Executive Neuroscience Sales Specialist

Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Executive neuroscience sales specialist promoting Acadia’s FDA-approved Parkinson’s disease psychosis and Rett syndrome treatments. Managing New York territory relationships, access support, and compliant product education.

Posted 8/17/2026full-timeRemote • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $124,000 - $155,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced selling skills and business acumen in promoting healthcare products, with a deep understanding of neuroscience disease states and payer dynamics. Proven ability to build relationships with healthcare professionals and deliver coordinated solutions through effective collaboration.

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Healthcare Sales ExperienceAdvanced Selling SkillsNeuroscience Disease State KnowledgePayer Dynamics UnderstandingRelationship Building

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Hard Skills

Sales PlanningMarket Data AnalysisCustomer InsightsReimbursement KnowledgeBusiness Expense TrackingClinical KnowledgeAccount-Based SellingNegotiation SkillsSales ReportingTraining and Mentoring

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsAdaptabilityLeadership AbilitiesProblem-Solving Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeZoomWebEx

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver’s License

Industry Keywords

Healthcare ProfessionalsKey Opinion LeadersSpecialty PharmacyLong-Term Care FacilitiesMedical ConferencesAcadia ProductsMarket DynamicsSales ObjectivesField Strategic InsightsComplex Selling Environments

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Promote Acadia products to healthcare professionals in person and virtually, providing compliant clinical, disease-state, and reimbursement information
Develop and execute territory business plans using market data, customer insights, and quarterly action plans to meet or exceed sales objectives
Build and maintain relationships with healthcare professionals, 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 customer needs
Partner with managed markets, operations, sales training, marketing, and other internal colleagues to deliver coordinated solutions
Advise on product pricing, reimbursement, and specialty distribution channels, liaising with customers and Acadia on access issues
Track and report sales activities, business expenses, and customer interactions
Represent Acadia at conferences, exhibits, trainings, and national, regional, and local meetings
Mentor and train new sales specialists and contribute to cross-functional projects and field strategic insights
Travel independently, including overnight and air travel as needed; travel may be up to 80%

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree required; life sciences emphasis preferred
Executive level requires a minimum of 12 years of healthcare sales experience, including at least 3 years in complex or account-based selling environments
Demonstrated advanced selling skills, leadership abilities, and business acumen
Proven success influencing diverse healthcare professional audiences across multiple care settings
Strong interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills
Ability to work independently, adapt to change, and deliver consistently high results
Deep understanding of neuroscience disease states, Acadia products, and local/regional market dynamics
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and virtual engagement platforms such as Zoom and WebEx
Strong understanding of payer dynamics, including Part D and specialty pharmacy/hub distribution
Must reside within the territory or within 30 miles of its border
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record; eligibility to drive a company vehicle
Ability to meet significant travel requirements, including driving, overnight stays, and air travel
Must comply with vaccination requirements for healthcare professional offices, long-term care facilities, and medical conferences
Ability to stand, walk, sit, handle or operate equipment, and occasionally lift or move up to 20 pounds
Ability to travel independently overnight and work after hours as required by business needs
Depending on territory needs, must be within reasonable proximity to a major airport

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
Company vehicle eligibility