Neuroscience Sales Specialist (Lake Charles, LA) - Johnson & Johnson Innovative
Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine, Lake Charles, LA, United States
Job Function
Pharmaceutical Sales
Job Sub Function Sales – Neuroscience (Commission)
Job Category Professional
Location Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States
Job Description Neuroscience Sales Specialist – responsible for driving sales of the Intra‑Cellular Therapies neuroscience product portfolio within the Lake Charles territory. The role entails meeting sales forecasts, building therapeutic relationships with healthcare professionals, executing local strategic plans, and ensuring compliance with all regulatory and company policies. The specialist will develop deep product and disease state knowledge, create local tactical plans, manage budgets, and collaborate with internal stakeholders to maximize market impact.
Job Responsibilities
Follow compliance guidelines to drive sales performance, meeting or exceeding forecasts within the assigned territory via in‑person and virtual HCP interactions.
Use assigned budgets to achieve territory objectives, customizing discussions based on customer needs.
Maintain current understanding of local market, practice structures, evolving customers and key influencers, and share information with internal stakeholders.
Provide input on resource allocation decisions across customers/region, selecting appropriate programs/resources.
Collaborate with Regional Business Manager and stakeholders to develop a local business plan and capitalize on formulary approvals and other opportunities.
Collaborate with other Neuroscience Sales Specialists on objectives and best‑practice sharing.
Provide timely and accurate administrative management of work hours, sales call data, customer objectives, communication responses, synchronization, sample, and expense reporting.
Build a business plan based on customer business needs, resources, and products.
Complete all company and job‑related training within required timelines.
Notes: this job description is not exhaustive; duties may change at any time.
Job Requirements
Minimum of 2 years of relevant healthcare sales, account management, or business‑to‑business sales experience; transition from Active‑Duty Military acceptable.
Preferred: 3+ years of specialty pharmaceutical sales, including launch, antipsychotic, and/or bipolar sales experience.
Valid driver’s license, safe driving record, and bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
Strong passion for improving patients’ lives; demonstrable patient‑centricity.
High integrity and adherence to company compliance policies.
Self‑motivation, initiative, entrepreneurial mindset, excellent judgment, and cross‑functional collaboration skills.
Proven ability to learn, adapt, and overcome challenges in evolving environments.
Ability to work in a virtual/telemedicine environment and travel as required.
Analyzes data/metrics to assess progress, diagnose issues and identify opportunities.
Experience establishing new customer relationships and communicating technical information.
Flexible work hours, including occasional meetings outside normal hours; domestic travel for training and meetings.
Capability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Required Skills
Analytical Reasoning
Business Behavior
Clinical Experience
Communication
Cross‑Functional Collaboration
Cultural Competence
Customer Centricity
Data Savvy
Developing Partnerships
Execution Focus
Market Knowledge
Neuroscience
Pharmaceutical Industry
Pharmaceutical Sales Marketing
Problem Solving
Report Writing
Sales
Sales Support
Sales Trend Analysis
Strategic Sales Planning
Preferred Skills
Advanced understanding of neuroscience therapeutics
Experience with antipsychotic and bipolar therapy product lines
Ability to build strategic relationships with senior clinicians
A proven track record of meeting aggressive sales targets in a pharmaceutical environment
Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Tableau)
Strong budget management and resource allocation skills
Capability to work remotely while maintaining a high level of compliance
Equal Opportunity Employer Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.
For applicants with a disability who need an accommodation, please contact our hiring team via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers.
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Job Sub Function Sales – Neuroscience (Commission)
Job Category Professional
Location Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States
Job Description Neuroscience Sales Specialist – responsible for driving sales of the Intra‑Cellular Therapies neuroscience product portfolio within the Lake Charles territory. The role entails meeting sales forecasts, building therapeutic relationships with healthcare professionals, executing local strategic plans, and ensuring compliance with all regulatory and company policies. The specialist will develop deep product and disease state knowledge, create local tactical plans, manage budgets, and collaborate with internal stakeholders to maximize market impact.
Job Responsibilities
Follow compliance guidelines to drive sales performance, meeting or exceeding forecasts within the assigned territory via in‑person and virtual HCP interactions.
Use assigned budgets to achieve territory objectives, customizing discussions based on customer needs.
Maintain current understanding of local market, practice structures, evolving customers and key influencers, and share information with internal stakeholders.
Provide input on resource allocation decisions across customers/region, selecting appropriate programs/resources.
Collaborate with Regional Business Manager and stakeholders to develop a local business plan and capitalize on formulary approvals and other opportunities.
Collaborate with other Neuroscience Sales Specialists on objectives and best‑practice sharing.
Provide timely and accurate administrative management of work hours, sales call data, customer objectives, communication responses, synchronization, sample, and expense reporting.
Build a business plan based on customer business needs, resources, and products.
Complete all company and job‑related training within required timelines.
Notes: this job description is not exhaustive; duties may change at any time.
Job Requirements
Minimum of 2 years of relevant healthcare sales, account management, or business‑to‑business sales experience; transition from Active‑Duty Military acceptable.
Preferred: 3+ years of specialty pharmaceutical sales, including launch, antipsychotic, and/or bipolar sales experience.
Valid driver’s license, safe driving record, and bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
Strong passion for improving patients’ lives; demonstrable patient‑centricity.
High integrity and adherence to company compliance policies.
Self‑motivation, initiative, entrepreneurial mindset, excellent judgment, and cross‑functional collaboration skills.
Proven ability to learn, adapt, and overcome challenges in evolving environments.
Ability to work in a virtual/telemedicine environment and travel as required.
Analyzes data/metrics to assess progress, diagnose issues and identify opportunities.
Experience establishing new customer relationships and communicating technical information.
Flexible work hours, including occasional meetings outside normal hours; domestic travel for training and meetings.
Capability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Required Skills
Analytical Reasoning
Business Behavior
Clinical Experience
Communication
Cross‑Functional Collaboration
Cultural Competence
Customer Centricity
Data Savvy
Developing Partnerships
Execution Focus
Market Knowledge
Neuroscience
Pharmaceutical Industry
Pharmaceutical Sales Marketing
Problem Solving
Report Writing
Sales
Sales Support
Sales Trend Analysis
Strategic Sales Planning
Preferred Skills
Advanced understanding of neuroscience therapeutics
Experience with antipsychotic and bipolar therapy product lines
Ability to build strategic relationships with senior clinicians
A proven track record of meeting aggressive sales targets in a pharmaceutical environment
Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Tableau)
Strong budget management and resource allocation skills
Capability to work remotely while maintaining a high level of compliance
Equal Opportunity Employer Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.
For applicants with a disability who need an accommodation, please contact our hiring team via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers.
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