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.
MSL/Senior Oncology, Multiple Myeloma (Mid-Atlantic)
$120K - $145K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of healthcare by providing expert scientific support and fostering relationships with healthcare professionals in a designated therapeutic area, driving research...
1 week ago
MSL/Senior Oncology, Multiple Myeloma (Mid-Atlantic)
$120K - $145K *
Pioneer a role that bridges scientific expertise and healthcare, fostering relationships with professionals to advance therapeutic initiatives and support research objectives across a designated terri...
1 week ago
$160K - $190K *
Unlock potential by providing strategic legal counsel to cross-functional teams in the Oncology sector, navigating regulatory complexities and influencing business outcomes while fostering leadership...
1 week ago
$160K - $190K *
Lead the charge in shaping legal strategies for Oncology medicines, partnering with cross-functional teams to navigate regulatory complexities and influence business outcomes while fostering long-term...
1 week ago
District Sales Representative - Lufkin, TX
$79K - $90K *
Grow your career with a challenging role fostering sales growth, building distributor relationships, and managing territory operations. Leverage your sales expertise to support product success and dri...
4 weeks ago
District Sales Representative - Lufkin, TX
$79K - $90K *
Join us to drive sales growth in your district by collaborating with independent distributors and retailers, fostering key relationships, and maximizing sales potential for our products in the marketp...
4 weeks ago
Institutional Account Manager - Central
$110K - $130K *
Lead impactful sales initiatives in the hospital sector, fostering strategic relationships and achieving business objectives across multiple states. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and ensure...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Field Reimbursement Manager, Bluegrass West
$176K - $242K *
Unlock patient access by engaging healthcare providers and delivering expert reimbursement support. Collaborate cross-functionally to navigate payer landscapes and optimize strategies for specialty th...
Yesterday
Field Reimbursement Manager, Bluegrass West
$176K - $242K *
Engage healthcare providers to optimize patient access and reimbursement for specialty therapies. This role requires strategic collaboration, deep payer knowledge, and exceptional relationship-buildin...
Yesterday
Field Reimbursement Manager, Bluegrass West
$176K - $242K *
Partner with us to enhance patient access and reimbursement strategies in a dynamic healthcare environment. Engage with providers, deliver education, and navigate payer complexities to ensure optimal...
Yesterday
Oncology Account Manager (Solid Tumor) Baltimore North
$161K - $268K *
Join a team that's dedicated to building strong partnerships with oncology teams. Manage your territory by executing strategic business plans, enhancing patient access, and collaborating with cross-fu...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
Oncology Account Manager (Solid Tumor) Baltimore North
$161K - $268K *
Grow your career with a dynamic role managing oncology partnerships to enhance patient access and outcomes. Collaborate cross-functionally while executing business plans that drive measurable results...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
Oncology Account Manager (Solid Tumor) Baltimore North
$161K - $268K *
Explore territory management to foster partnerships with oncology teams, driving patient access and strategic business outcomes. Collaborate across functions to enhance therapy availability and suppor...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
Oncology Account Manager (Solid Tumor) Baltimore North
$161K - $268K *
Optimize access to oncology therapies by building strong partnerships with care teams. Manage a defined territory, execute business plans, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve patien...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
Account Executive - Philadelphia, PA
$84K - $102K *
Drive sales growth by developing strategies to expand market share in healthcare sectors. Engage with clients, promote products, and resolve reimbursement issues while achieving sales goals and mainta...
Yesterday
Lead Quality Dossier Program Auditor
$110K - $130K *
Grow your career with a pivotal role in auditing Quality Dossier Programs, ensuring compliance and quality standards through effective communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams while...
6 days ago
Strategic Sales Rep (Westcoast/PST)
$50K - $150K *
Join a team that's driving sales growth by promoting innovative packaging solutions through effective communication and strategic outreach to clients in your territory...
1 week ago
Strategic Sales Rep (Westcoast/PST)
$50K - $150K *
Engage with clients to drive sales of innovative packaging solutions through strategic outreach and collaboration. Utilize your expertise to analyze market data, develop sales strategies, and foster s...
1 week ago
Strategic Sales Rep (Westcoast/PST)
$50K - $150K *
Engage clients by promoting innovative packaging and supply chain solutions through strategic outreach and collaboration. Drive sales growth in assigned territories while leveraging market insights an...
1 week ago
Strategic Sales Rep (Westcoast/PST)
$50K - $150K *
Engage with clients to promote and sell innovative packaging solutions through strategic outreach and collaboration. Utilize market insights to drive sales and enhance customer relationships in a dyna...
1 week ago
Account Manager/Specialty Account Manager -TAVNEOS- Fairfax, Virginia
$145K - $215K *
Lead strategic initiatives in the specialty pharmaceuticals landscape, driving product demand and account management in key healthcare settings. Collaborate with medical professionals to enhance patie...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Account Manager/Specialty Account Manager -TAVNEOS- Fairfax, Virginia
$145K - $215K *
Engage with healthcare professionals to drive product demand and provide expert account management. Foster relationships and navigate diverse healthcare settings to ensure patient access and support f...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Territory Business Manager - Philadelphia, PA
$170K - $250K *
Drive successful product commercialization and business growth by building trusted partnerships within the eye care community. Leverage insights and analytics to implement strategies that enhance cust...
Yesterday
$78K - $93K *
Build relationships with local businesses to deliver impactful employee benefit solutions. Engage in prospecting, networking, and client meetings while receiving comprehensive training and support for...
1 week ago
$78K - $93K *
Shape the future of employee benefits by building relationships with local businesses. Drive sales through networking and community engagement while receiving comprehensive training and support for ca...
1 week 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.