Pharmaceutical Jobs in Pennsylvania
Pharmaceutical jobs in Pennsylvania are among the most active in the country, concentrated in drug manufacturing, clinical research, and life sciences across the Philadelphia corridor, Pittsburgh, and the suburban counties of Montgomery and Chester. Major employers with deep Pennsylvania roots include Johnson & Johnson, Merck, and GlaxoSmithKline, each maintaining large research, manufacturing, or commercial operations in the region. Demand is strongest for pharmaceutical scientists, quality assurance specialists, and regulatory affairs professionals at every level from entry associate to senior director. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Territory includes: Central and North Jersey, Central PA, Philadelphia and outer surrounding areas, Hershey area
As an employee of Boehringer Ingelheim, you will actively contribute to the discovery, development, and delivery of our products to our patients and customers. Our global presence provides opportunity for all employees to collaborate internationally, offering visibility and opportunity to directly contribute to the companies' success. We realize that our strength and competitive advantage lie with our people. We support our employees in several ways to foster a healthy working environment, meaningful work, mobility, networking, and work-life balance. Our competitive compensation and benefit programs reflect Boehringer Ingelheim's high regard for our employees.
The ILD Customer Engagement Specialist is responsible for implementing Boehringer Ingelheim ILD sales and marketing plans to ensure maximum distribution and market penetration of Boehringer Ingelheim products within company guidelines, policies and directives. The ILD CES will conduct their business with key ILD clinics and appropriate Pulmonologists/Radiologist/Rheumatologist and Primary Care HCP’s. The ILD CES manages a geography that may require overnight travel and occasional night and weekend ILD meeting responsibilities to support local and National conferences.
The ILD CES will focus on supporting early identification of patients living with ILD/IPF through disease state awareness campaigns as well as sales activities and pull through working in collaboration with internal cross functional partners such as ILD Specialty Consultants, Regional Account Directors, and PACE teams. The role of the ILD CES prioritizes a digital first strategy (50%) through the deployment of tools such as Veeva Engage, Engage Connect, Personalized Video VAE’s, Virtual Peer to Peer educational programs, etc. and in office calls up to 50% of the time depending on local market needs and HCP preferences.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Maintains and utilizes ILD/IPF product knowledge and highly effective selling skills to influence targeted ILD health care professionals (Pulmonologist/Rheumatologist/PCP/Radiologist) to support the use of BIPI promoted products.
- Supports early intervention & ILD IPF diagnosis through coordinated disease state awareness campaigns.
- Executes brand strategies and business plans to ensure consistency with company sales and brand strategies.
- Establishes and maintains effective communication and coordination with internal employees.
- Develops customer pre-call plans to meet ILD health care professionals and account needs.
- Builds valuable discussions around ILD HCP needs and opportunities.
- Fosters ILD HCP network development and communication.
- Has accurate and timely follow up discussions with ILD HCP.
- Uses appropriate BIPI sales training techniques (CEM), supports and encourages the exchange of scientific knowledge and dialogue thereby providing enhanced value and trust to the HCP through the support of patient management and decision making.
- Uses appropriate BIPI sales training techniques to facilitate customer decision making process.
- Leads the implementation of digital first campaigns that align with brand/franchise strategy and are in line with compliance guardrails.
- Serves as the primary point of contact in white space areas while achieving key objectives with the support of internal and external stakeholders.
- Employs a digital first approach aimed at increasing personalized, Omnichannel engagements through a unique blend of virtual (50%) and in office engagements (50%) to increase customer experience and engagements.
- Demonstrates a complete knowledge of BIPI ILD products and related marketplace, effective translation of product knowledge into the sales presentation and customer focused with a priority directed towards providing solutions-based customer interactions.
- Identifies key ILD business needs and activities, establishes business plans for established and launch brands to address territory business needs and actively involves ILD Associate Director, Patient and Community Clinical Educator, Regional Account Director and other Boehringer internal support teams in the development, management and accomplishment of business strategies, plans and opportunities.
- Analyzes qualitative and quantitative territory information to optimize ILD HCP calls and regional business planning.
- Monitors and effectively reacts to local market conditions for changes that impact the business.
- Develops plans to maximize Regional and National peer to peer education events.
- Adjusts implementation plans on a regular basis.
- Utilizes sales data and supporting analysis to plan activity, monitors literature use, and maintains account and ILD HCP records.
- Completes all administrative responsibilities in a timely fashion as directed by management while successfully completing all sales training requirements.
- Ensures customer continuity in key markets by supporting vacancy management of ILD Specialty Consultant counterparts through a blend of live and virtual engagements.
- Meets or exceeds call plan expectations and all relevant activity KPI's as directed by sales leadership.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree required.
- Two-plus (2+) years of Pharmaceutical/Medical sales or marketing required.
- Virtual selling experience preferred.
- Project management experience preferred.
- Experience in developing and implementing digital engagement campaigns.
- Innovative thinker who thrives in creative roles and likes to solve problems.
- Strong written and oral communication/presentation skills, particularly in a virtual environment.
- History of successful performance.
- Proficiency in excel, word, outlook and database applications.
- Ability to travel (may include overnight travel).
- Ability to self-motivate through ambiguity and thrive in a matrixed team environment.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Valid Driver’s License and an acceptable driving record.
Eligibility Requirements :
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.
- Must be willing to take a drug test and post-offer physical (if required).
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
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What Pennsylvania Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in pharmaceutical jobs across Pennsylvania.
- Active Pennsylvania pharmacist license or equivalent state-recognized pharmaceutical credential required
- Bachelor's or advanced degree in pharmaceutical sciences, chemistry, or a related life sciences field
- Experience with FDA regulatory submissions, GMP compliance, or cGxP quality systems
- Proficiency in laboratory or manufacturing environments including documentation and validation protocols
- Familiarity with clinical trial management, drug development pipelines, or pharmacovigilance processes
- Strong analytical and data interpretation skills using tools such as SAP, LIMS, or statistical software
Pharmaceutical Jobs in Pennsylvania: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a pharmaceutical in Pennsylvania?
The path depends on the specific pharmaceutical role you are targeting. Pharmacists must pass the NAPLEX and MPJE exams and obtain licensure through the Pennsylvania State Board of Pharmacy. For pharmaceutical scientists, quality, or regulatory roles, employers typically require a bachelor's or graduate degree in pharmaceutical sciences, chemistry, or biology, with laboratory experience gained through internships, co-ops at Pennsylvania universities, or entry-level positions at regional manufacturers.
Which companies hire pharmaceuticals in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania pharmaceutical roles are posted by サイネオス・ヘルス, Syneos Health Commercial Solutions, and IQVIA and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Pennsylvania's dense concentration of life sciences headquarters and manufacturing sites in the Philadelphia suburbs means openings appear consistently across both large global companies and mid-size specialty firms.
Which Pennsylvania cities have the most pharmaceutical jobs?
Philadelphia, Harrisburg, and Allentown lead Pennsylvania for pharmaceutical openings, driven by the region's concentration of global drug manufacturers, clinical research organizations, and life sciences campuses anchored by institutions like the University of Pennsylvania Health System and Temple University's pharmacy programs, with Pittsburgh adding opportunities through academic medical centers and biotech startups in the Strip District and Oakland neighborhoods.
Are there remote pharmaceutical jobs in Pennsylvania?
Yes, but they are rare for most pharmaceutical roles. Bench work, manufacturing, and quality control positions require on-site presence by nature. About 78% of pharmaceutical openings tied to Pennsylvania are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those opportunities are concentrated in regulatory affairs, medical writing, pharmacovigilance, and commercial functions where the work is documentation and analysis rather than lab or production floor activity.
How can I get hired as a pharmaceutical in Pennsylvania with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a co-op or internship at one of the pharmaceutical manufacturers or contract research organizations in the Philadelphia suburbs, many of which recruit directly from Drexel University, Temple University, and Saint Joseph's University through structured programs. Entry roles such as quality control technician, research associate, or pharmaceutical sales representative frequently appear at Pennsylvania employers and serve as practical bridges into the industry without requiring prior professional experience beyond coursework and a relevant degree.
Where can I find and apply to pharmaceutical jobs in Pennsylvania?
You can find and apply to pharmaceutical jobs in Pennsylvania on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers actively hiring across the state. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to each position without any additional steps required.
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