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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$95K - $115K *

Transform healthcare by driving regional sales strategies for specialty medications, focusing on Oncology. Engage with healthcare providers, analyze performance metrics, and foster strong relationship...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$95K - $115K *

Engage with healthcare providers to drive the adoption of specialty medications in Oncology. This field-based role requires building relationships, analyzing performance metrics, and executing regiona...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$88K - $105K *

Join a team that's driving the adoption of specialty medications in Oncology. This field-based role focuses on building relationships with healthcare providers, executing sales strategies, and maximiz...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$95K - $115K *

Accelerate your career by driving regional sales strategies in Oncology, fostering relationships with healthcare providers, and maximizing the adoption of specialty medications through hands-on engage...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$88K - $105K *

Drive regional sales strategy to enhance adoption of specialty medications in Oncology. Engage with healthcare providers, analyze performance metrics, and foster key relationships to ensure exemplary...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$95K - $115K *

Engage with healthcare providers to drive specialty medication adoption in Oncology. This field-based role focuses on building relationships, utilizing sales tools, and executing regional strategies t...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$95K - $115K *

Drive the adoption of specialty medications in Oncology by developing regional sales strategies, fostering relationships with healthcare providers, and utilizing data tools to maximize referral potent...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$88K - $105K *

Engage with healthcare providers to drive adoption of specialty medications in Oncology. This field-based role requires strong relationship-building skills and the ability to analyze performance metri...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$89K - $155K *

Shape the future of healthcare by connecting with medical professionals, delivering clinical insights, and driving product utilization in a dynamic sales environment focused on patient care and relati...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$108K - $135K *

Unlock your potential by driving sales success in specialty biopharmaceuticals. Collaborate with healthcare professionals to enhance patient outcomes and execute strategic business plans within primar...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $100K *

Join us to drive revenue growth by promoting innovative medical device solutions, building strong customer relationships, and supporting surgical teams in a dynamic, high-performance environment focus...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $100K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing healthcare by promoting innovative medical device solutions. Drive revenue growth, build customer relationships, and support surgical teams in a dynamic, high...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $100K *

Drive revenue growth by promoting medical device solutions, building customer relationships, and supporting surgical teams. Thrive in a high-performance environment while achieving sales targets and d...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$91K - $164K *

Join a team that's dedicated to evaluating prescriptions and consulting on medication use. Leverage your expertise to ensure quality assurance and support clinical decisions, while making a meaningful...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$197K - $267K *

Discover your potential as a District Sales Manager, driving sales and strategic initiatives in the oncology space while collaborating with diverse teams to enhance patient care and achieve business o...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$197K - $267K *

Transform oncology sales by leading teams, driving performance, and enhancing client relations. Collaborate cross-functionally to achieve sales targets, develop local Opinion Leader connections, and e...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$197K - $267K *

Lead the charge in driving sales performance across the Northeast region by leveraging clinical expertise and managing cross-functional collaboration to achieve ambitious goals and enhance customer re...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$197K - $267K *

Partner with us to lead a dynamic sales team promoting oncology solutions, driving performance, and shaping strategic market initiatives. Your leadership will enhance collaboration across departments...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$156K - $247K *

Champion the growth of our PAH business by managing key accounts, building provider relationships, and executing strategic initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and access to therapies in the Centra...

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5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$89K - $155K *

Join us to drive sales and build relationships with healthcare professionals, leveraging your clinical knowledge to promote our products and navigate payer complexities, all while achieving sales targ...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$173K - $234K *

Optimize sales performance by leading district teams, collaborating cross-functionally, and leveraging clinical knowledge to enhance customer relationships and achieve budget targets in a dynamic heal...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$76K - $204K *

Engage with healthcare professionals to drive innovative sales strategies and improve patient outcomes. Leverage your expertise in advanced therapeutic areas to analyze market trends and develop tailo...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$76K - $204K *

Engage with healthcare professionals to drive innovative sales strategies, leveraging advanced therapeutic expertise and market insights to enhance patient outcomes and foster strategic partnerships w...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in executing brand strategies and delivering sales performance while managing key accounts and building trusted customer relationships. Drive effective marketing tactics to maximize sa...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in executing brand strategy and enhancing sales performance within assigned territory, fostering strong customer relationships, and ensuring compliance with regulations to meet both sh...

4 weeks 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.