Executive Neuroscience Sales Specialist - Nashville, TN
Acadia Pharmaceuticals
August 15, 2026
Remote friendly (Nashville, 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 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 internal teams (managed markets, operations, sales training, marketing) for coordinated solutions.
- Advise on pricing, reimbursement, and specialty distribution channels; liaise on access issues.
- Track and report sales activities, expenses, and customer interactions.
- Represent Acadia at conferences/trainings and participate in meetings as required.
- Mentor/train new sales specialists and contribute to cross-functional projects.
Knowledge & Expertise (Skills)
- Deep neuroscience disease-state knowledge; trusted medical-community resource.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and virtual engagement platforms (e.g., Zoom, WebEx).
- Strong understanding of payer dynamics (Part D; specialty pharmacy/hub distribution).
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required (life sciences preferred).
- Sales Specialist: 3 years sales with at least 1 year pharmaceutical/healthcare sales (neuroscience preferred).
- Sr. Specialist: 8 years healthcare sales with 2+ years complex/account-based selling.
- Executive: 12 years healthcare sales with 3+ years complex/account-based selling.
- Advanced selling skills, leadership/business acumen, and ability to influence diverse HCP audiences.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, negotiation skills; independent, adaptable, high-results.
- Reside in territory (or within 30 miles); valid driver’s license.
- Ability to travel (significant driving/overnights; air travel as needed).
- Comply with vaccination requirements for HCP access.
Scope
- Uses professional judgment and data-driven decision-making in a highly regulated environment.
Benefits (explicitly listed)
- Medical, dental, vision; 401(k) match (1:1 up to 5%); equity packages; bonus; paid leave (15+ vacation days, 13–15 paid holidays, 10 sick days); paid parental leave; tuition assistance.
Application instructions
None provided.
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 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 internal teams (managed markets, operations, sales training, marketing) for coordinated solutions.
- Advise on pricing, reimbursement, and specialty distribution channels; liaise on access issues.
- Track and report sales activities, expenses, and customer interactions.
- Represent Acadia at conferences/trainings and participate in meetings as required.
- Mentor/train new sales specialists and contribute to cross-functional projects.
Knowledge & Expertise (Skills)
- Deep neuroscience disease-state knowledge; trusted medical-community resource.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and virtual engagement platforms (e.g., Zoom, WebEx).
- Strong understanding of payer dynamics (Part D; specialty pharmacy/hub distribution).
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required (life sciences preferred).
- Sales Specialist: 3 years sales with at least 1 year pharmaceutical/healthcare sales (neuroscience preferred).
- Sr. Specialist: 8 years healthcare sales with 2+ years complex/account-based selling.
- Executive: 12 years healthcare sales with 3+ years complex/account-based selling.
- Advanced selling skills, leadership/business acumen, and ability to influence diverse HCP audiences.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, negotiation skills; independent, adaptable, high-results.
- Reside in territory (or within 30 miles); valid driver’s license.
- Ability to travel (significant driving/overnights; air travel as needed).
- Comply with vaccination requirements for HCP access.
Scope
- Uses professional judgment and data-driven decision-making in a highly regulated environment.
Benefits (explicitly listed)
- Medical, dental, vision; 401(k) match (1:1 up to 5%); equity packages; bonus; paid leave (15+ vacation days, 13–15 paid holidays, 10 sick days); paid parental leave; tuition assistance.
Application instructions
None provided.