Pharmaceutical Sales Specialist Jobs in Arkansas
Pharmaceutical Sales Specialist jobs in Arkansas are concentrated in the healthcare and life sciences sectors, with consistent demand tied to the state's large regional hospital networks, growing specialty pharmacy market, and expanding managed care footprint. Little Rock, Fayetteville, and Jonesboro are the primary hiring hubs, where employers like Pfizer, AbbVie, and Baptist Health System maintain active sales territories. The most sought-after specialties in Arkansas include oncology, cardiovascular, and rare disease portfolios. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Sponsorship Available:
Institution Name:
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations.
The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.
As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.
Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening.
If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process, please submit a request via the Disability Accommodations | OEOC | University of Arkansas (uark.edu) : Request an Accommodation. Applicants are required to submit a request for each position of which they have applied.
For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 479.575.5351.
Department:
Marketing
Department's Website:
Summary of Job Duties:
The Department of Marketing in the Sam M. Walton College of Business is seeking applications for a tenure-track Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Marketing (Open Rank) to start August 16, 2027. Candidates should demonstrate the potential to publish in top-tier academic journals and contribute meaningfully to the field of marketing research. In addition to maintaining an active research agenda, the successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate courses, mentor Ph.D. students, and engage in service activities at the Department, College, and University levels, consistent with rank. Opportunities may also be available to teach graduate courses and participate in Executive Education programs.
Regular on-campus availability, in-person teaching, and active contribution to the life of the department, including exhibiting respect and cooperation in shared academic and administrative tasks, are essential duties.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Ph.D. (not DBA) in marketing or a closely related field from an accredited university, conferred by the time the candidate begins the position
- Demonstrated potential or record of publishing in top-tier marketing journals commensurate with rank
- Demonstrated record of high-quality teaching in undergraduate and/or graduate courses
Preferred Qualifications:
- Academic behavioral research experience
- Demonstrated ability to teach or mentor doctoral students Demonstrated record of service activities commensurate with rank
Additional Information:
The Walton College is the largest college at the University of Arkansas, and Marketing is its second-largest undergraduate major. The Department offers a B.S.B.A. in Marketing, a Master of Science in Marketing with a focus on brand management, and a Ph.D. in Marketing. Students benefit from the department’s strong industry connections, including collaborations with Walmart, J.B. Hunt Transport Inc., Sam’s Club, Tyson Foods, and other major companies headquartered in Northwest Arkansas.
The department emphasizes two strategic initiatives: strategic retail and professional sales. It hosts a retail shopper marketing brand challenge and one of the largest internal sales competitions in the country, with partners such as Walmart, Sam’s Club, Tyson Foods, General Mills, Kimberly-Clark, International Paper, Hormel, Kraft Heinz Co., NielsenIQ , Procter & Gamble, Saatchi & Saatchi X, and Nestlé. The department also works closely with the Retail Advisory Board to drive curriculum innovation and programming.
Additionally, the department is a member of the Southeast Marketing Symposium (SMS), participating in and hosting an annual event that brings together faculty and doctoral students from 11 leading institutions across the Southeastern U.S. Graduates of the department’s Ph.D. program have secured placements at institutions such as LSU, Villanova University, University of Mississippi, Colorado State University, Portland State University, Wayne State University, and Clemson University, among others. As of Fall 2025, the department includes 2 8 full-time faculty members and 4 – 5 doctoral students in residence. Tenure-track and tenured faculty are active scholars who regularly publish in top-tier marketing journals. Several faculty members have received distinguished research and teaching awards from the Walton College.
Northwest Arkansas (NWA) is consistently ranked among the top 10 places to live in the U.S. The region includes the connected communities of Fayetteville, Springdale, Rogers, and Bentonville, nestled near the Boston and Ouachita Mountains. NWA offers a 40-mile paved Razorback Greenway for walking, running, and biking, as well as lakes, rivers, waterfalls, farmers markets, museums, theaters, restaurants, and more.
Salary Information:
Required Documents to Apply:
Optional Documents:
Recruitment Contact Information:
Chair of the Department of Marketing
Sam M. Walton College of Business
JMurray@walton.uark.edu
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Applicants should submit a Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae, Copies of official course evaluations (at least three recent evaluations, or all available if fewer than three), and Job market paper or recent journal publication.
In the "Other" documents, please upload Copies of official course evaluations and Job market paper or recent journal publication.
The CV must include a list of at least three references with contact information. References for finalists will be checked at the appropriate time.
Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry
The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds equal opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
All Application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
Constant Physical Activity:
N/A
Frequent Physical Activity:
N/A
Occasional Physical Activity:
N/A
Benefits Eligible:
YesCurrent University of Arkansas System employees, including student employees and graduate assistants, need to log in to Workday via MyApps.Microsoft.com, then access Find Jobs from the Workday search bar to view and apply for open positions.
Students at all University of Arkansas institutions will view open positions and apply within Workday by searching for “Find Jobs for Students.”
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville students will view open positions and apply within Workday by searching for “Find Student Jobs at UAF.”
All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated).
If you close the browser or exit your application prior to submitting, the application process will be saved as a draft. You will be able to access and complete the application through “My Draft Applications” located on your Candidate Home page.
Closing Date:
Type of Position:
Faculty - Tenure/Tenure Track
Workstudy Position:
Job Type:
Regular
Work Shift:
Sponsorship Available:
Institution Name:
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations.
The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.
As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.
Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening.
If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process, please submit a request via the Disability Accommodations | OEOC | University of Arkansas (uark.edu) : Request an Accommodation. Applicants are required to submit a request for each position of which they have applied.
For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 479.575.5351.
Department:
Marketing
Department's Website:
Summary of Job Duties:
The Department of Marketing in the Sam M. Walton College of Business is seeking applications for a tenure-track Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Marketing (Open Rank) to start August 16, 2027. Candidates should demonstrate the potential to publish in top-tier academic journals and contribute meaningfully to the field of marketing research. In addition to maintaining an active research agenda, the successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate courses, mentor Ph.D. students, and engage in service activities at the Department, College, and University levels, consistent with rank. Opportunities may also be available to teach graduate courses and participate in Executive Education programs.
Regular on-campus availability, in-person teaching, and active contribution to the life of the department, including exhibiting respect and cooperation in shared academic and administrative tasks, are essential duties.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Ph.D. (not DBA) in marketing or a closely related field from an accredited university, conferred by the time the candidate begins the position
- Demonstrated potential or record of publishing in top-tier marketing journals commensurate with rank
- Demonstrated record of high-quality teaching in undergraduate and/or graduate courses
Preferred Qualifications:
- Academic behavioral research experience
- Demonstrated ability to teach or mentor doctoral students Demonstrated record of service activities commensurate with rank
Additional Information:
The Walton College is the largest college at the University of Arkansas, and Marketing is its second-largest undergraduate major. The Department offers a B.S.B.A. in Marketing, a Master of Science in Marketing with a focus on brand management, and a Ph.D. in Marketing. Students benefit from the department’s strong industry connections, including collaborations with Walmart, J.B. Hunt Transport Inc., Sam’s Club, Tyson Foods, and other major companies headquartered in Northwest Arkansas.
The department emphasizes two strategic initiatives: strategic retail and professional sales. It hosts a retail shopper marketing brand challenge and one of the largest internal sales competitions in the country, with partners such as Walmart, Sam’s Club, Tyson Foods, General Mills, Kimberly-Clark, International Paper, Hormel, Kraft Heinz Co., NielsenIQ , Procter & Gamble, Saatchi & Saatchi X, and Nestlé. The department also works closely with the Retail Advisory Board to drive curriculum innovation and programming.
Additionally, the department is a member of the Southeast Marketing Symposium (SMS), participating in and hosting an annual event that brings together faculty and doctoral students from 11 leading institutions across the Southeastern U.S. Graduates of the department’s Ph.D. program have secured placements at institutions such as LSU, Villanova University, University of Mississippi, Colorado State University, Portland State University, Wayne State University, and Clemson University, among others. As of Fall 2025, the department includes 2 8 full-time faculty members and 4 – 5 doctoral students in residence. Tenure-track and tenured faculty are active scholars who regularly publish in top-tier marketing journals. Several faculty members have received distinguished research and teaching awards from the Walton College.
Northwest Arkansas (NWA) is consistently ranked among the top 10 places to live in the U.S. The region includes the connected communities of Fayetteville, Springdale, Rogers, and Bentonville, nestled near the Boston and Ouachita Mountains. NWA offers a 40-mile paved Razorback Greenway for walking, running, and biking, as well as lakes, rivers, waterfalls, farmers markets, museums, theaters, restaurants, and more.
Salary Information:
Required Documents to Apply:
Optional Documents:
Recruitment Contact Information:
Chair of the Department of Marketing
Sam M. Walton College of Business
JMurray@walton.uark.edu
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Applicants should submit a Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae, Copies of official course evaluations (at least three recent evaluations, or all available if fewer than three), and Job market paper or recent journal publication.
In the "Other" documents, please upload Copies of official course evaluations and Job market paper or recent journal publication.
The CV must include a list of at least three references with contact information. References for finalists will be checked at the appropriate time.
Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry
The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds equal opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
All Application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
Constant Physical Activity:
N/A
Frequent Physical Activity:
N/A
Occasional Physical Activity:
N/A
Benefits Eligible:
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Pharmaceutical Sales Specialist Job Market in Arkansas
A snapshot from current Arkansas openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Walmart5
- AdamsBrown4
- CVS Health3
- University of Arkansas3
- J.B. Hunt2
Top Industries Hiring
- Retail5
- Food & Beverage3
- Education2
- Media & Entertainment2
- Healthcare & Medical Services2
What Arkansas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in pharmaceutical sales specialist jobs across Arkansas.
- Bachelor's degree in life sciences, business, or a related field required
- Demonstrated ability to build and manage a defined sales territory
- Experience working with physicians, pharmacists, or hospital formulary committees
- Familiarity with CRM platforms and digital sales reporting tools
- Valid Arkansas driver's license and willingness to travel within a defined region
- Strong knowledge of clinical data, drug interactions, and disease states
Pharmaceutical Sales Specialist Jobs in Arkansas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a pharmaceutical sales specialist in Arkansas?
Most Arkansas employers require a bachelor's degree, commonly in life sciences, nursing, pharmacy, or business, as the baseline entry credential. Arkansas does not require a state-issued license specifically for pharmaceutical sales, but candidates with a background in healthcare, such as a registered nurse or pharmacy technician credential recognized by the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy, hold a competitive edge. Building familiarity with Arkansas hospital formularies and managed care plans strengthens your application significantly.
How much do pharmaceutical sales specialists make in Arkansas?
Pharmaceutical sales specialists in Arkansas earn a median of about $50,570 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $30,930 for the lowest 10% to over $107,210 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire pharmaceutical sales specialists in Arkansas?
Employers hiring pharmaceutical sales specialists in Arkansas right now include Walmart, AdamsBrown, and CVS Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Arkansas's dense network of independent hospitals and regional health systems creates consistent territory openings for both national pharmaceutical manufacturers and specialty biotech companies.
Which Arkansas cities have the most pharmaceutical sales specialist jobs?
Bentonville, Little Rock, and Arkansas account for the largest share of pharmaceutical sales specialist openings in Arkansas. Little Rock drives the most volume as the state capital and home to major health systems like Baptist Health and CHI St. Vincent, while Fayetteville benefits from the University of Arkansas Medical Center presence and a fast-growing Northwest Arkansas healthcare corridor, and Jonesboro serves as the anchor for the northeastern region's hospital and clinic network.
Are there remote pharmaceutical sales specialist jobs in Arkansas?
Yes, but they're rare. About 42% of pharmaceutical sales specialist openings tied to Arkansas are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, reflecting the fundamentally field-based nature of the role. The parts of the job most suited to remote work are administrative tasks like CRM updates, virtual medical education sessions, and internal sales meetings, while in-person physician detailing and hospital account management remain on-site requirements.
How can I get hired as a pharmaceutical sales specialist in Arkansas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a role in medical device sales, pharmacy technician work, or clinical healthcare, which Arkansas employers routinely treat as equivalent field experience. Large health systems like Baptist Health and major pharmaceutical distributors operating in Little Rock and Fayetteville occasionally hire associates into territory assistant or inside sales roles that lead to full representative positions. Completing an Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy-recognized technician credential and building product knowledge in a therapeutic area, particularly cardiovascular or oncology, adds concrete credibility to an early-career application.
Where can I find and apply to pharmaceutical sales specialist jobs in Arkansas?
You can find and apply to pharmaceutical sales specialist jobs in Arkansas on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the listings to find roles that match your territory preference, therapeutic focus, and experience level, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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