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 *

Unlock potential by driving regional sales strategies in oncology, fostering relationships with healthcare providers, and enhancing specialty pharmacy utilization through effective communication and s...

2 weeks ago

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

$156K - $247K *

Lead the charge in oncology sales by engaging with customers, educating stakeholders, and exceeding sales goals in your territory. Collaborate with a dedicated team to enhance customer experiences and...

RemoteRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$156K - $247K *

Champion the future of oncology sales by engaging with healthcare professionals, educating stakeholders, and driving sales growth in a dynamic territory. Collaborate with a dedicated team to meet cust...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$81K - $121K *

Engage with customers to drive sales growth through innovative solutions and strong relationships. Utilize a consultative approach to understand client needs and deliver tailored technical support, en...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$107K - $161K *

Drive revenue growth by building relationships and executing sales plans in targeted accounts. Leverage technical expertise to provide solutions and support, ensuring customer success in the Pulp and...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Elevate client engagement by driving regional sales strategies for specialty medications in Oncology. This field-based role focuses on building relationships, maximizing referrals, and supporting heal...

2 weeks ago

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

$118K - $177K *

Advance business growth by developing strong customer relationships and delivering tailored solutions in the chemical industry, leveraging technical expertise to drive sales and enhance customer opera...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in driving sales of HR technology solutions, managing full sales cycles, and cultivating relationships with decision-makers in companies with 50-149 employees to achieve strategic grow...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's driving growth by selling innovative HR technology solutions. Manage the full sales cycle, engage decision-makers, and leverage ADP's resources to cultivate new business opportuniti...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Transform your career by driving sales of innovative HR technology solutions. Manage a defined territory, engage decision-makers, and leverage a robust network to cultivate new business opportunities...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to drive sales of HR technology solutions, managing the full sales cycle within a defined territory. Cultivate relationships with decision-makers, leveraging consultative selling t...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$146K - $211K *

Lead strategic initiatives to enhance access and education for rare blood disorder therapies. Build trusted relationships with key accounts, develop tailored plans, and collaborate across teams to dri...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $100K *

Accelerate progress at driving sales growth through lead generation, impactful presentations, and strategic account management while consistently exceeding targets and fostering strong client relation...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$145K - $170K *

Inspire and lead a dynamic sales team to exceed targets while managing regional strategies, coaching representatives, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Collaborate on product planning a...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$145K - $170K *

Lead and optimize sales strategies by managing a team of representatives, ensuring compliance, and driving performance to exceed regional sales goals while participating in cross-functional projects a...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$145K - $170K *

Help us lead and inspire a high-performing sales team to exceed targets, drive strategic initiatives, and enhance market presence in the pharmaceutical sector while ensuring compliance and operational...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$145K - $170K *

Transform your career by leading a dynamic sales team to exceed goals, drive strategic initiatives, and enhance market presence in the pharmaceutical sector. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$145K - $170K *

Lead a dynamic sales team to exceed targets while managing regional strategies, coaching representatives, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Engage in project teams to enhance product pl...

Bridgewater, NJRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to optimize sales performance and build strong customer relationships in the pharmaceutical industry. Drive brand strategy and exceed financial targets while placing patient needs...

Minneapolis, MNRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Drive sales performance and brand strategy in the field, managing territory and accounts while building strong customer relationships to maximize sales and patient-centered solutions within compliance...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that facilitates patient access to neuroscience therapies, educating healthcare providers on reimbursement processes and collaborating across functions to enhance treatment fulfillment and...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $155K *

Transform healthcare engagement by driving tailored solutions for professionals. Leverage your sales expertise to meet objectives and enhance customer relationships within a dynamic territory, ensurin...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $155K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of healthcare sales by driving customer engagement and delivering tailored solutions. Leverage your expertise to meet performance objectives and enhance healthcare...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$173K - $234K *

Champion the future of healthcare by leading a dynamic sales team, driving performance, and fostering relationships with medical professionals to enhance patient outcomes and achieve sales targets in...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$79K - $124K *

Unlock potential by engaging healthcare providers to enhance immunization rates. Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver clinical insights and support customer needs, driving operational success and...

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5 days ago

  •   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.