Neuroscience Sales Specialist

Johnson & Johnson

. Support clients and patients in the Joliet, Illinois territory, including nearby suburbs and the Indiana border .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeJoliet • Illinois • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $79,000 - $127,650 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 relationships with healthcare professionals and understanding patient needs. Proficient in developing strategic plans and managing territory budgets while ensuring compliance with company policies.

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Healthcare Sales ExperienceSpecialty Pharmaceuticals SalesCustomer Relationship ManagementData Analysis and Performance DiagnosisCompliance with Company Policies

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Hard Skills

Sales Strategy DevelopmentMarket AnalysisBudget ManagementClinical DialogueProduct Knowledge

Soft Skills

Self-MotivationCollaborationDecision-MakingAdaptabilityCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Telemedicine PlatformsSales Call Data ManagementCustomer Relationship Management Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree

Industry Keywords

Neuropsychiatric DisordersAntipsychotic SalesBipolar SalesHealthcare Professional EngagementEthical Sales Practices

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support clients and patients in the Joliet, Illinois territory, including nearby suburbs and the Indiana border
Meet or exceed sales expectations within assigned geographies ethically and compliantly
Understand and identify customer needs, align marketing resources, and support pull-through activities
Communicate Intra-Cellular’s corporate vision of improving lives of patients with neuropsychiatric disorders
Develop product and disease-state knowledge for compliant clinical dialogue with healthcare professionals
Create local strategic and tactical plans
Allocate resources differentially and manage territory budgets and expenses
Call on healthcare professional offices and mental health community centers in person and virtually
Customize customer discussions and interactions based on customer needs
Maintain knowledge of local markets, practice structures, customers, and influencers; share insights internally
Provide input on regional resource allocation and select appropriate programs and resources
Collaborate with the Regional Business Manager and stakeholders to develop and execute a local business plan
Capitalize on formulary approvals and other business opportunities
Collaborate with Neuroscience Sales Specialists and share best practices
Manage work hours, sales call data, customer objectives, communications, synchronization, samples, and expenses accurately and timely
Complete assigned 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 recently transitioned 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 in an evolving environment
Ability to adapt to changing telemedicine/virtual environments
Ability to analyze data and metrics, diagnose performance issues, and identify opportunities
Experience establishing customer relationships and communicating technical information to diverse audiences
Willingness to attend meetings outside normal working hours
Ability to travel overnight depending on territory geography
Willingness to travel domestically to headquarters, training, and sales meetings periodically
Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation
Commitment to learning emerging technologies such as AI

Benefits

Comp & perks

Commission opportunity
Periodic domestic travel to corporate headquarters, training, and sales meetings
Reasonable accommodation during the hiring process and employment
Inclusive interview process
Equal opportunity employment