Executive Neuroscience Sales Specialist - Knoxville, TN

Role: Neuroscience Sales Specialist responsible for promoting Acadia's neurological and rare disease treatments within assigned TN territories. Objectives include achieving sales targets, establishing strong healthcare provider relationships, and delivering compliant product education. Responsibilities encompass developing territory plans, engaging HCPs via in-person and virtual channels, providing clinical and reimbursement information, and coordinating with internal teams on market access. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree (life sciences preferred), 1-2 years healthcare sales experience for Specialist, up to 12+ years for senior levels, with neuroscience experience preferred. Skills include deep understanding of neuroscience disease states, proficiency with virtual engagement tools, and payer landscape knowledge. High-value specifics: focus on underserved neurological conditions such as Parkinson’s disease psychosis, Rett syndrome, Alzheimer’s disease psychosis, Lewy body dementia; emphasis on complex healthcare sales, account-based strategies, and local market dynamics. Collaboration involves HCPs, advocacy groups, and cross-functional internal teams. Roles require extensive travel (up to 80%), including overnight stays, and residence within or near the territory. Position levels span from Sales Specialist to Executive Specialist, with salary ranges from $115,000 to $155,000, plus bonus and equity. The role demands strong interpersonal, negotiation, and independent working skills in a regulated, GxP environment.