Neuroscience Sales Specialist

Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Neuroscience Sales Specialist responsible for promoting Acadia products in Springfield, IL territory. Building customer relationships and ensuring patient access through deep industry knowledge.

Posted 6/18/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $92,000 - $115,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Promote Acadia products to HCPs in person and virtually, providing clinical, disease state, and reimbursement information in a compliant and customer-focused manner.
Develop and execute a territory business plan to meet or exceed sales objectives, leveraging market data, customer insights, and quarterly action plans.
Establish and maintain strong relationships with HCPs, including key opinion leaders, advocacy organizations, and other 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 internal colleagues (e.g., managed markets, operations, sales training, marketing) to deliver coordinated solutions.
Provide guidance on product pricing, reimbursement, and specialty distribution channels, acting as a liaison between customers and the Company 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 as required.
Mentor and train new sales specialists as needed, and contribute to cross-functional projects and field strategic insights.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree required, with an emphasis in the life sciences preferred.
To qualify for Sales Specialist requires 3 years of sales experience with at least 1 year in pharmaceutical, and/or other related healthcare sales, with an emphasis on neuroscience preferred.
To qualify for Sr. Specialist level, requires a minimum of 8 years of healthcare sales with at least 2 years of experience in complex or account-based selling environments is required.
To qualify for Executive level, requires a minimum of 12 years of healthcare sales with at least 3 years of experience in complex or account-based selling environments is required.
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) and 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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive base, bonus, new hire and ongoing equity packages
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Employer-paid life, disability, business travel and EAP coverage
401(k) Plan with a fully vested company match 1:1 up to 5%
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a 2-year purchase price lock-in
15+ vacation days
13 -15 paid holidays, including office closure between December 24th and January 1st
10 days of paid sick time
Paid parental leave benefit
Tuition assistance

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Hard Skills & Tools

sales experiencepharmaceutical saleshealthcare salesaccount-based sellingbusiness planningmarket data analysiscustomer insightsreimbursement guidancepricing strategysales tracking

Soft Skills

advanced selling skillsleadership abilitiesbusiness acumeninterpersonal skillscommunication skillsnegotiation skillsadaptabilityindependencecustomer relationship managementmentoring

Certifications

Bachelor's degreevalid driver's license