Associate Neuroscience Sales Specialist - Flex Team - South

Associate Neuroscience Sales Specialist - Flex Team - South Central

Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc.

About Acadia

Acadia is committed to turning scientific promise into meaningful innovation that makes a difference for underserved neurological and rare disease communities around the world. Our commercial portfolio includes the first and only FDA‑approved treatments for Parkinson’s disease psychosis and Rett syndrome. We are developing the next wave of therapeutic advancements with a robust and diverse pipeline that includes mid‑ to late‑stage programs in Alzheimer’s disease psychosis and Lewy body dementia psychosis, along with earlier‑stage programs that address other underserved patient needs.

Locations of Interest: Houston, TX;
Dallas, TX;
Austin, TX;
Las Vegas, NV;
Albuquerque, NM;
Phoenix, AZ;
Tucson, AZ

Position Summary

Responsible for providing interim coverage of open sales territories, including all aspects of sales territory management—selling specialty Neurology product to Movement Disorder Specialists and Neurologists. Able to move within the U.S. as business needs dictate. Interim coverage typically spans 1–6 months, after which the individual may be assigned to another opening. Upon successful 12‑month performance, eligible to apply for a full‑time long‑term territory assignment.

• Effectively impacts existing and new customers by providing exceptional value and service, helping providers to identify and start appropriate patients on therapy.
• Educates physicians and their staff on the value of the company’s products for patient care.
• Utilizes knowledge, critical thinking, and dialogue skills to deliver meaningful customer experiences that result in satisfaction, equity, and loyalty.
• Anticipates, identifies and appropriately addresses HCP objections, questions, and concerns.
• Utilizes appropriate techniques to gain consistent access to customers.
• Utilizes appropriate sales aids, clinical reprints, etc., according to training, tailoring resources to customer needs.
• Builds strong relationships with HCP customers, including key opinion leaders (KOLs), within the territory.
• Investigates customer concerns and communicates with appropriate staff to resolve issues promptly.
• Analyzes sales potential and executes in the territory to achieve strong business results, working within budgets and policies.
• Develops and adjusts quarterly business/action plans as needed.
• Prepares and submits timely business transaction reports and accurate expense records.
• Provides guidance on pricing and reimbursement; acts as liaison for reimbursement queries.
• Collaborates with sales management, regional teammates, and cross‑functional teams.
• Attends conferences, trainings, exhibits, meetings, and product launches as required.
• Leads when appropriate, operating with a positive, collaborative attitude.
• Maintains compliance with all regulations.
• Participates in training new Sales Specialists and in cross‑functional projects.
• Mentors junior Sales Specialists as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Proudly represent Acadia and its culture, mission, and values.
• Meet or exceed sales expectations.
• Understand and execute the selling process.
• Develop and execute territory business plans.
• Exercise professionalism, leadership, and teamwork at all times.
• Adhere to all Acadia company policies.

• Partner and build relationships with customers to understand and meet their needs, providing disease, product, and reimbursement information.
• Interact and sell to the entire spectrum of applicable customer types.
• Provide approved resources, including product samples, clinical trial data, and patient brochures.
• Manage relationships with key customers and community stakeholders.

• Develop deep neuroscience and Acadia product knowledge, and awareness of local and regional market trends.
• Pursue ongoing personal development aggressively.
• Earn a reputation as a subject‑matter expert and valued resource.
• Be a disease‑state and product information expert.

External Candidate Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree required, preferably with an emphasis in the life sciences.

Preferred minimum of 2 years of…