Executive Neuroscience Sales Specialist - South Phoenix, AZ

Position Summary

Join Acadia as an Executive Neuroscience Sales Specialist (field-based) delivering compliant education and support to healthcare professionals (HCPs) in your territory, building trusted customer relationships, and executing business plans to achieve sales objectives.

• 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 (including KOLs) and healthcare stakeholders
• Handle customer questions/objections using advanced dialogue and selling skills
• Tailor approved sales aids, clinical reprints, and brand resources to customer needs
• Partner cross-functionally (managed markets, operations, sales training, marketing) for coordinated solutions
• Advise on pricing, reimbursement, and specialty distribution; act as liaison for access-related issues
• Track/report sales activities, expenses, and customer interactions
• Represent the company at conferences and meetings as required; participate in trainings
• Mentor/train new sales specialists; contribute to cross-functional projects

• Deep understanding of neuroscience disease states, Acadia products, and local/regional market dynamics
• Trusted resource to the medical community
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and virtual engagement platforms (Zoom/Web Ex)
• Strong grasp of payer dynamics (Part D; specialty pharmacy/hub distribution)

• Bachelor’s degree required (life sciences preferred)
• Sales experience:
  Sales Specialist 3 years (1+ year pharma/healthcare; neuroscience preferred);
  Sr. Specialist 8 years (2+ years complex/account-based);
  Executive 12 years (3+ years complex/account-based)
• Advanced selling skills, leadership/business acumen
• Proven ability influencing diverse HCP audiences
• Strong interpersonal, communication, negotiation skills
• Independent, adaptable, high-results
• Reside within territory (or within 30 miles); valid driver’s license and acceptable record
• Travel for driving/overnight stays; air travel as needed
• Must comply with vaccination requirements for HCP access and conferences

• Regular standing/walking/sitting; occasional lifting up to 20 lbs; ability to reach/climb/stoop/kneel/crouch and maintain communication

• Competitive base/bonus/equity; medical/dental/vision; employer-paid life/disability/business travel/EAP; 401(k) match 1:1 up to 5%; ESPP; 15+ vacation days; 13–15 paid holidays; 10 days paid sick time; paid parental leave; tuition assistance

- $124,000–$155,000 USD