ACADIA Pharmaceuticals

Executive Neuroscience Sales Specialist - South Phoenix, AZ

ACADIA Pharmaceuticals$124K — $155K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Arizona, US
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required, preferably in life sciences.
  • 3+ years of sales experience required, with a minimum of 1 year in pharmaceutical sales; neuroscience experience preferred.
  • For Sr. Specialist: 5+ years in healthcare sales, with 2 years in complex selling environments.
  • For Executive level: 12+ years in healthcare sales, with 3 years in complex selling environments.
  • Advanced selling skills and demonstrated business acumen.

Responsibilities

  • Promote Acadia products to healthcare professionals (HCPs) both in-person and virtually.
  • Develop and execute territory business plans to meet or exceed sales targets.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key opinion leaders and healthcare stakeholders.
  • Address customer inquiries using advanced dialogue and selling techniques.
  • Tailor promotional materials to meet specific customer needs.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to deliver coordinated solutions for customers.
  • Provide guidance on pricing, reimbursement, and distribution channels.

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary and discretionary bonuses.
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) Plan with a 1:1 company match up to 5%.
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a 2-year purchase price lock-in.
  • 15+ vacation days and paid parental leave.
Full Job Description
Seeking talent near: Phoenix, AZ; Gilbert, AZ; Chandler, AZ; Casa Grande, AZ; Laveen, AZ; Tempe, AZ

Position Summary

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.

Primary 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

Knowledge & Expertise
  • 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

Qualifications
  • Education: Bachelor's degree required, with an emphasis in the life sciences preferred
  • Experience:
    • To qualify for Sales Specialist requires 3 years of sales experience with at least 1 year in pharmaceutical, and/or other related healthcare sales, with an emphasis on neuroscience preferred
    • To qualify for Sr. Specialist level, requires a minimum of 8 years of healthcare sales with at least 2 years of experience in complex or account-based selling environments is required
    • 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

Physical Requirements:

This role involves regular standing, walking, sitting, and the use of hands for handling or operating equipment. The employee may also need to reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and maintain visual, verbal, and auditory communication both in a standard office environment and while working independently from remote locations. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. This position requires the ability to travel independently overnight and/or work after hours as required by travel schedule or business needs.

Must reside within the territory (or within 30 miles of its border) and, depending on territory needs, within reasonable proximity to a major airport. Requires eligibility to drive a company vehicle and ability to travel independently by air. Travel may be up to 80% of the time, including occasional after-hours work based on business needs.

Position levels:
  • Sales Specialist: $115,000.00-requires 1-2 years of sales experience with at least 1 year in pharmaceutical, and/or other related healthcare sales, with an emphasis on neuroscience preferred.
  • Sr. Sales Specialist: $135,000.00- requires a minimum of 5 years of healthcare sales with at least 2 years of experience in complex or account-based selling environments is required.
  • Executive Sales Specialist: $155,000.00- 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.

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In addition to a competitive base salary, this position is also eligible for discretionary bonus and equity awards based on factors such as individual and organizational performance. Actual amounts will vary depending on experience, performance, and location.

Salary Range

$124,000-$155,000 USD

What we offer US-based Employees:
  • 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

About ACADIA Pharmaceuticals

ACADIA Pharmaceuticals is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative medicines to address unmet medical needs in central nervous system (CNS) disorders. The company's lead product, Nuplazid (pimavanserin), is the first and only FDA-approved treatment for hallucinations and delusions associated with Parkinson's disease psychosis. ACADIA's pipeline includes product candidates for the treatment of schizophrenia, dementia-related psychosis, and major depressive disorder. The company was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in San Diego, California.
Learn more about ACADIA Pharmaceuticals
Size
500 employees
Market Cap
$2.5 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$281.5 million
Founded
1993
5 Year Trend
+94.6%
Revenue
$441.7 million
NASDAQ

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