Pharmaceutical Sales Representative

Syneos Health Commercial Solutions; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k match

Paid time off (PTO)

Sick time

Job summary

Syneos Health Commercial Solutions is seeking a Pharmaceutical Sales Representative in Chesapeake, VA to build relationships with HCPs and drive territory performance. You will deliver clinical presentations, understand the care delivery system, and leverage insights to optimize account plans and outcomes.

The role requires a BA/BS in Life Sciences and 2+ years of pharma or related sales experience, with strong communication, analytic, and digital skills to excel in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree required; Life Sciences preferred.
• 2+ years of B2B sales experience or internship or sales degree or pharmaceutical experience.
• Strong communication, analytical, and account management skills.
• Ability to identify decision makers and influence prescribing habits.

Responsibilities

• Achieve and exceed targeted sales goals in the assigned territory by executing a territory business plan.
• Identify key influencers and meet interaction expectations with top target customers.
• Plan and organize activities to ensure regular coverage of the territory.
• Deliver product presentations to physicians and healthcare professionals.
• Develop an understanding of the healthcare delivery system in each account.
• Analyze local market trends and craft a strong product business plan.
• Collaborate with peers to deliver an exceptional customer experience.
• Manage territory budget to support sales and marketing activities.
• Complete administrative tasks in a timely manner and adhere to policies.

Skills

Communication skills

Account management

Digital acumen

Relationship building

Analytical skills

Territory planning

Education

BA/BS degree in Life Sciences preferred

Job description

Updated: September 25, 2026
Location: Chesapeake, VA, United States
Job ID:18615

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
• Leverage AI-driven insights and digital engagement tools to personalize healthcare provider interactions and improve customer experience.
• Adapt to emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence and automation tools, to enhance productivity, customer engagement, and business outcomes.
• Maintain adherence and compliance with all corporate, industry policies and procedures
• 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
• Strong digital acumen with an interest in adopting innovative technologies, including artificial intelligence, to drive performance and operational efficiency.

Desired Requirements:

• Cardiovascular Experience

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.

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Syneos Health companies are affirmative action/equal opportunity employers (Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled)

AtSyneos 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.

Discover what our more than 25,000 employees already know: work here matterseverywhere. We work hard, and smart, all in the name of getting much-needed therapies to those who need them most. A career with Syneos Health means your everyday work improves patients’ lives around the world. Selecting us as an employer secures a career in which you’re guaranteed to:

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