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.
Specialty Representative/ Senior Specialty Representative – Bone Health - Philadelphia, PA (Overlay)
$89K - $155K *
Drive impactful sales by connecting with medical professionals, delivering clinical insights, and navigating payer complexities to enhance patient care and product utilization in a dynamic territory...
4 days ago
Sales Representative, Neurology - Downtown Toronto, Scarborough, Markham, Oshawa & Winnipeg Manitoba
$86K - $108K *
Innovate the future of specialty pharmaceuticals by driving sales initiatives and building partnerships with healthcare providers to enhance patient care within the CNS sector, while exceeding sales t...
4 weeks ago
Endo Sales Representative - Los Angeles, CA
$80K - $100K *
Champion sales growth by implementing strategic marketing initiatives and delivering impactful presentations to healthcare professionals. Drive results through effective territory management and custo...
3 weeks ago
Endo Sales Representative - Los Angeles, CA
$80K - $100K *
Join a dynamic sales team to drive product growth through strategic planning and effective presentations. Engage with healthcare professionals, manage territory coverage, and exceed sales goals while...
3 weeks ago
Endo Sales Representative - Los Angeles, CA
$80K - $100K *
Join our dynamic sales team to drive product growth through strategic planning and effective presentations. Engage with healthcare professionals, manage territory activities, and exceed sales goals wh...
3 weeks ago
Specialty Representative/Sr Specialty Representative - Primary Care - Palm Springs E, CA
$89K - $171K *
Champion our mission by connecting with medical professionals, delivering clinical insights, and driving product utilization. Play a pivotal role in achieving sales targets while navigating the comple...
Yesterday
Specialty Representative/Sr Specialty Representative - Primary Care - Palm Springs E, CA
$89K - $171K *
Champion your career by connecting with healthcare professionals, driving product utilization, and implementing marketing strategies in a dynamic sales environment. Collaborate with teams to enhance p...
Yesterday
Specialty Representative/Sr Specialty Representative - Primary Care - Palm Springs E, CA
$89K - $171K *
Drive impactful relationships with healthcare professionals by delivering clinical insights and promoting product utilization. Lead sales initiatives in a dynamic territory, ensuring patient access an...
Yesterday
Specialty Representative/Sr Specialty Representative - Primary Care - Palm Springs E, CA
$89K - $171K *
Unlock potential by connecting with healthcare professionals to promote innovative products. Drive sales through strategic engagement, relationship building, and clinical expertise while navigating co...
Yesterday
Specialty Representative/Sr Specialty Representative -Primary Care -Tampa W, FL
$89K - $171K *
Join us to drive sales and build relationships with healthcare professionals, leveraging your clinical knowledge to promote our products and enhance patient care in a dynamic territory. Your expertise...
Today
Specialty Representative/Sr Specialty Representative - Primary Care - San Francisco, CA
$89K - $171K *
Transform healthcare by connecting with medical professionals to promote innovative products. Drive sales success through strategic engagement and relationship-building while navigating complex payer...
Today
Specialty Representative/Sr Specialty Representative - Primary Care - San Francisco, CA
$89K - $171K *
Elevate your career by connecting with medical professionals and driving product utilization. In this role, you'll implement marketing strategies, manage accounts, and collaborate with teams to enhanc...
Today
Specialty Representative/Sr Specialty Representative - Primary Care - San Francisco, CA
$89K - $171K *
Join a dynamic team to drive sales and enhance patient care by leveraging your clinical knowledge and relationship-building skills with healthcare professionals in a fast-paced environment...
Today
Specialty Representative/Sr Specialty Representative - Primary Care - San Francisco, CA
$89K - $171K *
Lead the charge in transforming patient care by connecting with medical professionals, delivering clinical insights, and driving product utilization in a dynamic sales environment. Your expertise will...
Today
Specialty Representative/Senior Specialty Representative - Primary Care - Abilene, TX
$89K - $171K *
Join a team that's dedicated to transforming patient care by connecting with healthcare professionals. In this role, you'll leverage your sales expertise to promote innovative products and drive impac...
Yesterday
Sales Representative - OR Specialty Products
$126K - $162K *
Advance your career by driving sales and building relationships in the acute care hospital market. Utilize clinical insights and solutions to enhance product penetration and revenue growth within your...
1 week ago
Endo Sales Representative - San Francisco, CA
$80K - $100K *
Drive sales growth by engaging healthcare professionals and implementing strategic marketing initiatives. Collaborate with the ENDO Sales Team to deliver impactful presentations and ensure comprehensi...
3 weeks ago
Endo Sales Representative - San Francisco, CA
$80K - $100K *
Help us drive sales growth by engaging healthcare professionals and delivering impactful presentations. Utilize strategic planning to cover your territory effectively, ensuring compliance and maximizi...
3 weeks ago
Endo Sales Representative - San Francisco, CA
$80K - $100K *
Unlock your potential as a Sales Representative, driving impactful marketing and sales strategies. Engage with healthcare professionals, deliver compelling presentations, and achieve sales goals while...
3 weeks ago
Specialty Representative/ Senior Specialty Representative – Bone Health - Arlington (Dallas S), TX
$89K - $155K *
Engage with healthcare professionals to drive product utilization and enhance patient care. As a key sales leader, you'll implement marketing strategies, build relationships, and achieve sales targets...
4 days ago
Specialty Representative/ Senior Specialty Representative – Bone Health - Arlington (Dallas S), TX
$89K - $155K *
Lead the charge in transforming patient care by connecting with medical professionals, delivering clinical insights, and driving product utilization in a dynamic sales environment. Collaborate with te...
4 days ago
Cardiovascular Sales Representative
$120K - $130K *
Unlock potential by driving sales success in the cardiovascular market. Build relationships, analyze data, and develop strategic plans to exceed goals in a collaborative environment. Utilize your expe...
3 weeks ago
Cardiovascular Sales Representative
$88K - $105K *
Unlock potential by driving sales excellence in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop strategic plans, foster physician relationships, and exceed goals for growth i...
3 weeks ago
Cardiovascular Sales Representative
$120K - $130K *
Unlock potential by driving sales success in a dynamic territory through strategic planning, relationship-building, and data-driven decision making while collaborating with cross-functional teams to a...
3 weeks ago
Cardiovascular Sales Representative
$90K - $110K *
Join a team that's dedicated to impactful sales and client relationships. In this role, you'll drive sales objectives, collaborate across functions, and leverage market insights to shape strategic ter...
3 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.