NeuroPsych Account Specialist - Baton Rouge, LA

Neurocrine Biosciences•US LA Home Office, LA

14d•$123,100 - $168,000•Onsite

About The Position

Neurocrine Biosciences is hiring a NeuroPsych Account Specialist to manage a geographic territory and promote and grow Neurocrine products. The specialist develops long-term relationships with physicians and other customers in targeted accounts, represents Neurocrine brands and their approved indications, and educates external customers—including physicians, nurses, medical assistants, and case managers—about product benefits. The role combines territory sales and market development, strategic account management, customer education, and collaboration with internal teams. It requires full field presence Monday through Friday, with flexibility for occasional evening or weekend events, and frequent driving within the assigned territory. The specialist should live within the territory. The role requires either a bachelor's degree in science or a related field plus at least four years of commercial pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or related experience, including highly desired specialty pharmaceutical or long-term care, psychology, or neurology sales experience; or a master's degree in science or a related field plus at least two years of similar experience. Close-door or specialty pharmacy distribution experience and psychiatry, neurology, or antipsychotic experience are strongly preferred. The position offers an annual base salary of $123,100 to $168,000, eligibility for quarterly incentive compensation and an equity-based long-term incentive program, and the listed benefits.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in science or a related field and a minimum of four years of commercial pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or related experience; alternatively, a master's degree in science or a related field and at least two years of similar experience.
Strong computer skills and working knowledge of business systems.
Proficiency with sales platforms and business intelligence tools, such as Salesforce.com, Oracle, SAP, Veeva, and related systems.
Excellent project management abilities.
Excellent analytical thinking and problem-solving skills; ability to make decisions and act without having complete information.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong sales and account management disposition and ability to navigate complex accounts across varied care sites.
Understanding of specialty fulfillment and payer requirements.
High ethical standards, adaptability, and ability to manage multiple deadlines accurately and efficiently.
Ability to lead and participate in cross-functional teams and build trust among peers.
Residence within the geographic area of the assigned territory.
Valid driver's license and clean driving record.

Nice To Haves

At least three years of specialty pharmaceutical or long-term care, psychology, or neurology sales experience is highly desired.
Close-door or specialty pharmacy distribution experience is strongly preferred.
Psychiatry, neurology, or antipsychotic experience is strongly preferred.
Track record of meeting or exceeding sales objectives and achieving launch success in complex environments.
Knowledge of best practices in the functional discipline and broader related business concepts.
Ability to direct lower levels and/or indirect teams and serve as a settling influence in challenging situations.
Intellectual curiosity, ability to challenge the status quo, and an entrepreneurial attitude or experience.

Responsibilities

Drive product acceptance and growth through targeted education and strategic account management.
Execute territory sales strategies through in-person and virtual communications to meet or exceed objectives.
Identify and address territory-specific opportunities and barriers to product success.
Manage promotional resources and budget effectively.
Build and maintain relationships with healthcare providers, clinical staff, key opinion leaders, advocacy groups, community mental health clinics, long-term care facilities, local and regional payers, and pharmacies.
Communicate and collaborate with internal partners, including managed care, Marketing, Patient Access, Medical Science Liaisons, and medical communications teams.
Uphold FDA guidelines, pharmaceutical industry best practices, company values, and compliance policies.
Maintain full field presence Monday through Friday, with flexibility for occasional evening and weekend events.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Drive frequently as required for the position.