Neuroscience Sales Specialist

Johnson & Johnson

. Meet or exceed sales expectations within the assigned Joliet territory in an ethical and compliant manner .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeJoliet • Illinois • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $79,000 - $127,650 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in healthcare sales and account management, with a strong focus on building relationships and delivering compliant customer interactions. Proficient in analyzing market data and developing strategic business plans to drive sales success in specialty pharmaceuticals.

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Healthcare Sales ExperienceSpecialty Pharmaceuticals KnowledgeCustomer Relationship ManagementData Analysis and Metrics AssessmentStrategic Business Planning

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Hard Skills

Sales ExperienceAccount ManagementMarket Intelligence SharingBudget ManagementProduct KnowledgeCompliance AdherenceTelemedicine AdaptabilityData AnalysisBusiness Plan DevelopmentResource Allocation

Soft Skills

Self-MotivationDecision-Making JudgmentCollaborationAdaptabilityIntegrity

Tools & Technologies

Virtual Communication ToolsCRM SoftwareSales Tracking SystemsEmerging Technologies

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s DegreeValid Driver’s License

Industry Keywords

HealthcareMental HealthNeurosciencePharmaceutical SalesBipolar SalesAntipsychotic SalesEthical Sales PracticesCustomer Programs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Meet or exceed sales expectations within the assigned Joliet territory in an ethical and compliant manner
Call on healthcare professional offices and mental health community centers in person and virtually
Understand and identify customer needs and customize compliant customer interactions
Align marketing resources and support pull-through activities
Develop superior product and disease-state knowledge for clinical dialogue with healthcare professionals
Create local strategic and tactical plans and allocate resources differentially
Manage territory budgets and expenses effectively
Maintain knowledge of local markets, practice structures, customers, and key influencers
Share market intelligence with internal stakeholders
Provide input on regional resource allocation and select appropriate customer programs and resources
Develop local business plans with the Regional Business Manager and stakeholders
Capitalize on formulary approvals and business opportunities
Collaborate with Neuroscience Sales Specialists and share best practices
Maintain accurate administrative records for work hours, sales calls, customer objectives, communications, samples, and expenses
Complete required company and job-related training

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of two (2) years of relevant work experience in healthcare sales/account management, business-to-business sales, or recent transition from Active-Duty Military
3+ years of sales experience in specialty pharmaceuticals preferred
Launch, antipsychotic, and/or bipolar sales experience highly preferred
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
Valid driver’s license and safe driving record
Strong desire and passion for improving patients’ and caregivers’ lives
High integrity and compliance with company policies and procedures
Self-motivation, initiative, entrepreneurial mindset, decision-making judgment, teaming/collaboration and cross-functional skills
Proven success learning and adapting to an evolving environment
Ability to adapt to changing telemedicine/virtual environments
Ability to analyze data and metrics to assess objectives, diagnose performance issues, and identify opportunities
Experience establishing customer relationships and communicating technical information to diverse audiences
Ability to work meetings outside normal working hours
Ability to travel overnight depending on territory geography
Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation
Commitment to learning emerging technologies such as AI

Benefits

Comp & perks

Commission opportunity
Reasonable accommodation support
Inclusive interview process
Periodic training and sales meetings
Domestic travel to corporate headquarters, training and sales meetings