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.
Professional (Senior) Sales Representative, Pain - Kansas City E, KS
$100K - $162K *
Develop business strategies to achieve sales targets in the assigned territory. Build relationships with customers and peers while adhering to ethical sales practices. Play a key role in driving produ...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Specialty Representative/Senior Specialty Representative -Primary Care -Cherry Hill, NJ
$89K - $171K *
Engage with healthcare professionals to drive product utilization and enhance patient care. In this role, you'll leverage clinical knowledge and sales expertise to build relationships, implement marke...
Yesterday
Specialty Representative/Senior Specialty Representative -Primary Care -Cherry Hill, NJ
$89K - $171K *
Drive progress at the forefront of healthcare by connecting with medical professionals, delivering clinical insights, and implementing marketing strategies to enhance patient care and product utilizat...
Yesterday
Specialty Representative/ Senior Specialty Representative – Bone Health - Tyler, TX (Overlay)
$89K - $155K *
Accelerate progress at the forefront of healthcare by connecting with medical professionals, delivering clinical insights, and driving product utilization to enhance patient care in a dynamic sales en...
5 days ago
Specialty Representative/ Senior Specialty Representative – Bone Health - Tyler, TX (Overlay)
$89K - $155K *
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...
5 days ago
Specialty Representative/ Senior Specialty Representative – Bone Health - Tyler, TX (Overlay)
$89K - $155K *
Engage with medical professionals to promote products and drive sales in your territory. Utilize clinical knowledge and relationship-building skills to navigate payer environments and ensure product a...
5 days ago
Specialty Representative/ Senior Specialty Representative – Bone Health - Tyler, TX (Overlay)
$89K - $155K *
Drive impactful sales strategies by connecting with medical professionals, delivering clinical insights, and navigating payer complexities to enhance patient care and achieve territory sales goals...
5 days ago
$160K - $200K *
Drive growth and strengthen relationships across community clinics and AICs. Develop new business and expand partnerships while collaborating with key decision-makers in a complex healthcare market. T...
2 weeks ago
Specialty Representative/Sr Specialty Representative -Primary Care -Baton Rouge S, LA
$89K - $171K *
Champion growth by connecting with medical professionals, delivering clinical insights, and driving product utilization in a dynamic sales environment. Collaborate with teams to implement marketing st...
Yesterday
Specialty Representative/Sr Specialty Representative -Primary Care -Davenport, IA
$89K - $171K *
Transform your career by connecting with healthcare professionals and driving product utilization. In this dynamic role, you'll lead sales efforts, build relationships, and contribute to patient care...
Yesterday
Specialty Representative/Senior Specialty Representative - Primary Care - Humble, TX
$89K - $171K *
Elevate your career by connecting with healthcare professionals, delivering clinical insights, and driving product utilization in a dynamic sales environment. Collaborate with teams to implement marke...
Yesterday
Specialty Representative/Sr Specialty Representative -Primary Care -Fort Lauderdale Central, FL
$89K - $171K *
Engage with healthcare professionals to drive product utilization and enhance patient care. As a key customer contact, you'll implement marketing strategies, build relationships, and achieve sales tar...
Yesterday
Respiratory Pharmaceutical Sales Representative - Cincinnati, OH (West)
$99K - $165K *
Transform patient outcomes by leveraging scientific expertise and customer insights to drive sales strategies in a dynamic field role. Engage with healthcare professionals and provide solutions to imp...
4 weeks ago
Field Sales Representative (Phoenix, AZ)
$76K - $142K *
Optimize sales growth by managing a territory of Independent Agencies, fostering relationships, and executing strategic plans to enhance market share and profitability for Mercury products...
2 weeks ago
Specialty Representative/Senior Specialty Representative - Bone Health - Fairfax, VA (Overlay)
$89K - $155K *
Empower your sales expertise by connecting with healthcare professionals, driving product utilization, and navigating complex payer environments to enhance patient care and achieve sales targets in a...
5 days ago
CNS/Neuroscience, ADHD Territory Sales Representative - Montgomery AL
$115K - $150K *
Join us to achieve ambitious sales goals by driving utilization within your territory, engaging healthcare professionals, and developing strategic business plans. Leverage your expertise in ADHD to cr...
4 weeks ago
Specialty Representative/Senior Specialty Representative - Bone Health - Hartford S, CT (Overlay)
$89K - $155K *
Unlock potential by serving as a vital link between medical professionals and our innovative products, driving sales and ensuring patient access through strategic relationship management and clinical...
5 days ago
Specialty Representative/Senior Specialty Representative -Primary Care -Brooklyn, NY
$89K - $171K *
Champion customer engagement by leveraging clinical expertise to drive product utilization and sales growth. Collaborate with medical professionals to navigate payer complexities while implementing st...
Yesterday
Specialty Representative/Senior Specialty Representative -Primary Care -Brooklyn, NY
$89K - $171K *
Inspire growth by connecting with medical professionals, delivering clinical insights, and driving product utilization. This role requires strategic relationship-building and effective communication t...
Yesterday
Specialty Representative, Psychiatry - St. Petersburg, FL
$108K - $130K *
Execute brand strategy and sales performance in the field, managing territory and accounts. Build strong customer relationships to maximize sales while adhering to company policies and regulations, en...
3 weeks ago
Specialty Representative, Psychiatry - St. Petersburg, FL
$100K - $120K *
Empower your career by executing brand strategies and building strong customer relationships. Drive sales performance and optimize market access while placing patient needs at the forefront. Join us i...
3 weeks ago
Specialty Representative/ Senior Specialty Representative – Bone Health - Virginia Beach, VA
$89K - $155K *
Drive sales success by connecting with medical professionals, delivering clinical insights, and navigating payer complexities to enhance patient care and achieve territory goals through strategic enga...
5 days ago
Endo Sales Representative - Des Moines, IA
$80K - $100K *
Engage with healthcare professionals to drive product sales through strategic planning and effective presentations. Collaborate with the ENDO Sales Team to enhance customer relationships and achieve p...
3 weeks ago
Endo Sales Representative - Des Moines, IA
$80K - $100K *
Join a team that's dedicated to driving sales success through strategic planning and effective customer engagement. Utilize your expertise to promote products, build relationships, and achieve perform...
3 weeks ago
Endo Sales Representative - Des Moines, IA
$80K - $100K *
Shape the future of healthcare sales by driving product promotion and building relationships with healthcare professionals. Utilize strategic planning and effective presentations to exceed sales goals...
3 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.