Area Business Manager, Indianapolis, IN
Acadia Pharmaceuticals
August 21, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Carmel, IN
Sales
Role: Field-based sales professional as an Area Business Manager focusing on rare neurological diseases, including Rett syndrome. Objectives: promote FDA-approved therapies, build key healthcare provider relationships, and drive territory sales growth. Responsibilities: develop territory strategies, educate providers on product safety and efficacy via compliant messaging, facilitate patient access, and engage with KOLs and advocacy groups. Must analyze market trends, execute business plans, and collaborate cross-functionally to optimize outreach and ensure regulatory compliance. Qualifications: Bachelorβs degree, minimum 3 years pharmaceutical sales experience with at least 1 year in specialty or rare diseases for the AM level; for Sr. AM, 8+ years total, with 5+ years in specialty sales. Preferred experience includes CNS/neurology or pediatric neurology, familiarity with specialty distribution, and access strategies. Skills: advanced selling, relationship-building, cross-functional teamwork, organizational, and communication expertise. High-Value biopharma specifics: focus on rare neurological conditions, biologic or small-molecule therapies, in-market and late-stage pipeline products, with extensive travel (up to 80%), including overnight and air travel. Location: territory-based within Indiana. The role emphasizes professional integrity, compliance, and ongoing development, with competitive salary, bonus, equity, and benefits.