Neuroscience Sales Specialist

Johnson & Johnson

. Drive sales performance to meet or exceed forecasts within the assigned territory .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeRemote • New York • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $79,000 - $158,000 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 customer relationships and adapting to evolving environments. Proficient in analyzing data to drive sales performance and improve patient outcomes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Healthcare Sales ExperienceSpecialty Pharmaceuticals SalesCustomer Relationship ManagementData Analysis and Metrics AssessmentBachelor's Degree

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Hard Skills

Sales Performance ManagementBusiness PlanningProduct KnowledgeMarket Intelligence SharingCompliance and Ethical InteractionsTerritory ManagementSales Call Data ManagementResource AllocationTelemedicine AdaptationEmerging Technologies Learning

Soft Skills

Self-MotivationDecision-Making JudgmentCollaboration SkillsAdaptabilityIntegrity

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver's License

Industry Keywords

Healthcare ProfessionalsMental Health Community CentersAntipsychotic SalesBipolar SalesBusiness-to-Business Sales

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive sales performance to meet or exceed forecasts within the assigned territory
Call on healthcare professional offices and mental health community centers in person and virtually
Understand and identify customer needs and customize compliant, ethical interactions
Use assigned budgets to achieve territory objectives
Maintain knowledge of local markets, practice structures, customers, and key influencers
Share market intelligence with internal stakeholders
Provide input into resource allocation decisions across customers and regions
Select appropriate programs and resources for customers, practices, and systems
Develop a local business plan with the Regional Business Manager and stakeholders
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 promptly
Build business plans based on customer needs, resources, and products
Develop superior product and disease-state knowledge for compliant clinical dialogue with healthcare professionals
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 recent transition 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 a 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 comply with Company policies and procedures
Strong self-motivation, initiative, and entrepreneurial drive
Excellent decision-making judgment and teaming/collaboration 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 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 all essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation
Demonstrated commitment to learning emerging technologies such as AI
Must complete required company and job-related training within specified 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
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
Company-sponsored training and development opportunities
Field-based work arrangement
Periodic travel to corporate headquarters, training, and sales meetings