Executive Neuroscience Sales Specialist - Knoxville, TN

Position Summary

The Neuroscience Sales Specialist is responsible for achieving sales goals in the assigned territory by building customer relationships, delivering compliant product education, and driving appropriate patient access.

• 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 relationships with HCPs, key opinion leaders, advocacy organizations, and stakeholders.
• Handle questions/objections using advanced selling/dialogue skills.
• Tailor approved sales aids, clinical reprints, and brand resources to customer needs.
• Coordinate with internal teams (managed markets, operations, sales training, marketing).
• Provide guidance on pricing, reimbursement, and specialty distribution; serve as liaison for access issues.
• Track/report sales activities, expenses, and customer interactions.
• Represent the company at meetings/conferences; mentor/train new specialists.

• Deep neuroscience disease-state knowledge and local/regional market understanding.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and virtual platforms (Zoom, Web Ex).
• Payer dynamics knowledge (Part D; specialty pharmacy/hub distribution).

• Bachelor’s degree required; life sciences preferred.
• Sales experience:
  Specialist 1–2 years (neuroscience preferred);
  Senior 5 years (2+ in complex/account-based);
  Executive 12 years (3+ in complex/account-based).
• Advanced selling, leadership/business acumen, and strong HCP influence skills.
• Interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills; independent and adaptable.
• Reside within territory (or within 30 miles); valid driver’s license.
• Travel as required (up to ~80%); vaccination compliance for HCP access.

• Competitive base, bonus, and equity packages; medical/dental/vision; life/disability; 401(k) match; ESPP; 15+ vacation days; paid holidays; sick time; paid parental leave; tuition assistance.