Associate Flex Neuroscience Sales Specialist

Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Neuroscience sales specialist providing interim territory coverage for Acadia Pharmaceuticals, which develops treatments for neurological and rare diseases. Managing territories and promoting specialized therapies nationwide.

Posted 8/10/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $84,000 - $105,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong selling skills and the ability to build relationships within the neuroscience community while providing exceptional product knowledge and compliance in a highly regulated environment. Capable of developing and executing strategic territory plans to maximize sales potential and customer engagement.

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Neurology Product PromotionSales Strategy DevelopmentRelationship BuildingPersuasive Selling SkillsRegulatory Compliance

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Hard Skills

Sales AnalysisBusiness PlanningPricing GuidanceReimbursement KnowledgeClinical Trial DataProduct KnowledgeTerritory ManagementCustomer Relationship ManagementNegotiation SkillsMarket Trend Analysis

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsSelf-MotivationProfessionalismInitiative

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeValid Driver's License

Industry Keywords

NeuroscienceMovement Disorder SpecialistsHealthcare ProfessionalsKey Opinion LeadersFDA ComplianceOIG ComplianceLife SciencesSales TerritoriesHealthcare RegulationsPatient Therapy

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide strategic interim coverage across open sales territories nationwide
Manage assigned territories while promoting a specialized Neurology product to Movement Disorder Specialists and Neurologists
Provide value and service to help providers identify and start appropriate patients on therapy
Educate physicians, staff, and healthcare professionals on Acadia products and address questions, objections, and concerns
Build relationships with healthcare professionals and key opinion leaders and coordinate issue resolution with internal stakeholders
Analyze sales potential and execute territory plans, including call activity, business meals, speaker programs, and approved activities
Develop, evaluate, and adjust quarterly business and action plans
Provide pricing and reimbursement guidance and liaise between customers and Acadia
Submit timely reports, maintain accurate expense records, and comply with regulations and company policies
Collaborate with sales leadership, regional and area teammates, and cross-functional partners
Attend conferences, trainings, meetings, exhibits, and product launches
Participate in leadership activities, mentoring, field training, cross-functional projects, and meeting training activities
Represent Acadia’s culture, mission, and values and meet or exceed sales expectations
Build customer relationships and provide disease, product, and reimbursement information
Provide approved customer resources, including product samples, clinical trial data, and patient brochures
Manage relationships with key opinion leaders, speakers, medical societies, advocacy groups, long-term care facilities, payers, and pharmacists
Develop neuroscience and Acadia product knowledge and understand local and regional market trends
Pursue ongoing development and establish subject-matter expertise in the neuroscience medical community
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree required; emphasis in life sciences preferred
An equivalent combination of education and applicable job experience may be considered
Minimum of 2 years of applicable experience preferred
Ability to travel 90% of the time and live in assigned geographies for 1–6 months at a time
Must be in good standing with the FDA and OIG
Demonstrated selling skills and ability to dialogue effectively with customers
Ability to quickly build relationships with key customers and networks within the neuroscience community
Must live within the assigned territory in temporary housing paid for by Acadia and relocate every 3–6 months as business needs dictate
Exceptional disease-state and product knowledge
Strong persuasive selling and negotiation skills
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to assess territory opportunities and customer needs and maximize impact in a short time frame
Ability to learn and apply technical/scientific knowledge and business analyses
Organization, initiative, and self-motivation
Professionalism, integrity, policy compliance, ability to work in a highly regulated environment, and ability to maintain confidential information and data
Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record
Compliance with the Company Fleet Management Program, including periodic DMV reviews
Ability to drive a company-provided car extensively and travel overnight and by air as required
Ability to travel independently overnight and work after hours as required
Ability to temporarily live within the territory for 3–6 months at a time
Convenient access to a major airport may be required depending on territory geography

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
Temporary housing paid for by Acadia
Company-provided car