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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$89K - $155K *

Unlock potential by driving sales and building relationships with healthcare professionals. In this role, you'll leverage clinical knowledge to promote products, navigate payer complexities, and achie...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Unlock your potential as you drive sales growth and build relationships in the Eastern Washington region. Collaborate with teams to deliver innovative solutions and achieve strategic objectives while...

Washington, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$108K - $130K *

Explore innovative sales strategies to enhance customer relationships and drive brand performance. Collaborate with healthcare providers to meet financial targets while ensuring compliance with indust...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate progress at driving sales performance and building strong customer relationships in a dynamic field role. Leverage market insights to optimize strategies and exceed brand objectives while e...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$140K - $155K *

Join a dynamic team to implement sales strategies, build relationships with healthcare providers, and drive product loyalty while navigating compliance and market challenges in a targeted territory...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $230K *

Optimize your career by driving oncology product success and building impactful relationships with healthcare professionals. Leverage your expertise to enhance patient access and deliver innovative so...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by driving sales in Surgical Technologies. Engage healthcare professionals, conduct evaluations, and build relationships to achieve territory goals while delivering exceptional produc...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$70K - $100K *

Accelerate your career in sales by joining a dynamic team focused on building relationships and driving business growth. This entry-level role offers comprehensive training and mentorship to help you...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$115K - $125K *

Transform your career by managing key pharmaceutical accounts, fostering strategic relationships, and driving growth through effective communication and cross-functional collaboration. Your expertise...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $125K *

Shape the future of pharmaceutical account management by cultivating strategic relationships, driving retention, and identifying growth opportunities. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver excepti...

Spartanburg, SCRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$162K - $203K *

Champion scientific engagement by building relationships with key opinion leaders in Urology and Women's Health. Leverage expertise to support medical strategies and enhance product knowledge across t...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $110K *

Unlock potential by developing strategies to enhance market share, driving sales in commercial hospitals and government accounts while fostering strong customer relationships and collaborating with cr...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $100K *

Unlock potential by driving sales of innovative Surgical Technologies. Engage with healthcare professionals, conduct product evaluations, and build lasting relationships to achieve sales goals in a dy...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Engage in a dynamic field-based sales role, promoting innovative Surgical Technologies. Build relationships with healthcare professionals, drive territory growth, and support surgical procedures while...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $157K *

Advance market share and sales objectives by building strong relationships and leveraging clinical expertise. Collaborate with teams to analyze trends and drive strategic initiatives in a dynamic heal...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $157K *

Join a team that's dedicated to driving sales growth in the specialty urology market. Leverage your clinical expertise and strategic insights to build relationships, analyze market trends, and exceed...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$60K - $100K *

Support the development of biological therapeutics and vaccines by applying analytical methods for product quality assessment and impurity detection. Collaborate in a fast-paced environment to enhance...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$63K - $135K *

Champion sales growth by building relationships with healthcare professionals, executing strategic business plans, and promoting specialty care products in your territory. Drive impactful educational...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$50K - $150K *

Empower your career by driving sales of innovative packaging solutions through strategic outreach and client engagement. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance customer relationships and achieve s...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$50K - $150K *

Accelerate progress at driving sales of innovative packaging solutions through strategic outreach and client engagement in a dynamic territory. Collaborate with teams to enhance client relationships a...

Chicago, ILRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$50K - $150K *

Champion innovative packaging solutions by driving sales through strategic outreach and client engagement. Leverage your expertise to build relationships and deliver tailored solutions that meet custo...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$50K - $150K *

Unlock potential by driving sales of innovative packaging solutions through strategic outreach and client engagement. Collaborate with teams to enhance customer relationships and achieve sales targets...

Mcallen, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$130K - $155K *

Unlock potential by serving as a scientific expert, fostering relationships with healthcare professionals, and supporting research initiatives in a designated therapeutic area to drive business object...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$124K - $186K *

Transform healthcare by driving demand and education in cardiology. Collaborate with key stakeholders to implement strategic plans, enhance product adoption, and build lasting relationships within top...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Engage with top headache centers and neurology accounts to drive sales performance. Develop strong relationships, implement territory plans, and exceed sales goals while ensuring compliance and delive...

Phoenix, AZRemote

1 week 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.