Executive Neuroscience Sales Specialist

Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc.

. Achieve sales goals within the assigned territory by building customer relationships, delivering compliant product education, and driving appropriate patient access.

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeRemote • North Carolina • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $124,000 - $155,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in healthcare sales with a focus on building relationships with healthcare professionals and delivering compliant product education. Proficient in navigating complex business challenges within a highly regulated environment while achieving sales goals and mentoring team members.

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Healthcare Sales ExperienceAdvanced Selling SkillsLeadership AbilitiesPayer Dynamics KnowledgeNeuroscience Disease State Understanding

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Hard Skills

Sales Strategy DevelopmentMarket Data AnalysisCustomer Relationship ManagementReimbursement GuidanceComplex Account-Based SellingSales Activity TrackingClinical Education DeliveryNegotiation SkillsBusiness AcumenTerritory Business Planning

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsAdaptabilityProblem-Solving SkillsMentoring Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeZoomWebExSales AidsClinical Reprints

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeValid Driver's License

Industry Keywords

Healthcare ProfessionalsKey Opinion LeadersPatient AccessSpecialty Distribution ChannelsLife SciencesAcadia ProductsMarket DynamicsVaccination RequirementsTravel RequirementsComplex Business Challenges

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Achieve sales goals within the assigned territory by building customer relationships, delivering compliant product education, and driving appropriate patient access.
Promote Acadia products to healthcare professionals in person and virtually, providing clinical, disease-state, and reimbursement information.
Develop and execute territory business plans using market data, customer insights, and quarterly action plans.
Establish and maintain relationships with healthcare professionals, 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 customer needs.
Partner with managed markets, operations, sales training, marketing, and other internal colleagues.
Provide guidance on pricing, reimbursement, and specialty distribution channels, acting as a liaison on access issues.
Track and report sales activities, expenses, and customer interactions.
Represent Acadia at conferences, exhibits, trainings, and national, regional, and local meetings.
Mentor and train new sales specialists as needed.
Contribute to cross-functional projects and field strategic insights.
Apply broad experience and professional judgment to complex business challenges in a highly regulated environment.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree required, with an emphasis in the life sciences preferred.
Executive level requires a minimum of 12 years of healthcare sales, including at least 3 years of experience in complex or account-based selling environments.
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.
Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
Ability to meet travel requirements, including significant driving, overnight stays, and air travel as needed.
Must comply with vaccination requirements for HCP office access, long-term care facilities, and medical conferences.
Deep understanding of neuroscience disease states, Acadia products, and local/regional market dynamics.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and virtual engagement platforms such as Zoom and WebEx.
Strong grasp of payer dynamics, including Part D and specialty pharmacy/hub distribution.
Ability to travel independently overnight and/or work after hours as required by travel schedule or business needs.
Must reside within reasonable proximity to a major airport depending on territory needs.
Eligibility to drive a company vehicle and ability to travel independently by air.
Travel may be up to 80% of the time.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive base, bonus, new hire and ongoing equity packages
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Employer-paid life, disability, business travel and EAP coverage
401(k) Plan with a fully vested company match 1:1 up to 5%
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a 2-year purchase price lock-in
15+ vacation days
13 -15 paid holidays, including office closure between December 24th and January 1st
10 days of paid sick time
Paid parental leave benefit
Tuition assistance
Discretionary bonus
Equity awards based on individual and organizational performance