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 - Saint Louis W, MO
$100K - $162K *
Drive business growth by developing strategic plans and executing sales within your territory. Build strong relationships, achieve quarterly goals, and enhance your professional skills in a collaborat...
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CNS/Neuroscience, ADHD Territory Sales Representative - Salt Lake North UT
$115K - $150K *
Join us in driving sales success by executing targeted strategies to enhance ADHD treatment utilization. Collaborate with healthcare professionals, analyze market trends, and build strong relationship...
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Pharmaceutical Sales Specialist, Specialty Care CVRM - Oklahoma City, OK
$95K - $115K *
Transform patient care by leveraging scientific insights to drive sales and enhance healthcare professional engagement in the cardiovascular, renal, and metabolic sectors, ensuring a holistic approach...
3 weeks ago
Account Sales Representative (Orlando West)
$95K - $115K *
Accelerate progress at driving market adoption and business growth through strategic sales support. Collaborate with Clinical Field Specialists to enhance client relationships and promote product laun...
6 days ago
Account Sales Representative (Orlando West)
$95K - $125K *
Accelerate progress at driving market adoption and business growth through strategic sales support. Collaborate with Clinical Field Specialists to enhance client relationships and achieve revenue targ...
6 days ago
Pharmacist Account Manager - Remote Nevada
$108K - $184K *
Unlock potential by leveraging clinical expertise to enhance pharmacy benefit management, analyze drug trends, and build strong client relationships. Drive strategic recommendations and support client...
1 week ago
Screening Sales Representative - North Houston, TX
$61K - $122K *
Transform healthcare by advancing cancer screening solutions through strategic partnerships with providers, enhancing patient care, and driving business growth in a dynamic field-based role...
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Specialty Representative, Migraine - Lubbock, TX/Amarillo, TX
$95K - $115K *
Elevate your career by executing brand strategies and managing sales performance to build strong customer relationships. Drive impactful results in a dynamic, patient-centered environment while foster...
4 weeks ago
Specialty Representative, Migraine - Lubbock, TX/Amarillo, TX
$100K - $120K *
Join a dynamic team to drive sales performance, manage key accounts, and build strong customer relationships in the field. Play a pivotal role in executing brand strategies while focusing on patient-c...
4 weeks ago
Specialty Representative/ Senior Specialty Representative – Bone Health - Spokane, WA (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 achieve sales targets while foste...
5 days ago
Specialty Representative/ Senior Specialty Representative – Bone Health - Spokane, WA (Overlay)
$89K - $155K *
Help us connect with medical professionals by delivering clinical insights and driving product utilization. As a key customer liaison, you'll implement marketing strategies and achieve sales targets i...
5 days ago
Specialty Representative/ Senior Specialty Representative – Bone Health - Spokane, WA (Overlay)
$89K - $155K *
Drive sales success by connecting with medical professionals, delivering product knowledge, and navigating payer complexities to enhance patient care and achieve territory goals...
5 days ago
Specialty Representative/ Senior Specialty Representative – Bone Health - Spokane, WA (Overlay)
$89K - $155K *
Elevate your career by connecting with medical professionals, delivering clinical insights, and driving product utilization in a dynamic sales environment. Collaborate with teams to implement marketin...
5 days ago
Specialty Representative/ Senior Specialty Representative - Bone Health - Sunset Park, NY (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 achieve sales targets through eff...
5 days ago
Specialty/ Senior Specialty Representative – Bone Health - New Orleans/North Shore, LA (Overlay)
$89K - $155K *
Optimize customer engagement by leveraging clinical expertise to drive product utilization and sales in a dynamic territory. Collaborate with medical professionals to navigate payer complexities and e...
5 days ago
Specialty/ Senior Specialty Representative – Bone Health - New Orleans/North Shore, LA (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
Specialty/ Senior Specialty Representative – Bone Health - New Orleans/North Shore, LA (Overlay)
$89K - $155K *
Transform healthcare by connecting with medical professionals, delivering clinical insights, and driving product utilization. Lead sales initiatives in a dynamic territory, fostering relationships and...
5 days ago
Global Account Executive, Pharmaceuticals
$75K - $250K *
Engage with key Pharmaceutical accounts to drive strategic growth and influence IT spending. Build executive relationships, develop account plans, and collaborate cross-functionally to deliver integra...
6 days ago
Field Reimbursement Executive - Derm (West Florida)
$154K - $202K *
Elevate patient access by engaging healthcare providers to navigate payer barriers, ensuring timely treatment initiation for prescribed medications. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to enhance op...
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Field Reimbursement Manager, Oncology
$110K - $130K *
Elevate your career by educating healthcare providers on patient support programs and reimbursement strategies. Collaborate with oncology stakeholders to enhance access and streamline processes, while...
3 weeks ago
Regional Account Manager, US HPP, Wisconsin/North Chicago
$110K - $130K *
Join a team that's committed to improving patient outcomes through innovative sales strategies. Collaborate with healthcare providers in a dynamic territory, consistently exceeding sales objectives wh...
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Field Reimbursement Manager, Oncology
$110K - $130K *
Empower healthcare providers by educating them on patient support programs, access options, and reimbursement processes. Collaborate with internal teams to enhance account management and address payer...
6 days ago
Field Reimbursement Manager, Oncology
$110K - $130K *
Empower healthcare providers by educating them on patient support programs, access options, and reimbursement processes. Collaborate with oncology stakeholders to enhance patient care and navigate pay...
6 days ago
Field Reimbursement Manager, Oncology
$110K - $130K *
Shape the future of patient access by educating healthcare providers on reimbursement and support programs. Collaborate with oncology stakeholders to enhance patient care and navigate complex payer la...
6 days ago
Field Reimbursement Manager, Oncology
$110K - $130K *
Engage healthcare providers by educating them on patient support programs, reimbursement tools, and access options. Collaborate with internal teams to manage accounts and report payer trends, ensuring...
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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.