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.
Endo Sales Representative - Salt Lake City, UT
$80K - $100K *
Drive sales success by implementing strategic marketing initiatives and engaging healthcare professionals. Utilize effective planning and relationship-building to exceed performance goals while ensuri...
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Specialty Sales Representative, Pulmonary - Phoenix East, AZ
$85K - $100K *
Transform healthcare by driving sales in the Pulmonology sector. Collaborate with healthcare professionals to promote innovative therapies, analyze market data, and develop strategic plans to exceed s...
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Specialty Representative, Psychiatry - Birmingham, AL
$100K - $120K *
Transform customer engagement by executing brand strategies in the field, managing territory effectively, and building strong relationships to maximize sales performance while adhering to compliance a...
5 days ago
Specialty Representative/ Senior Specialty Representative β Bone Health - Midland,TX (Overlay)
$89K - $155K *
Grow your career with us by connecting medical professionals to our innovative products. In this role, you'll drive sales, build relationships, and provide essential clinical knowledge to enhance pati...
5 days ago
Respiratory Pharmaceutical Sales Representative - Langhorne, PA
$80K - $95K *
Join a dynamic team to leverage scientific knowledge and business acumen, driving customer engagement and sales strategies for a leading biologic product in the asthma therapeutic landscape...
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Respiratory Pharmaceutical Sales Representative - Langhorne, PA
$80K - $95K *
Join a team that's dedicated to advancing healthcare by leveraging scientific knowledge and customer engagement to drive sales and support specialist customers in the biologics sector, while maintaini...
3 weeks ago
Specialty Representative/Senior Specialty Representative -Primary Care -West Orange, NJ
$89K - $171K *
Unlock your potential by connecting with healthcare professionals, delivering clinical insights, and driving product utilization. As a key sales leader, you'll implement strategies to enhance patient...
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Specialty Representative/Senior Specialty Representative -Primary Care -West Orange, NJ
$89K - $171K *
Lead the charge in transforming patient care by connecting with medical professionals, delivering clinical insights, and driving product utilization in a dynamic sales environment. Collaborate with te...
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: Specialty Representative/ Senior Specialty Representative β Bone Health -Inland Empire,CA
$89K - $155K *
Engage with healthcare professionals to drive product utilization and enhance patient care. As a key customer contact, you'll implement marketing strategies and achieve sales targets through effective...
5 days ago
Pharmaceutical Sales - Territory Manager, Dermatology/Immunology (DC - BALTIMORE, MD)
$90K - $115K *
Drive sales and promote products within a designated territory, collaborating with healthcare professionals to enhance patient impact and achieve sales goals through strategic engagement and relations...
2 weeks ago
Specialty Representative/Senior Specialty Representative -Primary Care - Waldorf, MD
$89K - $171K *
Drive impactful sales strategies by connecting with medical professionals, delivering clinical insights, and navigating payer complexities to enhance product utilization and patient care in a dynamic...
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Specialty Representative/Senior Specialty Representative - Primary Care - Cedar Hill, TX
$89K - $171K *
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 b...
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Specialty Representative/ Senior Specialty Repβ Bone Health - San Antonio E&W,TX (Overlay)
$89K - $155K *
Empower healthcare professionals by delivering clinical insights and driving product utilization. As a key customer liaison, you'll implement marketing strategies and foster relationships to enhance p...
5 days ago
Sales Representative - Phoenix - Craniomaxillofacial
$85K - $100K *
Lead the growth of a designated territory by promoting innovative craniomaxillofacial solutions, supporting healthcare professionals, and driving business success through consultative selling and exce...
2 weeks ago
Sales Representative - Maryland/Virginia - Enabling Technologies
$80K - $95K *
Drive revenue growth by strategically selling medical device solutions, developing customer relationships, and supporting surgical teams. You'll thrive in a high-performance environment focused on imp...
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Regional Account Manager - Specialty Pharmacy Sales- Philadelphia West
$100K - $120K *
Empower your career by driving sales growth in specialty pharmacy services. Build relationships with healthcare professionals, implement strategies, and exceed sales goals in a diverse territory while...
4 weeks ago
Regional Account Manager - Specialty Pharmacy Sales- Philadelphia West
$100K - $120K *
Unlock potential by driving specialty pharmacy services growth through strategic partnerships. Leverage your healthcare sales expertise to foster relationships with professionals, crafting tailored so...
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Specialty Representative/Senior Specialty Representative - Bone Health - Hartford N, CT (Overlay)
$89K - $155K *
Lead the charge in driving sales and building relationships with healthcare professionals, leveraging clinical knowledge to enhance product utilization and navigate payer complexities in a dynamic ter...
5 days ago
Specialty Representative/ Senior Specialty Representative β Bone Health - Princeton, NJ (Overlay)
$89K - $155K *
Elevate your career by connecting with medical professionals and driving product utilization. In this role, you'll implement marketing strategies, manage accounts, and provide clinical insights to enh...
5 days ago
Specialty Representative/Senior Specialty Representative - Primary Care - Manchester, NH
$89K - $171K *
Unlock your potential by connecting with healthcare professionals, delivering clinical insights, and driving product utilization. As a key player in our sales team, you'll implement strategies to enha...
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Specialty Representative/Senior Specialty Representative -Primary Care - Lowell, MA
$89K - $171K *
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 b...
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Specialty Representative - Virology HCV - (Greater Seattle, Tacoma, WA, Alaska)
$108K - $130K *
Innovate in a dynamic field role, executing brand strategies and driving sales performance across the Greater Seattle and Tacoma areas. Build strong customer relationships while ensuring compliance wi...
3 weeks ago
Specialty Representative - Virology HCV - (Greater Seattle, Tacoma, WA, Alaska)
$108K - $130K *
Drive sales performance and customer relationships in the Greater Seattle and Tacoma area. Execute brand strategies, manage territory effectively, and place patient needs at the forefront to achieve b...
3 weeks ago
Hospital Account Specialty Representative
$190K - $205K *
Drive territory growth by building relationships and educating healthcare professionals on product value. Collaborate across teams to optimize customer engagement and ensure successful execution in a...
4 days ago
Hospital Account Specialty Representative
$100K - $120K *
Help us drive growth in healthcare by building relationships and delivering impactful product presentations to hospital stakeholders, enhancing patient care through effective sales strategies and coll...
1 week 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.