Neuroscience Regional Sales Manager

Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc.

full-time

Posted on: 9/10/2025

Origin: • 🇺🇸 United States • Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma

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💰 $148,000 - $185,000 per year

Mid-LevelSenior

About the role

Lead, develop, and hold accountable a team of Specialty Sales Specialists to consistently achieve sales goals, including hiring, coaching, and performance management
Recruit, hire, onboard top talent and ensure team members have the skills and resources to succeed
Set clear performance expectations, provide regular coaching and feedback, conduct performance reviews, and document follow-up
Address performance issues promptly through direct conversations and formal documentation in partnership with HR as needed
Foster a customer-centric, results-driven culture through modeling strong relationships with key customers and decision makers
Conduct regular in-person field visits to observe sales calls, evaluate execution, and provide real-time feedback
Collaborate on individualized development plans and partner with Commercial Effectiveness Training to ensure onboarding and continuous skill development
Provide actionable market feedback to Marketing, Market Access, and other cross-functional teams to improve strategies and resources
Develop and execute a regional business plan that aligns with national strategy and maximizes results
Manage regional budget, track ROI, analyze sales performance and market trends, and take corrective action to close gaps
Ensure compliance with all company policies, industry regulations, and applicable laws

Bachelor’s degree required- Business, Life Sciences preferred
To qualify for Regional Sales Manager candidates must have a minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry, including sales or relevant cross-functional roles (e.g., marketing, training, market access)
At least 2 years of sales management experience are required for Regional Sales Manager
To qualify for Sr. Regional Sales Manager candidates must have a minimum of 8 years of progressively responsible experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry
At least 5 years of sales management experience are required for Sr. Regional Sales Manager
Neuroscience and specialty sales experience are strongly preferred
Proven ability to lead teams to exceed sales targets, manage performance, and have direct, documented performance discussions
Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills
Ability to influence, inspire, and motivate individuals toward achieving goals
Skilled at verbal and written performance evaluations and formal documentation of employee performance
Business acumen to identify future opportunities and anticipate customer needs
Must live within the boundaries of the assigned region and near a major airport
Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record
Travel up to 80% of the time and ability to work after hours if required by travel schedule or business issues
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds