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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Specialty Representative/Sr Specialty Representative -Primary Care -Alexandria, LA
$89K - $171K *
Drive impactful relationships with healthcare professionals by delivering clinical insights and promoting product utilization. Lead sales initiatives in a dynamic territory, ensuring patient access an...
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Specialty Representative/Senior Specialty Representative -Primary Care -Lima, OH
$89K - $171K *
Partner with us to drive sales and enhance patient care by leveraging your clinical expertise and relationship-building skills in a dynamic territory. You'll engage with healthcare professionals to pr...
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Specialty Representative/Senior Specialty Representative - Primary Care - Tacoma N, WA
$89K - $171K *
Join a team that's dedicated to transforming patient care by leveraging your sales expertise to connect with healthcare professionals, drive product utilization, and navigate complex payer environment...
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Specialty Representative/Senior Specialty Representative - Primary Care - Spring, TX
$89K - $171K *
Accelerate sales growth by building relationships with medical professionals, delivering product knowledge, and navigating payer complexities to enhance patient care and achieve territory targets...
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Specialty Representative/Senior Specialty Representative - Primary Care - Spring, TX
$89K - $171K *
Engage with healthcare professionals to promote products and enhance patient care. Utilize your sales expertise to drive territory growth, build relationships, and navigate complex payer environments...
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Specialty Representative/Sr Specialty Representative - Primary Care - Brea, CA
$89K - $171K *
Join a team that's dedicated to transforming patient care by leveraging your sales expertise to connect with healthcare professionals, drive product utilization, and enhance patient access through str...
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Specialty Representative/Sr Specialty Representative - Primary Care - Brea, CA
$89K - $171K *
Empower medical professionals by delivering clinical insights and driving product utilization. Collaborate with teams to implement marketing strategies and achieve sales targets while building strong...
Yesterday
Specialty Representative/Sr Specialty Representative - Primary Care - Brea, CA
$89K - $171K *
Unlock potential by connecting with medical professionals to drive product utilization and enhance patient care. As a key sales leader, you'll implement marketing strategies and build relationships to...
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Respiratory Pharmaceutical Sales Representative - Pittsburgh, PA
$80K - $95K *
Unlock potential by leading customer engagement and sales strategies within a defined territory, leveraging scientific knowledge and business acumen to support specialist customers and drive product s...
2 weeks ago
Specialty Representative/Sr Specialty Representative - Primary Care - Los Angeles N, CA
$89K - $171K *
Drive your career forward by connecting with healthcare professionals, delivering clinical insights, and implementing marketing strategies to enhance product utilization and patient care in a dynamic...
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Specialty Sales Representative - Miami to Fort Myers
$120K - $160K *
Drive brand awareness and product adoption by engaging healthcare professionals and stakeholders. Execute territory strategies, build relationships, and navigate access dynamics to establish trust and...
5 days ago
Specialty Representative/Sr Specialty Representative - Primary Care - Fresno Central, CA
$89K - $171K *
Empower medical professionals by delivering clinical insights and driving product utilization. As a key customer contact, you'll implement marketing strategies and achieve sales targets while fosterin...
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Endo Sales Representative - Lansing, MI
$80K - $100K *
Drive sales success by engaging healthcare professionals, delivering impactful presentations, and executing strategic business plans. Collaborate with the ENDO Sales Team to enhance product visibility...
3 weeks ago
Endo Sales Representative - Lansing, MI
$80K - $100K *
Join a team that's driving sales success by implementing strategic marketing initiatives. Engage with healthcare professionals to promote products, manage territory effectively, and exceed sales goals...
3 weeks ago
Endo Sales Representative - Lansing, MI
$80K - $100K *
Engage with healthcare professionals to drive sales and implement marketing strategies. Utilize effective business planning to cover your territory, deliver impactful presentations, and achieve sales...
3 weeks ago
Professional (Senior) Sales Representative, Pain - Little Rock, AR
$100K - $162K *
Optimize sales performance by developing strategic business plans, driving quarterly goals, and building strong relationships with healthcare professionals, while ensuring compliance and continuous pr...
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Medical Sales Representative (Bay Area, CA)
$80K - $100K *
Accelerate growth by building and managing a physician office territory, driving adoption of wound care products. Own the sales cycle from prospecting to onboarding, achieving high revenue milestones...
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Specialty Representative/ Senior Specialty Representative – Bone Health - Arlington (Dallas S), TX
$89K - $155K *
Drive impactful relationships with healthcare professionals by delivering clinical insights and promoting product utilization. Lead sales initiatives to achieve targets while navigating complex payer...
5 days ago
Specialty Representative/ Senior Specialty Representative – Bone Health - Arlington (Dallas S), TX
$89K - $155K *
Join a dynamic team to drive sales and enhance patient care by leveraging clinical knowledge and building relationships with healthcare professionals in a fast-paced environment. Your expertise will s...
5 days ago
Specialty Representative/ Senior Specialty Representative – Bone Health - Arlington (Dallas S), TX
$89K - $155K *
Join us to drive sales and enhance patient care by connecting with healthcare professionals. Utilize your clinical knowledge and sales expertise to promote products, manage accounts, and achieve terri...
5 days ago
Specialty Representative/ Senior Specialty Representative – Bone Health - Arlington (Dallas S), TX
$89K - $155K *
Shape the future of healthcare by connecting with medical professionals, delivering clinical insights, and driving product utilization in a dynamic sales environment. Collaborate with teams to enhance...
5 days ago
Pharmaceutical Sales - Territory Manager - Dermatology Specialty
$87K - $159K *
Shape the future of dermatology by building relationships with healthcare providers, driving adoption of innovative therapies, and navigating the complex healthcare landscape to enhance patient care a...
2 weeks ago
Specialty Representative/ Senior Specialty Representative - Bone Health - Garland, TX
$89K - $155K *
Drive impactful sales by connecting with medical professionals, delivering clinical insights, and navigating payer complexities to enhance patient care and achieve territory goals through strategic re...
5 days ago
Specialty Representative/Senior Specialty Representative -Primary Care -Cleveland Central, OH
$89K - $171K *
Accelerate progress at the forefront of healthcare by connecting with medical professionals, delivering clinical insights, and driving product utilization in a dynamic sales environment focused on pat...
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Sales Representative - Primary Care - New York, NY (Manhattan)
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in driving primary care product sales by educating healthcare professionals and building relationships, while executing strategic plans to achieve sales targets in assigned territory...
4 weeks ago
What does a pharmaceutical sales representative do?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.