Neuroscience Sales Executive — Territory Lead

Acadia Pharmaceuticals; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 124,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Employer-paid life, disability, travel

401(k) Plan with company match 1:1 up 

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

15+ vacation days

13–15 paid holidays

Tuition assistance

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Acadia Pharmaceuticals is seeking a Neuroscience Sales Specialist to drive sales and build strong relationships with healthcare professionals in the Tampa area. The role emphasizes compliant product education, territory planning, and cross-functional collaboration.

Ideal candidates possess neuroscience knowledge, 3+ years of healthcare sales experience, and the ability to travel up to 80%. A competitive base salary is offered, with discretionary bonus eligibility and equity awards based on

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences required; neuroscience focus preferred.
• Proven ability to engage healthcare professionals and physicians in person and virtually.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills with a customer-focused mindset.

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 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

HCP relationship-building

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in life sciences

Job description

Acadia Pharmaceuticals is seeking a Neuroscience Sales Specialist to drive sales and build strong relationships with healthcare professionals in the Tampa area. The role emphasizes compliant product education, territory planning, and cross-functional collaboration.

Ideal candidates possess neuroscience knowledge, 3+ years of healthcare sales experience, and the ability to travel up to 80%. A competitive base salary is offered, with discretionary bonus eligibility and equity awards based on