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Executive Neuroscience Sales Specialist - Springfield, IL

Acadia Pharmaceuticals
September 15, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Peoria, IL
Sales
Role: The Neuroscience Sales Specialist is responsible for achieving sales targets within specific IL territories by building strong healthcare provider relationships, delivering compliant product education, and driving patient access. Responsibilities include promoting Acadia’s neuroscience products via in-person and virtual engagements, developing strategic business plans, addressing customer questions, and collaborating with internal teams on reimbursement and access issues. The role entails significant travel (up to 80%) and requires proficiency in neuroscience disease states, local healthcare market dynamics, and payer systems. Qualifications include a bachelor's degree (preferably in life sciences), with 3+ years sales experience (including 1+ year in pharma or healthcare sales) for Sales Specialist level, or 8+ years for Sr. Specialist, and 12+ years for the Executive level, emphasizing complex or account-based selling. Candidates must demonstrate advanced selling skills, leadership, and strong communication abilities, with residency within the territory or near a major airport. The position involves physical mobility, travel, and adherence to vaccination requirements. Compensation ranges from $124,000 to $155,000 annually, plus bonuses and equity, with additional benefits. The role is based in Illinois, serving underserved neurological and rare disease communities, with a focus on conditions such as Parkinson’s disease psychosis, Rett syndrome, Alzheimer’s disease psychosis, and Lewy body dementia.