Executive Neuroscience Sales Specialist - South Phoenix, AZ

Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc.•Arizona - Remote, AZ

6d•$124,000 - $155,000•Remote

About The Position

Join Acadia as an Executive Neuroscience Sales Specialist and play a key role in improving patient outcomes by delivering meaningful education and support to healthcare professionals across your territory. In this field-based role, you will build trusted customer relationships, provide compliant clinical and access-related information, and drive product awareness through strategic territory management. Leveraging your knowledge of neuroscience, payer dynamics, and the local healthcare landscape, you will develop impactful customer partnerships and execute business plans that achieve sales objectives. This is an exciting opportunity to combine scientific expertise, business acumen, and customer engagement to make a meaningful impact on patients and providers.

Requirements

Deep understanding of neuroscience disease states, Acadia products, and local/regional market dynamics
Ability to serve as a trusted resource in the medical community
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and virtual engagement platforms (e.g., Zoom, WebEx)
Strong grasp of payer dynamics, including Part D and specialty pharmacy/hub distribution
Bachelor's degree required, with an emphasis in the life sciences preferred
To qualify for Executive level, requires a minimum of 12 years of healthcare sales with at least 3 years of experience in complex or account-based selling environments is required
Demonstrated advanced selling skills, leadership abilities, and business acumen
Proven success in influencing diverse HCP audiences across multiple care settings
Strong interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills
Ability to work independently, adapt to change, and deliver consistently high results
Must reside within the territory (or within 30 miles of its border) and possess a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
Ability to meet travel requirements, including significant driving and overnight stays; air travel as needed
Must comply with vaccination requirements for HCP office access, long-term care facilities, and medical conferences

Nice To Haves

Emphasis on neuroscience preferred for sales experience

Responsibilities

Promote Acadia products to HCPs in person and virtually, providing clinical, disease state, and reimbursement information in a compliant and customer-focused manner
Develop and execute a territory business plan to meet or exceed sales objectives, leveraging market data, customer insights, and quarterly action plans
Establish and maintain strong relationships with HCPs, including key opinion leaders, advocacy organizations, and other healthcare stakeholders
Address customer questions, concerns, and objections using advanced dialogue and selling skills
Tailor approved sales aids, clinical reprints, and brand resources to meet specific customer needs
Partner with internal colleagues (e.g., managed markets, operations, sales training, marketing) to deliver coordinated solutions
Provide guidance on product pricing, reimbursement, and specialty distribution channels, acting as a liaison between customers and the Company for access-related issues
Accurately track and report sales activities, business expenses, and customer interactions in a timely manner
Represent Acadia at conferences, exhibits, and trainings; participate in national, regional, and local meetings as required
Mentor and train new sales specialists as needed, and contribute to cross-functional projects and field strategic insights

Benefits

Competitive base, bonus, new hire and ongoing equity packages
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Employer-paid life, disability, business travel and EAP coverage
401(k) Plan with a fully vested company match 1:1 up to 5%
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a 2-year purchase price lock-in
15+ vacation days
13 -15 paid holidays, including office closure between December 24th and January 1st
10 days of paid sick time
Paid parental leave benefit
Tuition assistance