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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$117K - $195K *

Unlock your potential by providing scientific expertise and customer engagement to specialist clients. Lead sales strategies and develop strong relationships while navigating the reimbursement landsca...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Optimize account management for large payor clients, ensuring strategic planning and seamless service delivery. Collaborate with operations to enhance customer relationships and meet contractual oblig...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to strategic account management for large payor accounts. You'll enhance customer service, oversee contract administration, and ensure seamless operations while fostering...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$100K - $162K *

Join a team that's committed to driving sales success through strategic territory management and effective relationship building with healthcare professionals, ensuring high productivity and ethical s...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$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...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Take ownership of executing brand strategy and driving sales performance in the field. Build strong customer relationships, optimize territory management, and leverage market insights to enhance brand...

Oakland, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of healthcare by driving sales performance and building strong customer relationships. Collaborate with teams to execute brand strategies and optimize market access, ensuring patient...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$89K - $121K *

Unlock potential by driving sales strategies and promoting innovative therapeutics. As a key customer contact, you'll leverage clinical knowledge to achieve sales targets and enhance product access, w...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Transform customer relationships and drive sales performance by executing brand strategies in the field. Leverage market insights to optimize coverage and achieve financial targets while ensuring comp...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$142K - $224K *

Join a dynamic team as you engage with oncology stakeholders, educate on products, and drive sales growth in a diverse territory. Collaborate with colleagues to enhance customer experiences and achiev...

RemoteRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Elevate sales performance by executing brand strategies, managing territory, and building strong customer relationships. Focus on patient-centered solutions while adhering to compliance and maximizing...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Drive sales performance by executing brand strategies, managing territory, and building strong customer relationships. Focus on patient-centered solutions while adhering to compliance and maximizing b...

New York, NYRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$89K - $155K *

Join a team that's dedicated to transforming patient care by leveraging your sales expertise to connect with healthcare professionals and drive product utilization in a dynamic territory. Your role wi...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$89K - $171K *

Join a dynamic team to drive sales and enhance patient care by leveraging your clinical expertise and relationship-building skills. Engage with medical professionals to promote innovative products and...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Empower regional market access by leading strategy execution, customer engagement, and cross-functional collaboration. Drive business growth through innovative solutions while ensuring alignment with...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team as you drive market access strategies, manage key customer relationships, and collaborate cross-functionally to enhance business growth and performance in your region. Your leaders...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$89K - $155K *

Innovate in a dynamic sales role, connecting with medical professionals to promote products and enhance patient care. Drive sales success through strategic engagement and relationship-building in a co...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$89K - $155K *

Drive your career by connecting with medical professionals, delivering clinical insights, and implementing marketing strategies to enhance product utilization and patient care in a dynamic sales envir...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$89K - $155K *

Elevate your career by connecting with medical professionals, delivering clinical insights, and driving product utilization. As a key sales leader, you'll implement marketing strategies and build rela...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$89K - $155K *

Join a team that's dedicated to transforming patient care by leveraging your sales expertise to connect with healthcare professionals and drive product utilization in a dynamic territory...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Engage with healthcare providers to execute brand strategies, build relationships, and drive sales performance across a defined territory, ensuring patient-centered solutions while adhering to complia...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Drive sales performance by executing brand strategies, managing key accounts, and building strong customer relationships. Focus on patient-centered solutions while adhering to compliance and maximizin...

Syracuse, NYRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$89K - $171K *

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...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$89K - $155K *

Join a team that's dedicated to transforming patient care by connecting with medical professionals and delivering essential product knowledge while driving sales and fostering relationships in a dynam...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Partner with us to drive sales performance and build strong customer relationships. Leverage your expertise to execute brand strategies, optimize territory management, and enhance patient-centered sol...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 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.