Executive Neuroscience Sales Specialist - South Phoenix, AZ

Scorpion Therapeutics; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 124,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary + bonus

Equity

Medical insurance

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Business travel coverage

401(k) match

ESPP

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Sick time

Parental leave

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Acadia is seeking an Executive Neuroscience Sales Specialist (field-based) to educate HCPs, build trusted relationships, and execute business plans to achieve sales goals in the Phoenix territory.

You will promote products with clinical and reimbursement information, develop territory plans, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver coordinated solutions. A strong neuroscience background and proven KOL engagement are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences required.
• 8+ years in sales with complex account management preferred; neuroscience exposure beneficial.
• Advanced selling skills, leadership and business acumen highlighted.

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.
• Build relationships with HCPs and healthcare stakeholders including KOLs.
• Handle customer questions/objections using advanced dialogue and selling skills.
• Tailor approved sales aids and brand resources to customer needs.
• Partner cross-functionally for coordinated solutions.
• Advise on pricing, reimbursement, and specialty distribution; liaison for access issues.
• Track/report sales activities, expenses, and customer interactions.
• Represent the company at conferences; participate in trainings.
• Mentor/train new sales specialists; contribute to cross-functional projects.

Skills

Advanced selling

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree life sciences

Tools

Microsoft Office

Zoom

WebEx

Job description

Position Summary

Join Acadia as an Executive Neuroscience Sales Specialist (field-based) delivering compliant education and support to healthcare professionals (HCPs) in your territory, building trusted customer relationships, and executing business plans to achieve sales objectives.

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 (including KOLs) and healthcare stakeholders
• Handle customer questions/objections using advanced dialogue and selling skills
• Tailor approved sales aids, clinical reprints, and brand resources to customer needs
• Partner cross-functionally (managed markets, operations, sales training, marketing) for coordinated solutions
• Advise on pricing, reimbursement, and specialty distribution; act as liaison for access-related issues
• Track/report sales activities, expenses, and customer interactions
• Represent the company at conferences and meetings as required; participate in trainings
• Mentor/train new sales specialists; contribute to cross-functional projects

Knowledge & Expertise (Required/Preferred)

• Deep understanding of neuroscience disease states, Acadia products, and local/regional market dynamics
• Trusted resource to the medical community
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and virtual engagement platforms (Zoom/WebEx)
• Strong grasp of payer dynamics (Part D; specialty pharmacy/hub distribution)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required (life sciences preferred)
• Sales experience: Sales Specialist 3 years (1+ year pharma/healthcare; neuroscience preferred); Sr. Specialist 8 years (2+ years complex/account-based); Executive 12 years (3+ years complex/account-based)
• Advanced selling skills, leadership/business acumen
• Proven ability influencing diverse HCP audiences
• Strong interpersonal, communication, negotiation skills
• Independent, adaptable, high-results
• Reside within territory (or within 30 miles); valid driver’s license and acceptable record
• Travel for driving/overnight stays; air travel as needed
• Must comply with vaccination requirements for HCP access and conferences

Physical/Other

• Regular standing/walking/sitting; occasional lifting up to 20 lbs; ability to reach/climb/stoop/kneel/crouch and maintain communication

Benefits (US-based Employees)

• Competitive base/bonus/equity; medical/dental/vision; employer-paid life/disability/business travel/EAP; 401(k) match 1:1 up to 5%; ESPP; 15+ vacation days; 13–15 paid holidays; 10 days paid sick time; paid parental leave; tuition assistance

Salary Range

- $124,000–$155,000 USD