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.
Major Accounts Sales Representative - Core
$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
Major Accounts Sales Representative - Core
$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
Key Account Manager, Rare Blood Disorders Southwest
$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
Regional Sales Representative in Collections - Wyoming
$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
Endo Region Business Manager - West
$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...
5 days ago
Endo Region Business Manager - West
$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...
5 days ago
Endo Region Business Manager - West
$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...
5 days ago
Endo Region Business Manager - West
$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...
5 days ago
Endo Region Business Manager - West
$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...
5 days ago
Specialty Representative, Rheumatology - Minneapolis
$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...
1 week ago
Specialty Representative, Rheumatology - Minneapolis
$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
$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
$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
$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
District Sales Manager - Bone Health - OC North, CA
$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
Vaccine Customer Representative - Tri - Cities WA
$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...
5 days ago
Cardiology Account Specialist - Scranton, PA
$112K - $168K *
Drive success in healthcare sales by exceeding budgets and fostering relationships with key stakeholders. Utilize your expertise in heart failure to navigate challenges and implement strategic plans t...
1 week ago
Oncology Account Manager - Dallas TX
$150K - $175K *
Lead strategic account management and sales initiatives in Oncology, enhancing patient outcomes through effective relationship building and collaboration with healthcare providers across the Dallas/Fo...
1 week ago
Territory Sales Representative, Implants MIS
$82K - $150K *
Elevate your career by driving growth in the dental implant market. This role focuses on acquiring new customers, expanding market share, and positioning value-driven solutions, requiring a proactive...
Reposted yesterday
Territory Sales Representative, Implants MIS
$82K - $150K *
Elevate sales growth by aggressively prospecting and converting new dental implant accounts. Focus on expanding market share and positioning value-driven solutions while collaborating with internal te...
2 weeks ago
Territory Sales Representative, Implants MIS
$82K - $150K *
Accelerate growth by driving new customer acquisition and expanding market share in the dental implant sector. Leverage your sales expertise to build relationships, convert competitive accounts, and p...
Reposted yesterday
Territory Sales Representative, Implants MIS
$82K - $150K *
Drive growth by aggressively prospecting and converting new dental implant accounts. Leverage a hunter mentality to expand market share, build relationships, and position value-oriented solutions with...
Reposted yesterday
Territory Sales Representative, Implants MIS
$82K - $150K *
Accelerate growth by driving new customer acquisition and expanding market share in the dental implant sector. Leverage a hunter mentality to convert competitive accounts and position value-oriented s...
Reposted yesterday
Territory Sales Representative, Implants MIS
$82K - $150K *
Accelerate your career by driving growth in the dental implant market. Leverage your sales expertise to open new accounts, convert competitive users, and expand market share while delivering value-ori...
2 weeks ago
Territory Sales Representative, Implants MIS
$82K - $150K *
Transform your career by driving growth in the dental implant market. Leverage your sales expertise to open new accounts, convert competitive users, and expand market share while delivering value-orie...
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.