Pharmaceutical Sales Representative

IQVIA

. Generate volume and market share growth for assigned pharmaceutical products within a specific geographic area .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeAlbany • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $90,000 - $100,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Pharmaceutical Sales with a strong ability to generate market share growth and deliver impactful presentations to healthcare professionals. Proficient in managing resources within regulatory guidelines and establishing effective account plans based on customer needs.

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Pharmaceutical Sales ExperienceBusiness-To-Business SalesSales Ability/PersuasivenessEffective Communication SkillsAccount Planning

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Hard Skills

Sales Automation SystemMarket Share GrowthRegulatory ComplianceAccount ManagementGoal Monitoring

Soft Skills

Self-StarterInfluencing SkillsAdaptabilityProfessional ImpressionEffective Idea Expression

Certifications & Qualifications

BA/BS Degree

Industry Keywords

Pharmaceutical ProductsManaged Health CareFDA GuidelinesPDMA GuidelinesHealthcare Professionals

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Generate volume and market share growth for assigned pharmaceutical products within a specific geographic area
Deliver selling presentations to physicians and other health care professionals, primarily in an office-based setting
Develop an understanding of issues and opportunities unique to the geography, particularly in managed health care
Manage allocated resources, including samples and promotional and educational materials, within regulatory and ethical guidelines
Maintain accountability for pharmaceutical samples in accordance with FDA and PDMA guidelines
Utilize the sales automation system to document call and program activity
Complete initial and ongoing product and development training as required
Engage physician office-based customers while demonstrating corporate values

Requirements

What you’ll need

BA/BS required
Minimum of 2 years business-to-business outside sales experience with demonstrated record of impact preferred
1-2 years of Pharmaceutical Sales experience with demonstrated record of impact preferred
Established relationships within targeted geography
Sales ability/persuasiveness and effective communication skills
Ability to establish account plans based on customer needs and business priorities
Ability to monitor progress toward goals
Ability to set high goals or standards of performance
Self-starter able to work independently
Ability to influence events and take proactive action
Ability to utilize resources and create a positive/professional impression
Ability to maintain effectiveness in varying environments and with different tasks, responsibilities, and people
Ability to express ideas effectively in individual and group situations, adjusting to the target audience

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health and welfare benefits
Incentive plans, bonuses, and/or other forms of compensation may be offered
Diverse, inclusive workplace
Product and development training