Executive Long-Term Care Sales Specialist - Knoxville, TN
Acadia Pharmaceuticals
August 26, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Johnson City, TN
Sales
Role: Responsible for driving sales and developing business within a designated long-term care (LTC) territory, focusing on neurological and rare diseases. Core responsibilities include building relationships with healthcare providers, promoting Acadiaβs neuroscience products, addressing customer questions, and executing strategic territory plans. The role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams such as marketing, managed markets, and training, and requires representing the company at industry events. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree (life sciences preferred), with 3+ years of healthcare sales experience for Sales Specialist, or 8+ years for Senior/Executive levels; experience in pharmaceutical or healthcare sales emphasizing neuroscience is preferred. Skills include advanced selling, negotiation, leadership, and strong business acumen; proficiency in Microsoft Office and virtual platforms. High-value specifics: Focus on neuroscience therapies for underserved neurological and rare diseases, with knowledge of payer systems, LTC regulations, and medication management. The role entails extensive travel (up to 80%) within the territory and requires residing near the specified locations in Tennessee or North Carolina. Position levels vary with experience, offering compensation from $115,000 to $155,000 plus bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits. The role demands self-motivation, the ability to operate independently, and a deep understanding of the LTC landscape to position Acadia as a trusted partner in the community.