Neuroscience Territory Account Specialist – Jackson / Memphis

About the role

Novartis is looking for a Territory Account Specialist (TAS) for its neuroscience business in the Jackson / Memphis area. This is a field-based opportunity supporting key accounts in an assigned geography, acting as the primary point of contact for Health Care Providers. The role balances demand generation with strategic account engagement and requires driving and traveling 60-80% over a broad geography. Relocation support is not offered and the company does not sponsor visas.

Key responsibilities

• Navigate and resolve account challenges with tailored solutions.
• Build a strategic territory plan aligned with shared priorities to drive product demand and improve patient outcomes.
• Partner with territory teammates, field teams and home office to deliver access support.
• Use market, competitive and cross-functional knowledge to anticipate opportunities and respond to challenges.
• Use territory data and market trends to support pull-through efforts and lead customer engagements, virtually or in person.
• Facilitate planning sessions with key stakeholders and deliver real-time access support with Patient Specialty Services.
• Use digital tools and omni-channel strategies to personalize outreach.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree from a 4-year college or university.
• Recent separation from the US Military with 4+ years of military service in a leadership capacity, or limited prior sales experience (Associate level).
• 2+ years' experience in specialty pharmaceutical, biotech, healthcare, medical device, diagnostics, life sciences services, insurance, consumer health or B2B sales (TAS level).
• 5+ years' experience in the same fields (Senior TAS level).
• Ability to sell to large accounts and key customers, with strong collaboration and communication in a matrix environment.
• Must reside within the territory or within 50 miles of the border, hold a valid driver's license, and be able to drive and fly 60-80% of the time.

Required skills

• Key account management and account-based selling
• Access navigation and market access
• Omni-channel engagement and use of digital tools
• Compliance governance and professional ethics

What we offer

• Salary ranging from $119,700 to $222,300 depending on level, plus a performance-based cash incentive and possible equity awards.
• Health, life and disability benefits, 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a time-off package.
• Initial training of up to 8 hours per day and 40 hours per week.