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Immune Biopharma

Pharmaceutical Sales Rep

Bettendorf, IA · On-site

$87K - $117K/yr

Pharmaceutical Sales Rep (Entry Level or Experienced) There's something special about working for ... developments related to promoted products. Professionally represent our several healthcare in the ...

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AP Chemistry Tutor

Ames, IA · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

Emphasizes particulate-level reasoning and mathematical problem-solving, connecting chemistry to pharmaceutical development, environmental science, and materials engineering. * Curriculum Awareness ...

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Biomedical Engineering Tutor

Ames, IA · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

Emphasizes interdisciplinary integration of engineering, biology, and medicine, connecting biomedical engineering to prosthetics, diagnostic imaging, and pharmaceutical development. * Curriculum ...

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AP Chemistry Tutor

Iowa City, IA · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

Emphasizes particulate-level reasoning and mathematical problem-solving, connecting chemistry to pharmaceutical development, environmental science, and materials engineering. * Curriculum Awareness ...

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Biomedical Engineering Tutor

Iowa City, IA · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

Emphasizes interdisciplinary integration of engineering, biology, and medicine, connecting biomedical engineering to prosthetics, diagnostic imaging, and pharmaceutical development. * Curriculum ...

Prism Biotech, Inc

Pharma Detail Agent Rep

Bettendorf, IA · On-site

$87K - $119K/yr

Additionally, our company provides professional development and industry leading compensation plans for high achievers. for our Pharmaceutical Sales Rep opportunity: * Accountability, positive ...

Prism Biotech

Pharma Detail Agent Rep

Bettendorf, IA · On-site

$87K - $119K/yr

Additionally, our company provides professional development and industry leading compensation plans for high achievers. for our Pharmaceutical Sales Rep opportunity: * Accountability, positive ...

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How much do pharmaceutical development jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 26, 2026, the average yearly pay for pharmaceutical development in Iowa is $64,264.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $32,900.00 and $83,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Pharmaceutical Development job?

A Pharmaceutical Development job involves researching, formulating, and optimizing new drug products to ensure safety, efficacy, and regulatory compliance. Professionals in this role work on drug formulation, process development, and scale-up for manufacturing. They collaborate with scientists, regulatory teams, and production staff to bring medications from the lab to market. This field requires strong knowledge of chemistry, biology, and regulatory requirements.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Pharmaceutical Development position, and why are they important?

To thrive in Pharmaceutical Development, you need a strong background in pharmaceutical sciences, chemistry, or related fields, often supported by an advanced degree (MS or PhD) and experience in drug formulation and testing. Proficiency in analytical instrumentation (e.g., HPLC, GC), regulatory compliance systems, and Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) certifications are highly valued. Strong project management, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication skills set top performers apart. These competencies ensure the development of safe, effective pharmaceuticals while navigating complex regulatory requirements and cross-functional team dynamics.

What are some typical daily responsibilities for professionals in Pharmaceutical Development?

Professionals in Pharmaceutical Development typically oversee the formulation and optimization of new drug products, conduct lab-based experiments, and analyze test data to ensure product efficacy and safety. They frequently collaborate with cross-functional teams such as quality assurance, regulatory affairs, and manufacturing to advance each stage of product development. Regular responsibilities also include drafting technical reports, maintaining detailed laboratory documentation, and supporting regulatory submissions. The role often requires balancing hands-on lab work with strategic planning, ensuring that all processes comply with industry standards and regulations.

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Infographic showing various Pharmaceutical Development job openings in Iowa as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $64,264 per year, or $30.9 per hour.

Pharmaceutical Sales Rep

Immune Biopharma

Bettendorf, IA • On-site

$87K - $117K/yr

Full-time

Posted 9 days ago

Job description

Pharmaceutical Sales Rep (Entry Level or  Experienced)
 
There's something special about working for us and it's reflected in our focus on the patients we serve, the way we treat each other and the results we achieve together as a company. 
We are happy to announce that we are have a Pharmaceutical Sales Representative opportunity available in your area. Products promoted are new and very innovative.   This opportunity is either great for highly experienced industry reps or those sales professionals looking to break into the Pharmaceutical industry. You will be mostly covering Primary Care physicians in this opportunity.
Pharmaceutical Sales Rep Purpose & Scope:
Achieve territory sales goals by promoting pharmaceutical products and services to physicians and other medical personnel within assigned geography. Educate customers on the use, characteristics, advantages, indicated treatments and all other developments related to promoted products. Professionally represent our several healthcare in the field and ensure high levels of visibility and customer satisfaction in territory. Maintain effective communication and relationships with key external and internal customers. 
Pharmaceutical Sales Rep Essential Job Responsibilities:
  • Effectively promote and educate physicians on the use of our pharmaceutical products through one-on-one meetings and group presentations, company-approved promotional speaker programs, and other company-approved means.
  • Work during the day in the field each week, as needed for call planning, customer follow-up, preparing presentations, making appointments, report generation, etc.
  • Ensure high performance levels of call and field productivity.
  • Meet Call Plan expectations and achieve territory product sales goals while adhering to all APUS-defined ethical sales practices,
  • Compliance guidelines, and required promotional regulations
  • Execute company-approved Product Marketing plans and territory/regional business plan activities
  • Support targeted customers using company-approved resources, sales materials, and promotional activities/programs/initiatives as identified by Sales Management
  • Coordinate promotional efforts with peers across franchises and co-promotion alliance partners. This includes appropriately managing/maintaining all company equipment and company-approved promotional materials (e.g.., sales materials, company literature, product samples, etc.) according to defined company Compliance guidelines
  • Ensure optimum territory sales strategy execution using annual territory business plan, regional business plan, and call activity reports
  • Expected to accurately report/submit sales call activities, territory expenses and written reports and within deadline as defined by Astellas or the Regional Sales Manager
Organizational Context:
It is important for individual's in this Pharmaceutical Sales Rep position to actively pursue continuous learning and professional sales development on effective sales and communication techniques and product/therapeutic area knowledge.
This particular Pharmaceutical Sales Rep position:
  • It is a physician customer facing pharmaceutical sales rep opportunity
  • Reports to a National Sales Manager as well as District Sales Manager
  • Maintains territory responsible for managing several pharmaceutical products
  • Assumes lead role within primary care and specialty counterpart working relationships
  • Balances territory and regional work and projects, while maintaining solid level of sales performance
  • Exhibits strong level of skill in competencies
  • Demonstrates sales influence within territory and often within region
Pharmaceutical Sales Rep Qualifications (required):
  • Some sales experience or sales abilities
  • Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical products and industry knowledge
  • Strong communication, facilitation and presentation skills
  • Proactive; can do approach; takes ownership of situations
  • Demonstrates problem solving ability; analytical; business acumen
  • Solid motivational and persuasion skills
  • Must be able to acquire all industry credentials with certifications
  • Demonstrates team orientation
  • Proven record of sustained high sales performance and achievement
  • Proficient in MS Office Suite
Take the next step in your career and APPLY TODAY.   We will contact all qualified applicants for interviews.

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