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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$89K - $121K *

Join a team that's dedicated to transforming patient care by connecting with healthcare professionals. Drive sales and implement marketing strategies while building relationships and ensuring product...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $100K *

Drive sales success by implementing strategic marketing initiatives and delivering impactful presentations to healthcare professionals. Engage effectively with clients to enhance product visibility an...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Transform customer engagement by driving sales in a designated territory. Leverage strategic insights and relationship-building skills to achieve sales targets and foster long-term loyalty while manag...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$89K - $155K *

Drive sales success by connecting with healthcare professionals, delivering clinical insights, and navigating payer complexities to enhance patient access and product utilization in a dynamic territor...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$113K - $142K *

Lead the charge in driving sales growth and market share in the Urology sector. Build strong relationships, leverage clinical expertise, and navigate the healthcare landscape to exceed objectives whil...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$89K - $155K *

Unlock potential by connecting with medical professionals to promote products, drive sales, and navigate payer complexities. Collaborate with teams to enhance strategies and ensure patient access whil...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $162K *

Unlock potential by developing effective strategies and relationships to drive sales growth in the territory, ensuring compliance with regulations and high levels of customer engagement through effect...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$89K - $155K *

Transform healthcare by connecting with medical professionals, delivering clinical insights, and driving product utilization. Lead sales initiatives, build relationships, and uphold values to enhance...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$200K - $300K *

Drive growth by managing enterprise accounts, focusing on upselling and cross-selling. Leverage strong relationships and cybersecurity expertise to achieve revenue targets while ensuring long-term acc...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$121K - $227K *

Inspire change by leveraging scientific expertise to enhance patient outcomes. Engage with healthcare professionals, analyze market trends, and develop strategic plans to drive sales in specialized th...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$121K - $227K *

Unlock potential by driving innovative sales strategies in specialized therapeutic areas, engaging healthcare professionals, and developing tailored solutions to enhance patient outcomes across Colora...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$107K - $166K *

Unlock potential by engaging healthcare professionals and enhancing customer insights through strategic outreach and collaboration within a dynamic pharmaceutical environment, driving impactful busine...

Montgomery, ALRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$107K - $166K *

Join a team that's enhancing healthcare engagement by proactively reaching out to HCPs, delivering on-label product information and insights, and driving strategic business decisions through strong co...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$109K - $119K *

Drive your career with a dynamic sales role focused on advancing nursing care products. Utilize solution-based selling strategies to exceed sales goals and build strong relationships within the U.S. A...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$109K - $119K *

Lead the charge in advancing nursing care solutions by leveraging your sales expertise to exceed goals in the U.S. Acute Care Hospital market. Build relationships and drive revenue through strategic t...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$109K - $119K *

Unlock sales potential by driving nursing care product solutions in the U.S. Acute Care market. Collaborate with healthcare professionals to exceed targets and enhance patient care through innovative...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$109K - $119K *

Accelerate sales growth by leveraging solution-based selling in the Nursing Care product portfolio, driving revenue in the U.S. Acute Care Hospital market through strategic territory management and re...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$109K - $119K *

Optimize sales strategies and drive growth in the Nursing Care product portfolio by leveraging solution-based selling techniques within your assigned territory, fostering relationships with clinicians...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$145K - $175K *

Unlock potential by leading medical engagements with key decision makers in the healthcare ecosystem. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive access and value for GSK's portfolio, ensuring im...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Partner with us to lead impactful medical engagements with key decision makers, driving access and value for GSK's portfolio. Collaborate across teams to shape strategies that enhance customer relatio...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's driving sales growth by building relationships and securing new business in diagnostics. This field-based role requires strategic planning and execution to enhance account ownership...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$70K - $95K *

Pioneer new business growth by building relationships and driving sales in diagnostics. This field-based role requires strategic planning and execution to enhance account ownership and secure profitab...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by building trusted relationships with healthcare professionals, executing strategic territory plans, and delivering impactful conversations that enhance patient care and drive sales...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $230K *

Engineer impactful relationships in oncology by promoting innovative therapies, driving patient access, and exceeding performance goals. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance care delivery and leve...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$89K - $155K *

Join a dynamic team as you connect with medical professionals, delivering clinical insights and driving product utilization. Play a key role in achieving sales targets while fostering relationships an...

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  •   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.