Senior Neuroscience Field Sales Specialist

Acadia Pharmaceuticals; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 93,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid vacation (15+ days)

Paid holidays

Paid parental leave

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Acadia Pharmaceuticals is seeking a Neuroscience Sales Specialist in Illinois to promote products to healthcare professionals, develop territory plans, and build strong relationships with key stakeholders. The role requires deep neuroscience knowledge, travel, and compliance with payer and access processes.

The position offers a competitive base package with discretionary bonus and equity awards, and requires 3–12 years of healthcare sales experience depending on level.

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 distribution channels for access-related issues.
• Accurately track and report sales activities, business expenses, and customer interactions.
• Represent Acadia at conferences, exhibits, and trainings; participate in meetings as required.
• Mentor and train new sales specialists and contribute to cross-functional projects.

Job description

Acadia Pharmaceuticals is seeking a Neuroscience Sales Specialist in Illinois to promote products to healthcare professionals, develop territory plans, and build strong relationships with key stakeholders. The role requires deep neuroscience knowledge, travel, and compliance with payer and access processes.

The position offers a competitive base package with discretionary bonus and equity awards, and requires 3–12 years of healthcare sales experience depending on level.