Neuroscience Sales Executive – Territory Expert

Acadia Pharmaceuticals; Johnson City (TN); On-site; USD 124,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Acadia Pharmaceuticals in the United States seeks a Neuroscience Sales Specialist to achieve territorial sales goals by building strong customer relationships, delivering compliant product education, and driving patient access. You will promote Acadia products to healthcare professionals, develop strategic plans, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver value and enhance access across diverse care settings. The role requires travel and deep neuroscience knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; life sciences preferred.
• 1–2 years of healthcare/pharma sales experience for Sales Specialist; 5 years for Senior Specialist; 12 years for Executive Specialist.
• Demonstrated advanced selling, leadership, and business acumen.

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

Neuroscience knowledge

Relationship building

Communication skills

Payer dynamics understanding

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Life sciences background preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Zoom/WebEx

Job description

Acadia Pharmaceuticals in the United States seeks a Neuroscience Sales Specialist to achieve territorial sales goals by building strong customer relationships, delivering compliant product education, and driving patient access. You will promote Acadia products to healthcare professionals, develop strategic plans, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver value and enhance access across diverse care settings. The role requires travel and deep neuroscience knowledge.