Neuroscience Sales Specialist (Roanoke, VA) – Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine

Role: Neuroscience Sales Specialist responsible for driving sales in the Roanoke, VA territory, including Blacksburg, Christiansburg, Pulaski, Marion, and Martinsville. Primary objectives include meeting or exceeding sales targets by engaging healthcare professionals and mental health centers ethically, understanding customer needs, and supporting pull-through activities. Responsibilities encompass developing strategic local business plans, leveraging marketing resources, maintaining current market knowledge, and managing budgets effectively. The role involves building relationships, providing clinical product information, and ensuring compliance with relevant guidelines. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, a minimum of 2 years in healthcare sales, B2B or pharmaceutical sales experience preferred, with specific emphasis on specialty pharmaceuticals such as antipsychotics or bipolar treatments. A valid driver’s license, a strong patient-centric mindset, high integrity, self-motivation, and adaptability to virtual/telemedicine settings are required. Experience with data analysis, developing customer relationships, and working with emerging technologies like AI is advantageous. High-value biopharma specifics include a focus on neuroscience, psychiatry, and neuropsychiatric disorders, with an emphasis on ethical sales practices, regulatory compliance, and strategic territory management. The role involves some overnight travel and periodic corporate visits. Preferred skills include analytical reasoning, cross-functional collaboration, market knowledge, and problem-solving, with an anticipated salary range of $79,000 to $157,500.