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.
Territory Manager (PAIN) (Manhattan)
$110K - $150K *
Lead the charge in driving product adoption and sales performance for Pain products within a defined territory. Collaborate with healthcare providers and cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional...
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Medical Science Liaison Endocrinology (Buffalo, NY OR Rochester, NY)
$160K - $220K *
Unlock your potential as a Medical Science Liaison, building relationships with key opinion leaders and providing crucial scientific support in Cushing's Syndrome, Cushing's Disease, and Acromegaly, w...
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Trauma Sales Representative - Stockton/Lodi
$100K - $120K *
Join a dynamic team to drive sales and support trauma products in a fast-paced environment. Build relationships with healthcare professionals while managing on-call responsibilities to ensure optimal...
6 days ago
Trauma Sales Representative - Stockton/Lodi
$85K - $100K *
Drive success by executing territory sales plans and providing clinical support during trauma procedures. Build relationships with healthcare professionals while managing priorities in a fast-paced en...
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Regional Patient Access Lead- North East
$175K - $238K *
Champion a team of Patient Access Liaisons, driving performance and strategic direction to enhance patient support and access to medications in the rare disease sector. Lead training, compliance, and...
3 weeks ago
Regional Patient Access Lead- North East
$175K - $238K *
Transform patient access by leading a dedicated team, ensuring effective communication and support for patients' needs while driving strategic initiatives and performance metrics in a collaborative en...
3 weeks ago
District Manager, Immunology Gastroenterology, South Ohio
$130K - $224K *
Champion the future of immunology by leading a high-performing sales team. Drive strategy, influence stakeholders, and elevate team effectiveness to deliver innovative patient solutions and enhance cu...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
District Manager, Immunology Gastroenterology, South Ohio
$130K - $224K *
Drive excellence by leading a high-performing sales team in Immunology, crafting strategies to achieve impactful results and fostering collaboration across key stakeholders to enhance customer experie...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Rheumatology Territory Business Manager, Philadelphia, PA
$110K - $130K *
Unlock potential by driving demand in Rheumatology through strategic relationships and data-driven insights. Collaborate with healthcare professionals to enhance patient access and outcomes while achi...
1 week ago
Regional Sales Manager - Ontario
$100K - $120K *
Lead the charge in driving commercial growth across Ontario by defining sales strategies, developing a high-performing team, and expanding market presence through strategic relationships and collabora...
2 weeks ago
Regional Sales Manager - Ontario
$100K - $120K *
Transform regional sales by leading a dynamic team, driving growth, and fostering strategic partnerships in Ontario's healthcare market. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance performance and achie...
2 weeks ago
$100K - $120K *
Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional pharmaceutical services in post-acute and long-term care settings, ensuring superior patient care and compliance with regulations while collabora...
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Senior Oncology Account Manager, Harrisburg
$150K - $230K *
Transform healthcare by building strong relationships with key oncology stakeholders. Drive product promotion and exceed performance goals while ensuring patient access to innovative therapies in a dy...
1 week ago
Specialty Representative/ Senior Specialty Rep – Bone Health - Paducah/Evansville, IN(Overlay)
$89K - $155K *
Transform your career by connecting with healthcare professionals, driving product utilization, and implementing marketing strategies to enhance patient care in a dynamic sales environment...
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Medical Science Liaison - Great Lakes
$200K - $230K *
Engage with clinical trial sites and medical professionals to enhance strategic initiatives. Drive thought leadership in therapeutic areas through scientific expertise while ensuring compliance and fo...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Senior Sales Representative, HRO, Human Resources Outsourcing, Mid-Market Accounts
$90K - $110K *
Transform your career by driving business growth and building executive-level relationships. Leverage your strategic sales expertise to deliver comprehensive HRO solutions, while collaborating with cr...
2 weeks ago
Immunology Sales Specialist (The Delta)
$113K - $181K *
Join a team that drives sales strategies in immunology and autoimmune disease markets. Leverage your clinical expertise and relationship-building skills to exceed sales goals while managing a speciali...
3 weeks ago
Key Account Manager - Bone Health - Las Vegas
$159K - $215K *
Drive strategic account management by developing innovative market strategies, fostering relationships with healthcare providers, and executing plans to enhance sales performance across complex partne...
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Principal Regulatory Affairs Project Manager, Medical Devices
$108K - $130K *
Engage in leading complex regulatory programs across diverse medical devices, ensuring compliance and execution in global markets. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive strategic initiative...
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Associate Sales Representative (ASR) - Los Angeles
$80K - $100K *
Drive growth in women's health by supporting sales strategies and building relationships with healthcare professionals. Leverage your expertise to enhance market share and revenue through innovative m...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Associate Sales Representative (ASR) - Los Angeles
$80K - $100K *
Grow market share by supporting sales initiatives and building relationships with healthcare professionals. Leverage clinical expertise to drive revenue and enhance customer engagement in a fast-paced...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Field Sales Representative II - IP&E
$84K - $145K *
Elevate your sales career by defining markets and building relationships in a dynamic field sales role. Drive strategic plans, enhance customer satisfaction, and unlock new opportunities while promoti...
1 week ago
Field Sales Representative II - IP&E
$76K - $135K *
Champion strategic sales initiatives across Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Arkansas. Build and maintain key customer relationships while driving solution selling and ensuring customer satisfaction in...
1 week ago
Field Sales Representative II - IP&E
$91K - $150K *
Empower your career by driving sales in the Orange County/Irvine territory. Build strategic relationships, enhance customer satisfaction, and leverage your expertise in the electronics industry to unl...
1 week ago
Senior Consultant Commercial Strategy - Pharmaceutical
$100K - $120K *
Drive client success by maximizing asset value and enhancing commercial strategies. Collaborate cross-functionally to manage projects, adapt to changing priorities, and deliver insightful market analy...
5 days 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.