Neuroscience Sales Specialist

Johnson & Johnson

. Drive sales performance and meet or exceed forecasts within the assigned territory by calling on healthcare professional offices and Mental Health Community Centers in person and virtually .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeAlbany • New York • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $79,000 - $158,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in healthcare sales and account management, with a strong focus on building customer relationships and executing strategic business plans. Proficient in analyzing data to drive sales performance and adapt to evolving market conditions.

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Healthcare Sales ExperienceSpecialty Pharmaceuticals SalesCustomer Relationship ManagementData Analysis and Metrics AssessmentBusiness Plan Development

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Hard Skills

Sales Performance ManagementAccount ManagementMarket AnalysisStrategic PlanningBudget ManagementTelemedicine AdaptationCompliance AdherenceCustomer Needs AssessmentSales Call Data ManagementTraining Completion

Soft Skills

Self-MotivationInitiativeDecision-Making JudgmentCollaborationAdaptability

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s DegreeValid Driver’s License

Industry Keywords

HealthcareMental HealthNeurosciencePharmaceuticalsB2B SalesAntipsychotic SalesBi-Polar SalesEmerging TechnologiesCompliance PoliciesCustomer Engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive sales performance and meet or exceed forecasts within the assigned territory by calling on healthcare professional offices and Mental Health Community Centers in person and virtually
Use assigned budgets effectively to achieve territory objectives
Customize customer discussions and interactions based on customer needs in a compliant and ethical manner
Maintain current understanding of local markets, practice structures, customers, and key influencers
Share market and customer information with relevant internal stakeholders
Provide input into resource allocation decisions across customers and the region
Identify and select appropriate programs and resources for customers, practices, and systems
Work with the Regional Business Manager and stakeholders to develop a local business plan
Capitalize on formulary approvals and other business opportunities through strategic-plan execution
Collaborate with other Neuroscience Sales Specialists and share best practices
Manage work hours, sales call data, customer objectives, communication responses, synchronization, samples, and expense reporting accurately and on time
Build business plans based on customer needs, resources, and products
Complete assigned company and job-related training

Requirements

What you’ll need

A minimum of two (2) years of relevant work experience in healthcare sales/account management, business-to-business sales, or recently transitioned from Active-Duty Military
3+ years of sales experience in specialty pharmaceuticals preferred
Launch, antipsychotic, and/or bi-polar sales experience highly preferred
Must have Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
Must have a valid driver’s license and safe driving record
Strong desire and passion for improving the lives of patients and their caregivers
Must act with high integrity and in accordance with Company compliance policies and procedures
Strong self-motivation, initiative, entrepreneurial drive, decision-making judgment, teaming/collaboration, and cross-functional skills
Proven track record of learning and adapting in an evolving environment
Ability to adapt to changing telemedicine/virtual environments
Ability to analyze data and metrics to assess progress, diagnose performance issues, and identify opportunities
Experience establishing new customer relationships and communicating technical information to diverse customer audiences
Ability to work meetings outside normal working hours
Ability to travel overnight depending on territory geography
Ability to travel domestically to corporate headquarters, training, and sales meetings periodically
Must be able to perform all essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation
Demonstrated commitment to learning emerging technologies such as AI
Must complete company and job-related training within required timelines

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Business accident insurance
Group legal insurance
Consolidated retirement plan (pension)
Savings plan (401(k))
Vacation – 120 hours per calendar year
Sick time – 40 hours per calendar year; employees residing in Washington State – 56 hours per calendar year
Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – 13 days per calendar year
Work, Personal and Family Time – up to 40 hours per calendar year
Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
Condolence Leave – 30 days for an immediate family member; 5 days for an extended family member
Caregiver Leave – 10 days
Volunteer Leave – 4 days
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours
Inclusive interview process and accommodation support