Neuroscience Sales Specialist, Lafayette, LA
Acadia Pharmaceuticals
August 21, 2026
Remote friendly (Lafayette, LA)
United States
Sales
Position Summary
The Neuroscience Sales Specialist is responsible for achieving sales goals in 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 to meet/exceed sales objectives using market data and quarterly action plans.
- Build and maintain relationships with HCPs (including KOLs), advocacy organizations, and other stakeholders.
- Address customer questions/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) to deliver coordinated solutions.
- Guide pricing, reimbursement, and specialty distribution; serve as liaison for access-related issues.
- Track/report sales activities, expenses, and customer interactions.
- Represent Acadia at conferences/trainings and required meetings.
- Mentor/train new sales specialists; contribute to cross-functional projects.
Knowledge & Expertise / Skills
- Deep neuroscience disease-state knowledge; trusted medical resource capability.
- Microsoft Office and virtual platforms (e.g., Zoom, WebEx).
- Payer dynamics knowledge (Part D; specialty pharmacy/hub distribution).
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required (life sciences preferred).
- Sales Specialist: 3 years healthcare/pharma sales (1+ year preferred) with neuroscience emphasis.
- Sr. Specialist: 8 years healthcare sales; 2+ years complex/account-based selling.
- Executive: 12 years healthcare sales; 3+ years complex/account-based selling.
- Advanced selling, leadership, business acumen; influence diverse HCP audiences; strong communication/negotiation.
- Reside within territory (or within 30 miles); valid driver’s license; travel up to 80%.
- Comply with vaccination requirements for HCP access and conferences.
Benefits (US-based)
Medical, dental, vision; life/disability/EAP; 401(k) match (1:1 up to 5%); ESPP; 15+ vacation days; paid holidays (13–15); 10 sick days; paid parental leave; tuition assistance.
The Neuroscience Sales Specialist is responsible for achieving sales goals in 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 to meet/exceed sales objectives using market data and quarterly action plans.
- Build and maintain relationships with HCPs (including KOLs), advocacy organizations, and other stakeholders.
- Address customer questions/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) to deliver coordinated solutions.
- Guide pricing, reimbursement, and specialty distribution; serve as liaison for access-related issues.
- Track/report sales activities, expenses, and customer interactions.
- Represent Acadia at conferences/trainings and required meetings.
- Mentor/train new sales specialists; contribute to cross-functional projects.
Knowledge & Expertise / Skills
- Deep neuroscience disease-state knowledge; trusted medical resource capability.
- Microsoft Office and virtual platforms (e.g., Zoom, WebEx).
- Payer dynamics knowledge (Part D; specialty pharmacy/hub distribution).
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required (life sciences preferred).
- Sales Specialist: 3 years healthcare/pharma sales (1+ year preferred) with neuroscience emphasis.
- Sr. Specialist: 8 years healthcare sales; 2+ years complex/account-based selling.
- Executive: 12 years healthcare sales; 3+ years complex/account-based selling.
- Advanced selling, leadership, business acumen; influence diverse HCP audiences; strong communication/negotiation.
- Reside within territory (or within 30 miles); valid driver’s license; travel up to 80%.
- Comply with vaccination requirements for HCP access and conferences.
Benefits (US-based)
Medical, dental, vision; life/disability/EAP; 401(k) match (1:1 up to 5%); ESPP; 15+ vacation days; paid holidays (13–15); 10 sick days; paid parental leave; tuition assistance.