Executive Neuroscience Sales Specialist - Portland, ME

Scorpion Therapeutics; Westbrook (ME); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics is seeking a Neuroscience Sales Specialist to achieve territory sales goals by building strong customer relationships, delivering compliant product education, and driving patient access. Promote Acadia products to HCPs with clinical and reimbursement information and develop a territory business plan to meet objectives.

You will build relationships with HCPs, key opinion leaders, advocacy groups, and other stakeholders, address objections with advanced selling skills, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences or related field.
• Sales role requires 3+ years sales with 1+ year in pharmaceutical/healthcare sales (neuroscience preferred).
• Sr. Specialist requires 8+ years healthcare sales; 2+ years complex/account-based selling.

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 and maintain relationships with HCPs, key opinion leaders, advocacy organizations, and other stakeholders.
• Address customer questions, concerns, and objections using advanced selling skills.
• Tailor approved sales aids, clinical reprints, and brand resources to customer needs.
• Partner with internal teams (managed markets, operations, sales training, marketing) for coordinated solutions.
• Advise on pricing, reimbursement, and specialty distribution channels; liaison for access-related issues.
• Track and report sales activities, business expenses, and customer interactions.
• Represent Acadia at conferences/trainings and participate in required meetings.
• Mentor/train new sales specialists; contribute to cross-functional projects.

Skills

Neuroscience knowledge

Sales experience

Payer dynamics knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in life sciences

Tools

Microsoft Office

Zoom

WebEx

Job description

Position Summary

The Neuroscience Sales Specialist is responsible for achieving sales goals within the assigned territory by building strong customer relationships, delivering compliant and compelling 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 and maintain relationships with HCPs, key opinion leaders, advocacy organizations, and other stakeholders.
• Address customer questions, concerns, and objections using advanced selling skills.
• Tailor approved sales aids, clinical reprints, and brand resources to customer needs.
• Partner with internal teams (managed markets, operations, sales training, marketing) for coordinated solutions.
• Advise on pricing, reimbursement, and specialty distribution channels; liaison for access-related issues.
• Track and report sales activities, business expenses, and customer interactions.
• Represent Acadia at conferences/trainings and participate in required meetings.
• Mentor/train new sales specialists; contribute to cross-functional projects.

Knowledge & Expertise (Required)

• Deep understanding of neuroscience disease states, Acadia products, and local market dynamics.
• Microsoft Office and virtual engagement platforms (e.g., Zoom, WebEx).
• Strong grasp of payer dynamics (Part D and specialty pharmacy/hub distribution).

Qualifications (Required/Preferred)

• Bachelor’s degree required (life sciences preferred).
• Sales Specialist: 3+ years sales with 1+ year in pharmaceutical/related healthcare sales (neuroscience preferred).
• Sr. Specialist: 8+ years healthcare sales; 2+ years complex/account-based selling.
• Executive level: 12+ years healthcare sales; 3+ years complex/account-based selling.
• Must reside within the territory (or within 30 miles of its border); valid driver’s license.
• Ability to travel (including overnight) and work occasional after-hours; comply with vaccination requirements for HCP access.

Benefits (US-based Employees)

• Medical, dental, vision; employer-paid life/disability/business travel/EAP; 401(k) with 1:1 match up to 5%; Employee Stock Purchase Plan.