Long-Term Care Sales Specialist, Massachusetts
Acadia Pharmaceuticals · Amherst, MA · 4 wk ago
RemoteRemoteBusiness Development$124k–$155k/yrFull-time
About the role
Responsible for driving sales, developing business, and addressing customer needs within an assigned long-term care (LTC) territory. Manages relationships with prescribers, pharmacists, facility decision-makers, and other members of the LTC care team to ensure appropriate patients are identified, started, and maintained on therapy.
Responsibilities
- Build and maintain strong relationships with all members of the LTC resident care team, including physicians, physician-extenders (NP/PA), consultant pharmacists, dispensing pharmacists, and nursing facility leadership/staff.
- Promote Acadia products by delivering compliant clinical, disease state, and reimbursement education tailored to customer needs.
- Identify and address customer questions, concerns, and objections with advanced selling skills.
- Create and execute quarterly territory business/action plans, leveraging data to maximize reach, frequency, and impact within budget.
- Provide guidance on pricing, reimbursement, and LTC-specific profitability parameters; act as liaison between customers and Acadia for access-related questions.
- Collaborate with sales management, territory teammates, and cross-functional partners (e.g., managed markets, marketing, operations, training) to address business needs.
- Represent Acadia at conferences, exhibits, product launches, and training sessions; contribute to regional and national initiatives.
- Mentor and train new/junior Sales Specialists; share field insights and participate in cross-functional projects.
- Maintain compliance with all regulatory requirements, company policies, and LTC regulations affecting medication use and resident care.
Requirements
- In-depth knowledge of neuroscience, LTC market dynamics, payer systems (Part A, Part D), specialty distribution, and applicable LTC regulations.
- Ability to position Acadia as a valued partner in the LTC community, earning recognition as a subject-matter expert.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and virtual engagement platforms (e.g., Zoom, WebEx).
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree required, with an emphasis in the life sciences preferred.
- To qualify for Sales Specialist: 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: 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 level: 12 years of healthcare sales with at least 3 years of experience in complex or account-based selling environments is required.
- Proven leadership, mentorship, and role-model capabilities at a regional level.
- Strong business acumen, organization, and self-motivation with a business ownership mentality.
- Must reside within the territory (or within 30 miles of its border) and, if required, within reasonable proximity to a major airport.
- Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record; ability to drive a company vehicle daily and travel independently by air.
- Travel may be up to 80%, including overnight stays and occasional after-hours work.
- Must meet vaccination and facility access requirements for customer visits and event participation.
Skills
- In-depth knowledge of neuroscience, LTC market dynamics, payer systems (Part A, Part D), specialty distribution, and applicable LTC regulations.
- Ability to position Acadia as a valued partner in the LTC community, earning recognition as a subject-matter expert.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and virtual engagement platforms (e.g., Zoom, WebEx).
Benefits
- 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.
Pay
- $124,000.00—$155,000 USD
Schedule
- Regular standing, walking, sitting, and the use of hands for handling or operating equipment.
- Occasional lifting and/or moving up to 20 pounds.
- Regular overnight stays and occasional after-hours work.
- Travel may be up to 80% of the time.
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.
EEO Statement
- Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every 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.
- We are committed to providing 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.