Area Business Manager, Pittsburg, PA
Acadia Pharmaceuticals
August 06, 2026
On-site
Pittsburgh, PA
Sales
Position Summary
- Patient-inspired, results-driven Area Business Manager promoting FDA-approved Rett syndrome treatment for adults and pediatric patients (ages 2+).
- Own and execute territory strategy, analyze market insights, and build cross-functional partnerships.
Primary Responsibilities
- Report to the Regional Business Leader.
- Build trusted relationships with healthcare providers and multidisciplinary care teams.
- Develop/manage relationships with target HCPs to improve awareness (including safety and efficacy).
- Deliver MLR-approved, education-focused messages and disease-state information.
- Plan and execute territory business plans to exceed goals (call activity, adherence, financial objectives).
- Cultivate KOL and stakeholder connections.
- Address customer concerns and collaborate internally to resolve issues.
- Analyze sales potential; optimize outreach within budget and compliance.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support patients and providers.
- Participate in patient advocacy events, conferences, weekend events, and training.
- Stay current on market trends and product knowledge.
- Guide customers on pricing/access; act as liaison for complex questions.
- Demonstrate professionalism, accountability, and compliance.
Education/Experience/Skills
- Bachelor’s degree (preferred: life sciences).
- Area Business Manager: 3+ years pharmaceutical sales; 1+ year specialty sales (rare diseases).
- Sr. Area Business Manager: 8+ years pharmaceutical sales; 5+ years specialty sales (rare diseases).
- Preferred: specialty sales in rare diseases, CNS/neurology, or pediatric neurology; familiarity with specialty distribution/access.
- Advanced selling/dialogue skills; ability to build lasting KOL and care-team relationships.
- Strong organizational, communication, interpersonal skills; proactive/self-motivated.
- Live within territory; valid driver’s license; willingness to travel extensively (overnights/air travel).
- Must be in good standing with FDA and OIG.
Benefits (US-based employees)
- Competitive base/bonus/equity; medical/dental/vision; employer-paid life/disability/business travel/EAP; 401(k) match; ESPP; 15+ vacation days; 13–15 paid holidays; paid sick time; paid parental leave; tuition assistance.
- Patient-inspired, results-driven Area Business Manager promoting FDA-approved Rett syndrome treatment for adults and pediatric patients (ages 2+).
- Own and execute territory strategy, analyze market insights, and build cross-functional partnerships.
Primary Responsibilities
- Report to the Regional Business Leader.
- Build trusted relationships with healthcare providers and multidisciplinary care teams.
- Develop/manage relationships with target HCPs to improve awareness (including safety and efficacy).
- Deliver MLR-approved, education-focused messages and disease-state information.
- Plan and execute territory business plans to exceed goals (call activity, adherence, financial objectives).
- Cultivate KOL and stakeholder connections.
- Address customer concerns and collaborate internally to resolve issues.
- Analyze sales potential; optimize outreach within budget and compliance.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support patients and providers.
- Participate in patient advocacy events, conferences, weekend events, and training.
- Stay current on market trends and product knowledge.
- Guide customers on pricing/access; act as liaison for complex questions.
- Demonstrate professionalism, accountability, and compliance.
Education/Experience/Skills
- Bachelor’s degree (preferred: life sciences).
- Area Business Manager: 3+ years pharmaceutical sales; 1+ year specialty sales (rare diseases).
- Sr. Area Business Manager: 8+ years pharmaceutical sales; 5+ years specialty sales (rare diseases).
- Preferred: specialty sales in rare diseases, CNS/neurology, or pediatric neurology; familiarity with specialty distribution/access.
- Advanced selling/dialogue skills; ability to build lasting KOL and care-team relationships.
- Strong organizational, communication, interpersonal skills; proactive/self-motivated.
- Live within territory; valid driver’s license; willingness to travel extensively (overnights/air travel).
- Must be in good standing with FDA and OIG.
Benefits (US-based employees)
- Competitive base/bonus/equity; medical/dental/vision; employer-paid life/disability/business travel/EAP; 401(k) match; ESPP; 15+ vacation days; 13–15 paid holidays; paid sick time; paid parental leave; tuition assistance.