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Description
Join Syneos Health in partnership with a large Biopharmaceutical company as a Pharmaceutical Sales Representative (PSR). Become a part of a fast-paced and challenging environment where our compassion and dedication drive us to meet the unique needs and goals of our customers. The PSR role is responsible for building relationships with recognized experts, healthcare providers (HCPs) and prioritized stakeholders.
The successful PSR will:
- Achieve and/or exceed targeted sales goals in an assigned territory by developing, implementing, and executing an integrated territory business plan encompassing key accounts with the goal of maximizing sales
- Identify key influencers and achieve designated customer interaction expectations with a focus on top target customers
- Plan and organize activities to ensure regular and consistent coverage of the territory according to a plan of action
- Deliver clinical brand specific presentations of product(s) to physicians and other appropriate health care professionals
- Develop a complete understanding of the health care delivery system within each assigned customer, including the physician hierarchy, key pharmacy personnel, clinical nursing staff, etc.
- Develop deep product and competitor knowledge and understanding of local and regional market trends
- Analyze local trends, identifying long and short-term goals to craft a strong product business plan
- Collaborate and partner with peers in the sales organization, brand team and other support partners to deliver an extraordinary customer experience
- Manage territory budget to support sales and marketing activities
- Complete all administrative tasks in a timely manner
- Execute the company brand strategy and tactics within their assigned geographic area
- Participation in training and development programs
- Maintain adherence and compliance with all corporate, industry policies and procedures
Essential Requirements:
- BA/BS degree required, Life Sciences preferred
- Business to business sales experience or internship experience and/or sales degree or 2+ years of pharmaceutical experience
- Ability to identify key decision makers, develop positive relationships and strong customer dedication and influence prescribing habits
- Ability to learn, apply, and communicate products and disease states
- Proven track record of success in exceeding results
- Team player who can also work independently, highly collaborative and motivated to succeed
- Strong communication, business analytics and account management skills
Desired Requirements:
- Respiratory Experience
The annual base salary for this position is $60,000 – $90,000. Actual salary will vary based on various factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role. In addition, some positions may include a company car or car allowance and eligibility to earn commissions/bonus based on company and/or individual performance.
At Syneos Health, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. If your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway. At times, we will consider transferable skills from previous roles. We also encourage you to join our Talent Network to stay connected to additional career opportunities.
Why Syneos Health? Here, the work is challenging, and the pace is exhilarating. By joining one of our commercial teams, you’re empowered to succeed with the support, resources, and autonomy that you need. The diversification and breadth of our new and existing partnerships create a multitude of career paths and employment opportunities. Syneos Health has launched more sales teams in the last 5 years across all major therapeutic areas than the top 25 pharma companies combined. Join our game-changing, global company dedicated to creating better, smarter, faster ways to get biopharmaceutical therapies to patients. Experience the thrill of knowing that your everyday efforts are contributing to improving patients’ lives around the world.
Work Here Matters Everywhere | How are you inspired to change lives?
Syneos Health companies are affirmative action/equal opportunity employers (Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled)
At Syneos Health, we believe in providing an environment and culture in which Our People can thrive, develop and advance. We reward and recognize our people by providing valuable benefits and a quality-of-life balance. The benefits for this position will include a competitive compensation package, Health benefits to include Medical, Dental and Vision, Company match 401k, flexible paid time off (PTO) and sick time. Because certain states and municipalities have regulated paid sick time requirements, eligibility for paid sick time may vary depending on where you work. Syneos Health complies with all applicable federal, state, and municipal paid sick time requirements.
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Description
Join Syneos Health in partnership with a large Biopharmaceutical company as a Pharmaceutical Sales Representative (PSR). Become a part of a fast-paced and challenging environment where our compassion and dedication drive us to meet the unique needs and goals of our customers. The PSR role is responsible for building relationships with recognized experts, healthcare providers (HCPs) and prioritized stakeholders.
The successful PSR will:
- Achieve and/or exceed targeted sales goals in an assigned territory by developing, implementing, and executing an integrated territory business plan encompassing key accounts with the goal of maximizing sales
- Identify key influencers and achieve designated customer interaction expectations with a focus on top target customers
- Plan and organize activities to ensure regular and consistent coverage of the territory according to a plan of action
- Deliver clinical brand specific presentations of product(s) to physicians and other appropriate health care professionals
- Develop a complete understanding of the health care delivery system within each assigned customer, including the physician hierarchy, key pharmacy personnel, clinical nursing staff, etc.
- Develop deep product and competitor knowledge and understanding of local and regional market trends
- Analyze local trends, identifying long and short-term goals to craft a strong product business plan
- Collaborate and partner with peers in the sales organization, brand team and other support partners to deliver an extraordinary customer experience
- Manage territory budget to support sales and marketing activities
- Complete all administrative tasks in a timely manner
- Execute the company brand strategy and tactics within their assigned geographic area
- Participation in training and development programs
- Maintain adherence and compliance with all corporate, industry policies and procedures
Essential Requirements:
- BA/BS degree required, Life Sciences preferred
- Business to business sales experience or internship experience and/or sales degree or 2+ years of pharmaceutical experience
- Ability to identify key decision makers, develop positive relationships and strong customer dedication and influence prescribing habits
- Ability to learn, apply, and communicate products and disease states
- Proven track record of success in exceeding results
- Team player who can also work independently, highly collaborative and motivated to succeed
- Strong communication, business analytics and account management skills
Desired Requirements:
- Respiratory Experience
The annual base salary for this position is $60,000 – $90,000. Actual salary will vary based on various factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role. In addition, some positions may include a company car or car allowance and eligibility to earn commissions/bonus based on company and/or individual performance.
At Syneos Health, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. If your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway. At times, we will consider transferable skills from previous roles. We also encourage you to join our Talent Network to stay connected to additional career opportunities.
Why Syneos Health? Here, the work is challenging, and the pace is exhilarating. By joining one of our commercial teams, you’re empowered to succeed with the support, resources, and autonomy that you need. The diversification and breadth of our new and existing partnerships create a multitude of career paths and employment opportunities. Syneos Health has launched more sales teams in the last 5 years across all major therapeutic areas than the top 25 pharma companies combined. Join our game-changing, global company dedicated to creating better, smarter, faster ways to get biopharmaceutical therapies to patients. Experience the thrill of knowing that your everyday efforts are contributing to improving patients’ lives around the world.
Work Here Matters Everywhere | How are you inspired to change lives?
Syneos Health companies are affirmative action/equal opportunity employers (Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled)
At Syneos Health, we believe in providing an environment and culture in which Our People can thrive, develop and advance. We reward and recognize our people by providing valuable benefits and a quality-of-life balance. The benefits for this position will include a competitive compensation package, Health benefits to include Medical, Dental and Vision, Company match 401k, flexible paid time off (PTO) and sick time. Because certain states and municipalities have regulated paid sick time requirements, eligibility for paid sick time may vary depending on where you work. Syneos Health complies with all applicable federal, state, and municipal paid sick time requirements.
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400003830
400003830
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Who's Hiring
- サイネオス・ヘルス108
- Syneos Health Commercial Solutions103
- Inizio Engage62
- Immune Biopharma59
- Access Pharmaceutical32A
Top Industries Hiring
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
- Science & Research
- Education
- Medical Devices
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in pharmaceutical jobs.
- Bachelor's or advanced degree in pharmacy, chemistry, biology, or a related life science
- Experience with FDA regulatory submissions including INDs, NDAs, or BLAs
- Proficiency with Good Manufacturing Practice and Good Clinical Practice standards
- Familiarity with clinical trial management systems and pharmacovigilance databases
- Strong data analysis skills using SAS, R, or similar statistical software
- Active pharmacist licensure or board certification where applicable to the role
Tips for Your Pharmaceutical Job Search
Tailor your resume to the submission type
Drug development roles care about regulatory submissions, while commercial roles want sales metrics and territory data. Pull the exact language from each job posting and mirror it in your bullet points, ATS filters in pharma are strict and keyword-dependent.
Highlight therapeutic area expertise early
Hiring managers in oncology, rare disease, or CNS want specialists, not generalists. Name your therapeutic area in your resume summary and in the first line of your cover letter, burying it in a list of responsibilities makes it easy to miss.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists pharmaceutical openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for competency-based interview questions
Pharma interviews frequently use the STAR method to probe cross-functional collaboration, FDA compliance decisions, and managing study timelines under pressure. Prepare two or three stories from past roles that show you navigated a regulatory or scientific challenge to a concrete outcome.
Negotiate total compensation, not just base pay
Pharma offers often include a sign-on bonus, annual performance bonus tied to pipeline milestones, and equity or stock options at biotech companies. Understand the vesting schedule and how the bonus structure works before you accept, these components can significantly affect your total package.
Follow up with a scientific reference point
After a pharma interview, send a brief follow-up that references a specific pipeline product or therapeutic area the interviewer mentioned. It signals genuine interest and scientific engagement, which carry more weight in this field than a generic thank-you note.
Pharmaceutical Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most pharmaceuticals?
The most active employers for pharmaceuticals right now are サイネオス・ヘルス, Syneos Health Commercial Solutions, and Inizio Engage, and the most openings are in Pennsylvania, Illinois, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Demand tends to be strongest at large integrated pharma companies, contract research organizations, and specialty biotech firms with active pipeline programs.
How many pharmaceutical jobs are remote?
About 45% of pharmaceutical openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, though this varies widely by function. Medical affairs, pharmacovigilance, regulatory writing, and medical science liaison roles have the highest share of remote work, while manufacturing, quality control, and hands-on clinical roles almost always require on-site presence.
How do you become a pharmaceutical professional?
Start with a relevant undergraduate degree in pharmacy, biochemistry, molecular biology, or a related field, then gain hands-on experience through internships or co-op programs at a drug manufacturer, CRO, or hospital system. Many mid-level and senior roles require an advanced degree such as a PharmD, PhD, or MBA. Earning Good Clinical Practice certification and building familiarity with regulatory frameworks like FDA guidance documents strengthens your candidacy for development-focused positions.
Can you get a pharmaceutical job with little experience?
Yes, entry-level pharmaceutical roles exist for candidates with a relevant degree and limited work history. Lab technician, regulatory affairs associate, and clinical data coordinator positions commonly welcome new graduates. Internships completed during your degree carry significant weight, and certifications in Good Manufacturing Practice or clinical research give you a concrete edge over other entry-level applicants who lack any industry-specific credentials.
What does the pharmaceutical interview process look like?
Most pharmaceutical hiring processes begin with a recruiter phone screen focused on your background and therapeutic area experience, followed by a technical interview with a hiring manager or scientific panel that tests regulatory knowledge, data interpretation, or laboratory skills depending on the role. Later rounds often include a case study or presentation, and final interviews typically involve cross-functional stakeholders from medical, commercial, or operations teams.
Where can I find and apply to pharmaceutical jobs?
You can find and apply to pharmaceutical jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search by role type, location, or therapeutic area to narrow the results to positions that match your background, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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