Executive Neuroscience Sales Specialist - Portland, ME
Acadia Pharmaceuticals
September 04, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Sanford, ME
Sales
Role: Neuroscience Sales Specialist responsible for driving product sales within assigned territories by building healthcare professional relationships, delivering compliant education, and improving patient access. Responsibilities include promoting Acadia's neurological therapies, developing territory business plans, addressing customer inquiries, and partnering with internal teams on market strategies and reimbursement issues. Requirements: Bachelor's degree, typically in life sciences, with 3-12 years of healthcare sales experience, including neuroscience and complex account management. Skills in clinical education, market understanding, and payer dynamics are necessary, along with proficiency in digital platforms and strong interpersonal skills. High-Value: Focus on neuroscience therapeutic areas, including Parkinson’s disease psychosis, Rett syndrome, Alzheimer’s, and Lewy body dementia, with responsibilities spanning drug promotion, market data analysis, and stakeholder engagement. Work setup involves field-based activities with up to 80% travel, including overnight stays, and residence within the territory or near key airports. Position levels vary from Sales Specialist to Executive Sales Specialist, with corresponding salary ranges from $115,000 to $155,000 plus bonus and equity. The role emphasizes independent work, strategic planning, and cross-functional collaboration to meet sales targets in a highly regulated environment.