Executive LTC Sales Strategist - Neuro Therapies

Acadia Pharmaceuticals; Brentwood (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadia Pharmaceuticals seeks a results-driven Sales Specialist to grow the LTC portfolio in Long Island and surrounding NY territories. You will build relationships with prescribers, facility leaders, and pharmacists to identify eligible patients and drive therapy adoption.

The role requires up to 80% travel, residence within the territory, a life sciences degree, and a track record of pharmaceutical sales success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences required.
• 3 years pharma healthcare sales; neuroscience preferred.
• 8+ years healthcare sales for Sr Specialist; 12+ for Executive level.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with LTC care team including physicians, NP/PA, pharmacists, and nursing leadership.
• Deliver compliant clinical, disease state, and reimbursement education tailored to customer needs.
• Address questions and objections with advanced selling skills.
• Develop knowledge of customers, practices, and local market trends to inform planning.
• Create and execute quarterly territory business plans to maximize reach within budget.
• Provide guidance on pricing, reimbursement, and LTC profitability; liaison on access questions.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, operations, and training to meet business needs.
• Represent Acadia at conferences, product launches, and training sessions.
• Mentor and train new/junior Sales Specialists; share field insights.

Skills

Relationship building

Sales proficiency

Negotiation

Microsoft Office

Virtual engagement platforms

Education

Bachelor's degree in life sciences

Tools

Microsoft Office

Zoom/WebEx

Job description

Acadia Pharmaceuticals seeks a results-driven Sales Specialist to grow the LTC portfolio in Long Island and surrounding NY territories. You will build relationships with prescribers, facility leaders, and pharmacists to identify eligible patients and drive therapy adoption.

The role requires up to 80% travel, residence within the territory, a life sciences degree, and a track record of pharmaceutical sales success.