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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$60K - $110K *

Drive success by managing territory sales, building relationships, and implementing strategies to exceed objectives while navigating complex clinical data and maintaining compliance with industry regu...

1 week ago

Β  β€’ Β  Less than 5 years exp.Β  β€’ Β  Business Services

$60K - $110K *

Engage with healthcare professionals to drive sales success in your territory. Develop strategic relationships, implement targeted programs, and exceed sales objectives while maintaining compliance wi...

1 week ago

Β  β€’ Β  Less than 5 years exp.Β  β€’ Β  Business Services

$60K - $110K *

Accelerate your career by driving sales success in a dynamic territory. Leverage your expertise to build relationships with key opinion leaders and implement strategic initiatives that maximize opport...

1 week ago

Β  β€’ Β  Less than 5 years exp.Β  β€’ Β  Business Services

$60K - $110K *

Drive your career with a results-oriented sales role, managing territory and building relationships with healthcare professionals while maximizing sales opportunities through strategic planning and ex...

1 week ago

Β  β€’ Β  Less than 5 years exp.Β  β€’ Β  Business Services

$60K - $110K *

Drive sales success by managing territory, building relationships, and implementing strategies to exceed objectives. Collaborate with healthcare professionals while navigating complex clinical data to...

1 week ago

Β  β€’ Β  Less than 5 years exp.Β  β€’ Β  Business Services

$60K - $110K *

Execute territory sales strategies to exceed objectives, build relationships with key opinion leaders, and enhance product understanding while ensuring compliance with regulations and corporate standa...

1 week ago

Β  β€’ Β  Less than 5 years exp.Β  β€’ Β  Business Services

$60K - $110K *

Drive your career with a results-oriented sales role, managing territory and building relationships with healthcare professionals while maximizing sales opportunities through strategic planning and ex...

1 week ago

Β  β€’ Β  Less than 5 years exp.Β  β€’ Β  Business Services

$173K - $234K *

Join a team that's dedicated to transforming patient care by leading sales initiatives, managing district teams, and collaborating cross-functionally to exceed sales targets and enhance customer relat...

5 days ago

Β  β€’ Β  Less than 5 years exp.Β  β€’ Β  Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$60K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to driving sales success through strategic territory management and relationship building with healthcare professionals. Leverage your expertise to exceed sales goals and...

1 week ago

Β  β€’ Β  Less than 5 years exp.Β  β€’ Β  Business Services

$108K - $130K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role focused on executing brand strategies, managing territories, and building strong customer relationships to drive sales performance and enhance patient-centered sol...

Winston Salem, NCRemote

1 week ago

Β  β€’ Β  5 - 7 years exp.Β  β€’ Β  Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by executing brand strategies, managing territory, and building strong customer relationships to drive sales performance while adhering to compliance and operational standards...

1 week ago

Β  β€’ Β  5 - 7 years exp.Β  β€’ Β  Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$61K - $122K *

Lead sales initiatives in the diabetes care sector by building relationships with healthcare professionals, driving product adoption, and achieving sales targets to enhance market presence and brand r...

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Β  β€’ Β  Less than 5 years exp.Β  β€’ Β  Healthcare

$75K - $100K *

Engage in driving sales growth and strategic relationships in hospital labs, optimizing a robust portfolio of laboratory consumables and capital equipment through presentations and collaboration with...

Reposted 5 days ago

Β  β€’ Β  Less than 5 years exp.Β  β€’ Β  Healthcare

$75K - $100K *

Accelerate progress at a leading Laboratory sales team by driving sales growth and collaborating with key decision makers to deliver innovative laboratory solutions. Enhance healthcare outcomes throug...

Reposted 5 days ago

Β  β€’ Β  Less than 5 years exp.Β  β€’ Β  Healthcare

$75K - $100K *

Lead the charge in driving sales for laboratory consumables and capital equipment, collaborating with healthcare professionals to deliver innovative solutions that enhance patient care while achieving...

Reposted 5 days ago

Β  β€’ Β  Less than 5 years exp.Β  β€’ Β  Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Transform healthcare by engaging OB/GYNs and promoting specialty products. Drive sales success through relationship-building and expert product knowledge while exceeding goals in a dynamic territory...

New York, NYRemote

3 weeks ago

Β  β€’ Β  Less than 5 years exp.Β  β€’ Β  Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Drive sales of specialty pharmaceutical products by engaging OB/GYNs and healthcare professionals. Build relationships, educate on product benefits, and exceed sales goals within your assigned territo...

3 weeks ago

Β  β€’ Β  Less than 5 years exp.Β  β€’ Β  Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$152K - $229K *

Unlock potential by driving sales growth in Hematology for PNH portfolio, focusing on academic centers and hospitals. Collaborate across teams to develop strong relationships and execute strategic bus...

Reposted 1 week ago

Β  β€’ Β  5 - 7 years exp.Β  β€’ Β  Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$89K - $155K *

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

5 days ago

Β  β€’ Β  Less than 5 years exp.Β  β€’ Β  Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$89K - $155K *

Join a team that's dedicated to transforming patient care by leveraging your sales expertise to connect with medical professionals, drive product utilization, and navigate complex payer environments i...

5 days ago

Β  β€’ Β  Less than 5 years exp.Β  β€’ Β  Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$89K - $155K *

Transform customer engagement by leveraging clinical expertise to drive product utilization and sales growth. Collaborate with medical professionals to navigate payer complexities and enhance patient...

5 days ago

Β  β€’ Β  Less than 5 years exp.Β  β€’ Β  Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$89K - $155K *

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...

4 days ago

Β  β€’ Β  Less than 5 years exp.Β  β€’ Β  Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$108K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to drive sales performance, build customer relationships, and execute brand strategies in the field. Leverage your expertise to maximize opportunities and enhance patient-centered...

Tucson, AZRemote

2 weeks ago

Β  β€’ Β  5 - 7 years exp.Β  β€’ Β  Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Drive sales performance and build strong customer relationships in a field-based role. Execute brand strategies, manage territory effectively, and leverage market insights to maximize sales opportunit...

2 weeks ago

Β  β€’ Β  5 - 7 years exp.Β  β€’ Β  Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$89K - $155K *

Elevate patient care by serving as a key liaison, delivering clinical insights and driving product utilization through strategic relationship-building and effective sales tactics in a dynamic healthca...

5 days ago

Β  β€’ Β  Less than 5 years exp.Β  β€’ Β  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.