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Family Support Educator, Lead - West

Acadia Pharmaceuticals
September 03, 2026
Full-time
On-site
San Diego, CA
Patient Advocacy
Role: Lead field-based Rare Disease Family Support team, providing expert education and strategic leadership to serve Rett syndrome families. Responsibilities: oversee and guide Family Support Educators, ensure effective disease state and product education, develop and implement training, manage stakeholder relationships including advocacy groups, and drive program initiatives. Requirements: Bachelor's degree, 8+ years in pharmaceutical sales, access, or specialty pharmacy with extensive reimbursement and healthcare industry knowledge; minimum 3 years of leadership experience. HighValue: Rare Disease focus (Rett syndrome), field-based role, up to 70% travel, leadership in patient and caregiver education, experience with advocacy, Medicaid/Medicare, and new product launches. WorkSetup: field-based with significant travel.