Executive Neuroscience Sales Specialist - Springfield, IL

Ladders; Illinois; Remote; USD 124,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employer-paid life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off (vacation)

Job summary

Ladders is seeking an Executive Neuroscience Sales Specialist for Springfield, IL, supporting remote US-based operations. You will drive specialty pharmaceutical sales in a neuroscience-focused territory, building senior-level clinician relationships and coordinating cross-functional teams to meet revenue targets.

Ideal candidates bring extensive healthcare sales experience, advanced selling skills, and the ability to influence pricing, reimbursement, and distribution strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; life sciences preferred.
• 3 years of sales experience, including 1 year in pharmaceutical or healthcare sales; neuroscience preferred.
• 8 years of healthcare sales experience with 2 years in complex selling for Senior Specialist level; 12 years for Executive level

Responsibilities

• Promote products to healthcare professionals both in person and virtually.
• Develop and execute a territory business plan to achieve sales objectives.
• Build and maintain relationships with key healthcare professionals and stakeholders.
• Address customer inquiries and objections using advanced selling skills.
• Tailor sales materials to meet customer-specific needs.
• Collaborate with internal teams to provide coordinated solutions.
• Guide customers on product pricing, reimbursement, and distribution issues.
• Track and report sales activities and customer interactions efficiently.
• Represent the organization at conferences and local meetings as needed.
• Mentor new sales specialists and contribute to strategic projects

Skills

Advanced selling

Relationship building

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Healthcare knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Executive Neuroscience Sales Specialist - Springfield, IL to join the team of a leader in the Pharmaceuticals & Biotech space.

This remote opportunity is focused on driving specialty pharmaceutical sales within a neuroscience-oriented territory. In this role, you will develop strong relationships with healthcare professionals, execute territory plans, and support business growth through consultative selling and cross-functional coordination. You will also serve as a trusted resource for customers on pricing, reimbursement, and distribution matters while contributing to broader sales initiatives.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $124,000 – $155,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Promote products to healthcare professionals both in person and virtually
• Develop and execute a territory business plan to achieve sales objectives
• Build and maintain relationships with key healthcare professionals and stakeholders
• Address customer inquiries and objections using advanced selling skills
• Tailor sales materials to meet customer-specific needs
• Collaborate with internal teams to provide coordinated solutions
• Guide customers on product pricing, reimbursement, and distribution issues
• Track and report sales activities and customer interactions efficiently
• Represent the organization at conferences and local meetings as needed
• Mentor new sales specialists and contribute to strategic projects

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; life sciences preferred
• 3 years of sales experience, including 1 year in pharmaceutical or healthcare sales; neuroscience preferred
• 8 years of healthcare sales experience with 2 years in complex selling for Senior Specialist level
• 12 years of healthcare sales experience with 3 years in complex selling for Executive level
• Demonstrated advanced selling skills and business acumen
• Proven success influencing healthcare professionals across various settings
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and bonus structure
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer-paid life, disability, and business travel coverage
• 401(k) plan with company match of 1:1 up to 5%
• Employee stock purchase plan with a 2-year lock-in
• 15+ vacation days and 13-15 paid holidays, including end-of-year closure
• 10 days of paid sick time
• Paid parental leave and tuition assistance

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.