Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Neuroscience Sales Specialist

Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc.

full-time

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Origin:  • 🇺🇸 United States • California

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Salary

💰 $115,000 - $135,000 per year

Job Level

Junior

About the role

  • Achieve sales goals within assigned territory by building strong customer relationships and driving patient access
  • Promote Acadia products to HCPs in person and virtually, providing clinical, disease state, and reimbursement information
  • Develop and execute a territory business plan to meet or exceed sales objectives using market data and customer insights
  • Establish and maintain relationships with HCPs, key opinion leaders, advocacy organizations, and healthcare stakeholders
  • Address customer questions, concerns, and objections using advanced dialogue and selling skills
  • Tailor approved sales aids, clinical reprints, and brand resources to meet specific customer needs
  • Partner with managed markets, operations, sales training, and marketing to deliver coordinated solutions
  • Provide guidance on product pricing, reimbursement, and specialty distribution channels; act as liaison for access-related issues
  • Accurately track and report sales activities, business expenses, and customer interactions in a timely manner
  • Represent Acadia at conferences, exhibits, and trainings; participate in national, regional, and local meetings
  • Mentor and train new sales specialists and contribute field strategic insights to cross-functional projects

Requirements

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree required; life sciences preferred
  • Sales Specialist: Minimum 1+ years of sales experience in pharmaceutical/healthcare; neuroscience preferred
  • Senior Specialist: Minimum 5+ years of healthcare sales (2+ in complex/account-based selling)
  • 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)
  • Possess a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
  • Ability to meet travel requirements, including significant driving and overnight stays; air travel as needed
  • Must comply with vaccination requirements for HCP office access, long-term care facilities, and medical conferences
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and virtual engagement platforms (e.g., Zoom, WebEx)
  • Strong grasp of payer dynamics, including Part D and specialty pharmacy/hub distribution
  • Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds
  • Travel may be up to 80% of the time, including occasional after-hours work