, leveraging AI tools...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$60K - $132K *

Lead the charge in treasury and risk management, driving strategic financial objectives and optimizing cash operations. Collaborate with leadership to enhance financial strategies and ensure complianc...

Ohio, USRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Partner with us to steer international clinical trials in inflammation, overseeing operations and leading teams to deliver high-impact results for our biopharmaceutical sponsor while utilizing CRO res...

North Carolina, USRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$159K - $273K *

Join a team that's transforming healthcare by leading strategic client partnerships. Use your executive influence to drive growth, improve outcomes and enhance client satisfaction while managing a hig...

Minnetonka, MNRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$192K - $260K *

Partner with us to transform R&D capabilities through innovative learning experiences, aligning workforce development with strategic priorities and enhancing employee performance across diverse functi...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$129K - $174K *

Lead a dynamic programming team to enhance data analysis strategies, ensuring high-quality biomedical data presentation while driving efficiency and innovation in a collaborative environment focused o...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   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.