Neuroscience Field Sales Specialist — Raleigh Territory

ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 124,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Discretionary bonus

Equity awards

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Employer-paid life, disability, and E©

401(k) with match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Vacation days

Paid holidays

Paid sick time

Parental leave

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. is seeking a Neuroscience Sales Specialist to grow revenue within an assigned territory by building strong customer relationships and delivering compliant, education-focused product information.

The role requires neuroscience knowledge, excellent stakeholder engagement, and the ability to navigate payer dynamics and complex accounts. Responsibilities include executing territory plans, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and mentoring new colleagues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, with an emphasis in the life sciences preferred.
• 3 years of sales experience with at least 1 year in pharmaceutical, and/or other related healthcare sales, with an emphasis on neuroscience preferred.
• 8 years of healthcare sales with at least 2 years of experience in complex or account-based selling environments is required.
• 12 years of healthcare sales with at least 3 years of experience in complex or account-based selling environments is required.
• Demonstrated advanced selling skills, leadership abilities, and business acumen.
• Proven success in influencing diverse HCP audiences across multiple care settings.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently, adapt to change, and deliver consistently high results.
• Must reside within the territory (or within 30 miles of its border) and possess a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to meet travel requirements, including significant driving and overnight stays; air travel as needed.
• Must comply with vaccination requirements for HCP office access, long-term care facilities, and medical conferences.

Responsibilities

• Promote Acadia products to HCPs in person and virtually, providing clinical, disease state, and reimbursement information in a compliant and customer-focused manner.
• Develop and execute a territory business plan to meet or exceed sales objectives, leveraging market data, customer insights, and quarterly action plans.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with HCPs, including key opinion leaders, advocacy organizations, and other healthcare stakeholders.
• Address customer questions, concerns, and objections using advanced dialogue and selling skills.
• Tailor approved sales aids, clinical reprints, and brand resources to meet specific customer needs.
• Partner with internal colleagues (e.g., managed markets, operations, sales training, marketing) to deliver coordinated solutions.
• Provide guidance on product pricing, reimbursement, and specialty distribution channels, acting as a liaison between customers and the Company for access-related issues.
• Accurately track and report sales activities, business expenses, and customer interactions in a timely manner.
• Represent Acadia at conferences, exhibits, and trainings; participate in national, regional, and local meetings as required.
• Mentor and train new sales specialists as needed, and contribute to cross-functional projects and field strategic insights.

Skills

Advanced selling skills

Leadership abilities

Business acumen

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Independent work

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree required

Life sciences emphasis preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Zoom

WebEx

Job description

Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. is seeking a Neuroscience Sales Specialist to grow revenue within an assigned territory by building strong customer relationships and delivering compliant, education-focused product information.

The role requires neuroscience knowledge, excellent stakeholder engagement, and the ability to navigate payer dynamics and complex accounts. Responsibilities include executing territory plans, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and mentoring new colleagues.