Pharmaceutical Sales Representative

Syneos Health; Wheeling (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Syneos Health is hiring a Pharmaceutical Sales Representative in Wheeling, IL to drive territory growth and engage physicians and healthcare professionals with clinical brand knowledge. You will manage a defined territory, deliver compelling presentations, and collaborate with brand teams to maximize outcomes.

The role requires strong communication, business analytics, and the ability to identify decision makers.

Qualifications

• 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 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.

Responsibilities

• Achieve and/or exceed targeted sales goals in an assigned territory by developing, implementing, and executing an integrated territory business plan.
• 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 health care professionals.
• Develop a complete understanding of the health care delivery system within each assigned customer.
• Develop deep product and competitor knowledge and understanding of local and regional market trends.
• Analyze local trends to craft a strong product business plan.
• Collaborate 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 administrative tasks in a timely manner.
• Execute the company brand strategy and tactics within their geographic area.
• Participation in training and development programs.
• Maintain adherence to all corporate, industry policies and procedures.

Skills

Strong communication

Business analytics

Account management

Team player

Independence

Education

BA/BS degree

Life Sciences preferred

Job description

Updated: September 17, 2026
Location: Wheeling, IL, United States
Job ID:18133-OTHLOC-CJNvYfwJ

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 andorganize 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
• 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.

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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.

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