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.
Territory Business Manager / Rare Disease
$140K - $150K *
Accelerate progress at a pioneering rare disease GI/Hepatology team by driving sales strategies, fostering relationships, and delivering impactful presentations to achieve territory goals in a collabo...
5 days ago
Territory Business Manager / Rare Disease
$140K - $150K *
Join us to drive sales success in a new rare disease GI/Hepatology team. This role involves strategic territory management, building relationships, and delivering impactful presentations to maximize t...
5 days ago
Territory Business Manager / Rare Disease
$100K - $120K *
Unlock potential by driving sales strategies in a new rare disease GI/Hepatology team. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to exceed goals, build relationships, and deliver impactful presentati...
1 week ago
Territory Business Manager / Rare Disease
$110K - $130K *
Accelerate progress at the forefront of rare disease treatment by driving sales and building strategic relationships in a dynamic territory. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactfu...
1 week ago
Primary Care Sales Consultant Striker, Cardiorenal - Minnesota
$124K - $186K *
Lead the charge in driving sales strategies for Cardiorenal products, building relationships with healthcare providers, and collaborating with internal teams to enhance market presence and achieve bus...
Reposted yesterday
Specialty Representative, Migraine - Beaumont, TX
$95K - $115K *
Accelerate sales performance by managing territory and building strong customer relationships. Drive brand strategy execution while placing patient needs at the forefront, ensuring compliance with all...
3 weeks ago
Specialty Representative, Migraine - Beaumont, TX
$110K - $130K *
Elevate sales performance by executing brand strategies in the field, managing territory, and building strong customer relationships. Drive results through effective planning, market intelligence, and...
3 weeks ago
Specialty Representative/Senior Specialty Representative - Bone Health - Rapid City, SD
$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
Territory Sales Representative
$96K - $110K *
Unlock growth as you empower our agricultural partners by enhancing sales strategies and delivering innovative solutions. Drive market share and customer satisfaction across the Eastern Ontario territ...
1 month ago
Territory Sales Representative
$96K - $110K *
Accelerate progress at the forefront of agronomic sales by building customer relationships, delivering brand strategies, and ensuring product effectiveness, while achieving market share and profit goa...
1 month ago
Territory Sales Representative
$96K - $110K *
Drive strategic sales initiatives across Eastern Ontario to enhance brand presence and achieve sales, profit, and market share targets while fostering strong relationships with customers and partners...
1 month ago
Federal Account Executive (Remote)
$108K - $130K *
Shape the future of healthcare by managing federal account access and driving strategic initiatives across multiple geographies. Build executive relationships and leverage insights to enhance product...
Today
Federal Account Executive (Remote)
$108K - $130K *
Drive market access strategies across federal accounts, engaging key decision-makers to enhance product placement and utilization. Collaborate with teams to implement actionable insights and foster ex...
Today
Sales Representative - Birmingham/Huntsville - Breast Care
$96K *
Champion innovative imaging solutions by driving sales and fostering partnerships with healthcare professionals, enhancing patient care through advanced technology and strategic collaboration in a dyn...
2 weeks ago
Specialty Representative/ Senior Specialty Representative – Bone Health - Columbus, OH (Overlay)
$89K - $155K *
Engage with healthcare professionals to drive product utilization and enhance patient care. In this role, you'll leverage your sales expertise to build relationships, implement marketing strategies, a...
5 days ago
Specialty Representative/ Senior Specialty Representative – Bone Health - Columbus, OH (Overlay)
$89K - $155K *
Manage customer relationships by providing clinical product knowledge and navigating payer complexities. Drive sales through effective communication and strategic planning while collaborating with med...
5 days ago
Specialty Representative/ Senior Specialty Representative – Bone Health - Columbus, OH (Overlay)
$89K - $155K *
Transform healthcare by connecting with medical professionals, delivering clinical insights, and driving product utilization. As a key customer liaison, you'll implement marketing strategies and achie...
5 days ago
$92K - $110K *
Unlock potential by leading new projects, mentoring colleagues, and driving team success. Collaborate on objectives while receiving guidance to enhance project outcomes and foster a culture of growth...
1 week ago
Clinical Sales Specialist (CS) - Montgomery, AL
$140K - $155K *
Lead the charge in implementing sales strategies for approved products, building relationships with key healthcare providers, and managing territory plans to enhance brand loyalty and drive business s...
2 weeks ago
Sales Representative - Philadelphia Metro - Breast Care
$96K - $115K *
Engage with healthcare professionals to drive sales of innovative imaging technology, fostering relationships and educating users to enhance clinical outcomes. Take ownership of regional performance a...
Reposted 1 week ago
Sales Representative - Philadelphia Metro - Breast Care
$96K - $115K *
Shape the future of patient care by driving sales of innovative imaging solutions. Collaborate with healthcare professionals to enhance surgical outcomes and foster relationships that elevate your car...
Reposted 1 week ago
Regional Account Manager, US HPP, San Francisco, CA
$152K - $228K *
Join us to drive sales in the biopharmaceutical market by engaging healthcare providers and executing targeted business plans while ensuring high patient satisfaction and product visibility in your te...
1 month ago
Regional Account Manager, US HPP, San Francisco, CA
$152K - $228K *
Drive sales success by managing territory relationships and implementing strategic business plans. Educate healthcare providers on HPP disease, ensuring patient-centric partnerships with a focus on ma...
1 month ago
Pharmaceutical Sales - Neuroscience Specialist - Sacramento, CA
$107K - $166K *
Drive customer engagement and strategic insights by proactively collaborating with healthcare professionals, addressing complex clinical information, and enhancing business planning within a dynamic t...
2 weeks ago
Pharmaceutical Sales - Neuroscience Specialist - Sacramento, CA
$107K - $166K *
Empower healthcare engagement by connecting with HCPs through innovative outreach. Leverage your expertise to enhance patient care and drive strategic insights, collaborating with cross-functional tea...
2 weeks 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.