ACADIA Pharmaceuticals is Hiring a Senior Neuroscience Sales Specialist - Birmingham, AL Near Birmingham, AL
Seeking talent near: Birmingham, ALResponsible for all aspects of managing assigned sales territory, including selling products and addressing customer needs. Primary Responsibilities:
Effectively impacts existing and new customers by providing exceptional value and service in an in-person setting, which ultimately helps providers to identify and start appropriate patients on therapy
Educates physicians and physicians’ staff on the value of the Company’s products for patient care in an effective and compliant manner
Utilizes knowledge, critical thinking, and dialogue skills to deliver meaningful customer experiences that result in satisfaction, equity, and loyalty
Anticipates, identifies, and appropriately addresses healthcare professionals (HCP) objections, questions, and concerns
Utilizes appropriate techniques to gain consistent access to customers
Utilizes appropriate sales aids, clinical reprints, approved brand content etc. according to training and compliance policies. Tailors appropriate resources and information depending on customer needs
Develops strong relationships with HCP customers including key opinion leaders’ (KOLs’) within the territory
Identifies and investigates customer concerns and communicates with appropriate staff to solve problems in a timely manner
Analyzes sales potential and then executes in the territory to ensure appropriate calls, reach, frequency, business meals, speaker programs, etc. to achieve consistently strong business results. Works within given budgets and policy guidelines
Analyzes, evaluates, and adjusts as needed to develop effective quarterly business/action plans
Prepares and submits timely reports of business transactions and keeps accurate expense account records
Provides appropriate guidance around pricing and reimbursement for promoted products to customers. Acts as liaison between customers and Company when specific reimbursement questions arise
Communicates and collaborates with sales management and region/area teammates, as well as cross-functional teammates (i.e. managed markets, operations, sales training, marketing, etc.) as business needs dictate
Attends conferences, trainings, exhibits, meetings, and product launches as required
Takes on leadership opportunities as appropriate, and consistently operates with a positive, collaborative attitude
Remains compliant with all regulations in the course of carrying out responsibilities
May participate in the training of new Sales Specialists in the field
May participate in training activities during Area, Regional and National meetings
Consistently carries out responsibilities with a high degree of excellence, proficiency and professionalism
May participate in cross functional projects affecting area, regional and commercial objectives
May provide mentoring support to new and/or junior Sales Specialists
Provides field strategic insights
Other duties as assigned
Selling Responsibilities
Proudly represent Acadia and its culture, mission, and values
Meet or exceed sales expectations
Exhibit a firm understanding of the selling process
Develop and execute territory business plans
Execute both in-person and virtual meetings, prioritizing in-territory Face to Face customer interactions
Exercise professionalism, leadership, and teamwork at all times
Adhere to all Acadia company policies
Customer Service
Partner and build relationships with customers in an in-person setting to understand and meet their needs – including providing disease, product, and reimbursement information
Interact and sell to the entire spectrum of applicable customer types, including staff, nursing, physicians, and other healthcare professionals
Provide approved resources to customers as appropriate, including product samples, clinical trial data, and patient brochures
Manage relationships with important customers, including key opinion leaders, Acadia speakers, local medical societies and advocacy groups, long-term care facilities, local and regional payers, pharmacists, etc.
Knowledge
Develop deep neuroscience and Acadia product knowledge, and a strong understanding of local and regional market trends
Aggressively pursue ongoing personal development
Earn a reputation throughout the neuroscience medical community as a subject-matter expert and a valued resource
Disease state and product information expert
Fundamental experience using Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
Bachelor's degree required, with an emphasis in the life sciences preferred
To qualify for Sales Specialist requires 2 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 Senior Specialist level, 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
To qualify for Executive Specialist level, requires a minimum of 8 years of healthcare sales with at least 3 years of experience in complex or account-based selling environments is required
Experience with specialty distribution (specialty hub and reimbursement), partnering with customers/stakeholders such as key opinion leaders, academic institutions, centers of excellence, hospitals, long-term care, nurses, advocacy organizations and patients/caregivers in therapeutic areas such as neurology (movement disorders) and psychiatry (antipsychotics) strongly desired
Must be in good standing with the FDA and OIG
Demonstrated advanced selling skills and ability to dialogue effectively with customers
Demonstrated strong leadership ability
In depth knowledge of the Total Account Call and proficient ability to influence diverse customer types across the health care provider landscape
Strong understanding of payer dynamics, including Part D access and Specialty Pharmacy/Hub distribution
Demonstrate a higher level of curiosity with strong coachability
Strong aptitude for change agility, learning agility, continuous improvement, accountability, and grit
Ability to effectively work independently and consistently deliver strong results in a highly empowered as well as fast-paced organizational environment
Strong persuasive selling and negotiation skills
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to build and maintain lasting relationships with key customers and build networks within the neuroscience community
Ability to demonstrate exceptional disease state and product knowledge
Ability to anticipate future business opportunities and customer needs, operating with a business ownership mentality
Demonstrated ability to learn and apply technical/scientific knowledge and business analyses
Organization, initiative, and self-motivation
Consistently models professionalism, integrity, and the ability to comply to strict policy, work in a highly regulated environment, and maintain confidential information and data
Must live within the territory or within 30 miles of the territory border. Depending on the territory’s geography and work requirements, may also be required to live within a reasonable distance to a major airport
Must possess a valid driver's license and maintenance of an acceptable driving record. Must follow all applicable guidelines as set forth in the Company Fleet Management Program including periodic DMV reviews
Requires significant and extensive driving of company provided car on a daily basis as well as overnight travel depending on the territory’s geography. Air travel also required, based on territory’s geography, to the Company’s headquarters and for regional and national meetings and events
Meet all local, state, and federal vaccination requirements for admittance into local Community HCP Offices and Long Term Care Facilities, as well as for attendance at Medical Congresses and Local Conferences for in person participation and exhibiting
Physical Requirements:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, see, talk or hear in a standard office environment and independently from remote locations. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Ability to personally drive and remain eligible for a company provided car for day to day work requirements and to travel by airplane independently as needed. Travel up to 80% of the time (depending on territory geography) and work after hours if required by travel schedule or business issues. Must live within the territory or within 30 miles of the territory border. Depending on the territory’s geography and work requirements, may also be required to live within a reasonable distance to a major airport. What we offer you (US-Based Employees):
Competitive base, bonus, new hire and ongoing equity packages
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
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
14 paid holidays plus one floating holiday of your choice, including office closure between December 24th and January 1st
10 days of paid sick time
Paid parental leave
Tuition assistance
EEO Statement (US-Based Employees): Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every single one of the qualifications in the exact way they are described in job postings. We are committed to building a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and innovative company and we are looking for the BEST candidate for the job. That candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background or may meet the qualifications in a different way. We would strongly encourage you to apply – especially if the reason you are the best candidate isn’t exactly as we describe it here. It is the policy of Acadia to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and employment applicants without regard to considerations of race, including related to hairstyle, color, religion or religious creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, gender transition, country of origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, legally-protected medical condition or information, marital status, domestic partner status, family care status, military caregiver status, veteran or military status (including reserve status, National Guard status, and military service or obligation), status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, enrollment in a public assistance program, or any basis protected under federal, state or local law. As an equal opportunity employer, Acadia is committed to a diverse workforce. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. Furthermore, you may request additional support if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access Acadia’s career website due to your disability, along with any accommodations throughout the interview process. To request or inquire about your reasonable accommodation, please complete our Reasonable Accommodation Request Form or contact us at talentacquisition@acadia-pharm.com or 858-261-2923. Please note that reasonable accommodations granted throughout the recruiting process are not guaranteed to be the same accommodation given if hired. A new request will need to be submitted for any ADA accommodations after starting employment. Notice for California Applicants: Please see our California Applicant Privacy Notice within our Privacy Policy. Notice to Search Firms/Third-Party Recruitment Agencies (Recruiters): The Talent Acquisition team manages the recruitment and employment process for Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. (“Acadia”). Acadia does not accept resumes from recruiters or search firms without an executed search agreement in place. Resumes sent to Acadia employees in absence of an executed search agreement will not obligate Acadia in any way with the respect to the future employment of those individuals or potential remuneration to any recruiter or search firm. Candidates should never be submitted directly to our hiring managers or employees.