Executive Neuroscience Sales Specialist - Knoxville, TN

Scorpion Therapeutics; Bristol (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary + bonus

401(k) match

Health/dental/vision

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics is seeking a Neuroscience Sales Specialist to drive sales goals by building relationships with healthcare professionals across the United States. You will deliver compliant product education, support patient access, and execute a territory business plan to meet or exceed objectives.

The role requires deep neuroscience knowledge, proficiency with Microsoft Office and virtual platforms, and the ability to travel up to 80% while maintaining vaccination compliance for HCP

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; life sciences preferred.
• Sales experience: Specialist 1–2 years (neuroscience preferred); Senior 5 years (2+ in complex/account-based); Executive 12 years (3+ in complex/account-based).
• Advanced selling, leadership, business acumen, and strong HCP influence skills.

Responsibilities

• Promote Acadia products to HCPs in person and virtually with clinical, disease state, and reimbursement information.
• Develop and execute a territory business plan to meet/exceed sales objectives using market data and quarterly action plans.
• Build relationships with HCPs, key opinion leaders, advocacy organizations, and stakeholders.
• Handle questions/objections using advanced selling/dialogue skills.
• Tailor approved sales aids, clinical reprints, and brand resources to customer needs.
• Coordinate with internal teams (managed markets, operations, sales training, marketing).
• Provide guidance on pricing, reimbursement, and specialty distribution; serve as liaison for access issues.
• Track/report sales activities, expenses, and customer interactions.
• Represent the company at meetings/conferences; mentor/train new specialists.

Skills

Advanced selling

Leadership

Business acumen

HCP influence

Communication

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Zoom/WebEx

Job description

Position Summary

The Neuroscience Sales Specialist is responsible for achieving sales goals in the assigned territory by building customer relationships, delivering compliant product education, and driving appropriate patient access.

Primary Responsibilities

• Promote Acadia products to HCPs in person and virtually with clinical, disease state, and reimbursement information.
• Develop and execute a territory business plan to meet/exceed sales objectives using market data and quarterly action plans.
• Build relationships with HCPs, key opinion leaders, advocacy organizations, and stakeholders.
• Handle questions/objections using advanced selling/dialogue skills.
• Tailor approved sales aids, clinical reprints, and brand resources to customer needs.
• Coordinate with internal teams (managed markets, operations, sales training, marketing).
• Provide guidance on pricing, reimbursement, and specialty distribution; serve as liaison for access issues.
• Track/report sales activities, expenses, and customer interactions.
• Represent the company at meetings/conferences; mentor/train new specialists.

Knowledge & Expertise

• Deep neuroscience disease-state knowledge and local/regional market understanding.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and virtual platforms (Zoom, WebEx).
• Payer dynamics knowledge (Part D; specialty pharmacy/hub distribution).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; life sciences preferred.
• Sales experience: Specialist 1–2 years (neuroscience preferred); Senior 5 years (2+ in complex/account-based); Executive 12 years (3+ in complex/account-based).
• Advanced selling, leadership/business acumen, and strong HCP influence skills.
• Interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills; independent and adaptable.
• Reside within territory (or within 30 miles); valid driver’s license.
• Travel as required (up to ~80%); vaccination compliance for HCP access.

What we offer (US-based)

• Competitive base, bonus, and equity packages; medical/dental/vision; life/disability; 401(k) match; ESPP; 15+ vacation days; paid holidays; sick time; paid parental leave; tuition assistance.