Executive Neuroscience Sales Specialist - Knoxville, TN
Acadia Pharmaceuticals
August 20, 2026
Remote friendly (Knoxville, TN)
United States
Sales
Position Summary
The Neuroscience Sales Specialist is responsible for achieving sales goals within the assigned territory by building strong customer relationships, delivering compliant and compelling product education, and driving appropriate patient access.
Primary Responsibilities
- Promote Acadia products to HCPs in person and virtually with clinical, disease state, and reimbursement information.
- Develop and execute a territory business plan using market data, customer insights, and quarterly action plans.
- Build relationships with HCPs (including key opinion leaders) and healthcare stakeholders.
- Address questions/objections using advanced selling skills.
- Tailor approved sales aids, clinical reprints, and brand resources to customer needs.
- Coordinate with internal teams (managed markets, operations, sales training, marketing).
- Advise on product pricing, reimbursement, and specialty distribution; act as a liaison for access issues.
- Track/report sales activities, expenses, and customer interactions.
- Represent Acadia at conferences and meetings; participate as required.
- Mentor/train new sales specialists and support cross-functional projects.
Knowledge & Expertise
- Neuroscience disease state knowledge; product and local/regional market understanding.
- Trusted resource to the medical community.
- Microsoft Office and virtual engagement platforms (e.g., Zoom, WebEx).
- Payer dynamics, including Part D and specialty pharmacy/hub distribution.
Qualifications/Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required; life sciences preferred.
- Sales Specialist: 1–2 years pharma/healthcare sales (neuroscience preferred).
- Sr. Sales Specialist: 5 years healthcare sales (2+ in complex/account-based).
- Executive Specialist: 12 years healthcare sales (3+ in complex/account-based).
- Advanced selling, leadership, business acumen; influence diverse HCP audiences.
- Strong communication/negotiation skills; independent, adaptable.
- Must live within territory (or within 30 miles) and have a valid driver’s license.
- Travel: significant driving/overnights; up to ~80% (air travel as needed).
- Must comply with vaccination requirements for HCP access.
Benefits (as listed)
- Competitive base/bonus/equity; medical/dental/vision; employer-paid life/disability/business travel/EAP.
- 401(k) match 1:1 up to 5%; Employee Stock Purchase Plan; 15+ vacation days; 13–15 paid holidays; 10 sick days; paid parental leave; tuition assistance.
The Neuroscience Sales Specialist is responsible for achieving sales goals within the assigned territory by building strong customer relationships, delivering compliant and compelling product education, and driving appropriate patient access.
Primary Responsibilities
- Promote Acadia products to HCPs in person and virtually with clinical, disease state, and reimbursement information.
- Develop and execute a territory business plan using market data, customer insights, and quarterly action plans.
- Build relationships with HCPs (including key opinion leaders) and healthcare stakeholders.
- Address questions/objections using advanced selling skills.
- Tailor approved sales aids, clinical reprints, and brand resources to customer needs.
- Coordinate with internal teams (managed markets, operations, sales training, marketing).
- Advise on product pricing, reimbursement, and specialty distribution; act as a liaison for access issues.
- Track/report sales activities, expenses, and customer interactions.
- Represent Acadia at conferences and meetings; participate as required.
- Mentor/train new sales specialists and support cross-functional projects.
Knowledge & Expertise
- Neuroscience disease state knowledge; product and local/regional market understanding.
- Trusted resource to the medical community.
- Microsoft Office and virtual engagement platforms (e.g., Zoom, WebEx).
- Payer dynamics, including Part D and specialty pharmacy/hub distribution.
Qualifications/Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required; life sciences preferred.
- Sales Specialist: 1–2 years pharma/healthcare sales (neuroscience preferred).
- Sr. Sales Specialist: 5 years healthcare sales (2+ in complex/account-based).
- Executive Specialist: 12 years healthcare sales (3+ in complex/account-based).
- Advanced selling, leadership, business acumen; influence diverse HCP audiences.
- Strong communication/negotiation skills; independent, adaptable.
- Must live within territory (or within 30 miles) and have a valid driver’s license.
- Travel: significant driving/overnights; up to ~80% (air travel as needed).
- Must comply with vaccination requirements for HCP access.
Benefits (as listed)
- Competitive base/bonus/equity; medical/dental/vision; employer-paid life/disability/business travel/EAP.
- 401(k) match 1:1 up to 5%; Employee Stock Purchase Plan; 15+ vacation days; 13–15 paid holidays; 10 sick days; paid parental leave; tuition assistance.