Executive Neuroscience Sales Specialist - Springfield, IL
Acadia Pharmaceuticals
September 15, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Springfield, IL
Sales
Role: The Neuroscience Sales Specialist is responsible for promoting Acadia's neuroscience products within designated territories, focusing on building customer relationships, delivering product education, and supporting patient access. Responsibilities include executing territory business plans, engaging healthcare professionals via in-person and virtual channels, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize solutions related to product reimbursement and distribution. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree, preferably in life sciences; 3+ years of healthcare sales experience, with at least 1 year in pharmaceutical or healthcare sales emphasizing neuroscience for Sales Specialist level; 8+ years for Senior and 12+ years for Executive levels, with experience in complex or account-based selling environments. Skills include deep neuroscience knowledge, strong interpersonal and negotiation abilities, proficiency in virtual engagement tools, and understanding of payer dynamics. High-Value: Focus on neuroscience (Parkinson’s disease psychosis, Rett syndrome, Alzheimer’s disease psychosis, Lewy body dementia psychosis); working across various care settings; extensive travel (up to 80%); territories in Illinois; and a seniority spectrum from Sales Specialist to Executive Specialist. Work setup involves field-based engagement with significant travel, including overnight stays.