Executive Neuroscience Sales Specialist - Portland, ME
Acadia Pharmaceuticals
August 14, 2026
Remote friendly (Sanford, ME)
United States
Sales
Position Summary
The Neuroscience Sales Specialist is responsible for achieving sales goals within the assigned territory by building customer relationships, delivering compliant product education, and driving appropriate patient access.
Primary Responsibilities
- Promote Acadia products to HCPs (in person and virtually) with compliant clinical, disease state, and reimbursement information.
- Develop and execute a territory business plan to meet/exceed sales objectives.
- Establish and maintain relationships with HCPs, key opinion leaders, advocacy organizations, and other stakeholders.
- Address questions, concerns, and objections using advanced selling skills.
- Tailor approved sales aids, clinical reprints, and brand resources to customer needs.
- Partner with internal teams (managed markets, operations, sales training, marketing) to deliver coordinated solutions.
- Advise on pricing, reimbursement, and specialty distribution; liaison for access-related issues.
- Track/report sales activity, expenses, and customer interactions.
- Represent Acadia at conferences/trainings and participate in required meetings.
- Mentor/train new sales specialists and contribute to cross-functional projects.
Knowledge & Expertise (required/preferred)
- Deep understanding of neuroscience disease states and local market dynamics.
- Trusted resource capability in medical community.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and virtual platforms (e.g., Zoom, WebEx).
- Strong payer knowledge (Part D; specialty pharmacy/hub distribution).
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required (life sciences preferred).
- Sales Specialist: 3+ years sales with 1+ year pharmaceutical/related healthcare sales (neuroscience preferred).
- Sr. Specialist: 8+ years healthcare sales; 2+ years complex/account-based selling.
- Executive level: 12+ years healthcare sales; 3+ years complex/account-based selling.
- Advanced selling, leadership, business acumen; strong communication/negotiation.
- Reside in territory (or within 30 miles); valid driver’s license; ability to travel (up to ~80%).
- Comply with vaccination requirements for HCP access.
Benefits (US-based employees)
- Medical/dental/vision; employer-paid life/disability/travel/EAP.
- 401(k) 1:1 match up to 5%; ESPP; 15+ vacation days; 13–15 paid holidays; 10 days paid sick time; paid parental leave; tuition assistance.
Application Instructions
Not specified.
The Neuroscience Sales Specialist is responsible for achieving sales goals within the assigned territory by building customer relationships, delivering compliant product education, and driving appropriate patient access.
Primary Responsibilities
- Promote Acadia products to HCPs (in person and virtually) with compliant clinical, disease state, and reimbursement information.
- Develop and execute a territory business plan to meet/exceed sales objectives.
- Establish and maintain relationships with HCPs, key opinion leaders, advocacy organizations, and other stakeholders.
- Address questions, concerns, and objections using advanced selling skills.
- Tailor approved sales aids, clinical reprints, and brand resources to customer needs.
- Partner with internal teams (managed markets, operations, sales training, marketing) to deliver coordinated solutions.
- Advise on pricing, reimbursement, and specialty distribution; liaison for access-related issues.
- Track/report sales activity, expenses, and customer interactions.
- Represent Acadia at conferences/trainings and participate in required meetings.
- Mentor/train new sales specialists and contribute to cross-functional projects.
Knowledge & Expertise (required/preferred)
- Deep understanding of neuroscience disease states and local market dynamics.
- Trusted resource capability in medical community.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and virtual platforms (e.g., Zoom, WebEx).
- Strong payer knowledge (Part D; specialty pharmacy/hub distribution).
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required (life sciences preferred).
- Sales Specialist: 3+ years sales with 1+ year pharmaceutical/related healthcare sales (neuroscience preferred).
- Sr. Specialist: 8+ years healthcare sales; 2+ years complex/account-based selling.
- Executive level: 12+ years healthcare sales; 3+ years complex/account-based selling.
- Advanced selling, leadership, business acumen; strong communication/negotiation.
- Reside in territory (or within 30 miles); valid driver’s license; ability to travel (up to ~80%).
- Comply with vaccination requirements for HCP access.
Benefits (US-based employees)
- Medical/dental/vision; employer-paid life/disability/travel/EAP.
- 401(k) 1:1 match up to 5%; ESPP; 15+ vacation days; 13–15 paid holidays; 10 days paid sick time; paid parental leave; tuition assistance.
Application Instructions
Not specified.