Pharmaceutical Sales Representative Jobs

A Pharmaceutical Sales Representative is a vital link between pharmaceutical companies and healthcare professionals. They sell their company's products, which include prescription drugs and medical equipment, to a variety of healthcare settings such as hospitals, clinics, doctors' offices, and pharmacies. Their role involves presenting and explaining complex scientific information in a clear, succinct manner, building and maintaining positive relationships with healthcare providers, and meeting sales targets. Additionally, they may also provide advice and support to healthcare professionals, and keep detailed records of all contacts and sales.

The job requires strong communication, persuasion, and negotiation skills, as well as a thorough understanding of the pharmaceutical industry and the products they are selling. The ability to learn and present scientific content and demonstrate a sales aptitude are key skills to success. Some pharmaceutical companies require their representatives to have a bachelor's degree, preferably in a related field such as biology, chemistry, or business. Certifications, like Certified National Pharmaceutical Representative (CNPR) from the National Association of Pharmaceutical Sales Representatives, can improve job prospects. Before becoming a Pharmaceutical Sales Representative, a person may have roles as a Medical Sales Representative, Sales Associate in a pharmaceutical company, or a Healthcare Marketing Specialist.

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Pharmaceutical Sales Representative - Manhattan, NY

  • New York, NY
  • 6 hours ago
  • New York, NY
  • 6 hours ago

Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. has launched a new customer engagement approach designed to better deliver on patient, caregiver and HCP expectations in an evolving healthcare environment. The...

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Pharmaceutical Sales Specialist Glaucoma - Little Rock, AR

  • Little Rock, AR
  • 7 hours ago
  • Little Rock, AR
  • 7 hours ago

Associate, Pharmaceutical Sales one will be responsible for covering a large territory and will focus on a defined target list of physicians/practitioners within the territory....

Pharmaceutical Sales Representative / Diabetes - Chicago, IL - 2948813

  • Chicago, IL
  • 8 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 8 hours ago

The Pharmaceutical Sales Representative - Diabetes is primarily responsible for achieving sales forecast and gaining adoption and utilization of the drug....

Pharmaceutical Sales Representative - EL PASO, TX

  • El Paso, TX
  • 9 hours ago
  • El Paso, TX
  • 9 hours ago

Pharmaceutical Sales Representative - EL PASO, TX locations El Paso, TX time type Full time posted on Posted Today job requisition id R9539 Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. has launched a new customer...

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Pharmaceutical Sales Representative - Durham, NC

  • Durham, NC
  • 9 hours ago
  • Durham, NC
  • 9 hours ago

Pharmaceutical Sales Representative - Durham, NC locations Durham, NC time type Full time posted on Posted Today job requisition id R9562 Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. has launched a new customer...

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Pharmaceutical Sales Representative - Fort Worth

  • Fort Worth, TX
  • 12 hours ago
  • Fort Worth, TX
  • 12 hours ago

Job Description The EVERSANA/Iterum Therapeutics Pharmaceutical Sales Representative will achieve territory sales goals by promoting ORLYNVAH to physicians as well as other medical personnel within...

Pharmaceutical Sales Representative - Orlando

  • Orlando, FL
  • 12 hours ago
  • Orlando, FL
  • 12 hours ago

Job Description The EVERSANA/Iterum Therapeutics Pharmaceutical Sales Representative will achieve territory sales goals by promoting ORLYNVAH to physicians as well as other medical personnel within...

Pharmaceutical Sales Representative - Tampa/Gulf Coast

  • Tampa, FL
  • 12 hours ago
  • Tampa, FL
  • 12 hours ago

Job Description The EVERSANA/Iterum Therapeutics Pharmaceutical Sales Representative will achieve territory sales goals by promoting ORLYNVAH to physicians as well as other medical personnel within...

Pharmaceutical Sales Representative - Plano

  • Plano, TX
  • 12 hours ago
  • Plano, TX
  • 12 hours ago

Job Description The EVERSANA/Iterum Therapeutics Pharmaceutical Sales Representative will achieve territory sales goals by promoting ORLYNVAH to physicians as well as other medical personnel within...

Job Description The EVERSANA/Iterum Therapeutics Pharmaceutical Sales Representative will achieve territory sales goals by promoting ORLYNVAH to physicians as well as other medical personnel within...

Pharmaceutical Sales Representative - West Palm Beach/Ft. Lauderdale

  • West Palm Beach, FL
  • 12 hours ago
  • West Palm Beach, FL
  • 12 hours ago

Job Description The EVERSANA/Iterum Therapeutics Pharmaceutical Sales Representative will achieve territory sales goals by promoting ORLYNVAH to physicians as well as other medical personnel within...

Pharmaceutical Sales Representative - Brooklyn/Queens/Staten Island

  • Brooklyn, NY
  • 12 hours ago
  • Brooklyn, NY
  • 12 hours ago

Job Description The EVERSANA/Iterum Therapeutics Pharmaceutical Sales Representative will achieve territory sales goals by promoting ORLYNVAH to physicians as well as other medical personnel within...

Pharmaceutical Sales Representative - Austin/San Antonio

  • Austin, TX
  • 12 hours ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 12 hours ago

Job Description The EVERSANA/Iterum Therapeutics Pharmaceutical Sales Representative will achieve territory sales goals by promoting ORLYNVAH to physicians as well as other medical personnel within...

Pharmaceutical Sales Representative - Miami

  • Miami, FL
  • 12 hours ago
  • Miami, FL
  • 12 hours ago

Job Description The EVERSANA/Iterum Therapeutics Pharmaceutical Sales Representative will achieve territory sales goals by promoting ORLYNVAH to physicians as well as other medical personnel within...

Pharmaceutical Sales Representative - Dallas/Tyler

  • Dallas, TX
  • 12 hours ago
  • Dallas, TX
  • 12 hours ago

Job Description The EVERSANA/Iterum Therapeutics Pharmaceutical Sales Representative will achieve territory sales goals by promoting ORLYNVAH to physicians as well as other medical personnel within...

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Salary for Pharmaceutical Sales Representative Jobs Nationwide

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHirePharmacy research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Pharmaceutical Sales Representatives offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
61.6%
Master's Degree
16.4%
Doctorate Degree
7.2%
High School or GED
5.1%
Associate's Degree
5.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.9%
Some College
0.6%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Pharmaceutical Sales Representatives
1-2 years
33.0%
2-4 years
27.1%
4-6 years
23.4%
Less than 1 year
12.2%
10+ years
1.9%
6-8 years
1.6%
None
0.9%


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