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Neurology Account Manager - Los Angeles, CA

Vanda Pharmaceuticals
On-site
San Diego, CA
Sales

Role Summary

Associate Neurology Account Manager or Neurology Account Manager in Los Angeles, CA, responsible for exceeding sales goals by delivering value to customers through differentiated products and services. Reports to the Neuroscience District Sales Manager in a dynamic, high-performance sales team. Primary focus is to promote products and drive appropriate use within the assigned territory while maintaining compliance with laws and company policies.

Responsibilities

  • Execute and promote products in alignment to sales strategy in the assigned territory.
  • Collaborate with the District Sales Manager on day-to-day sales and strategy direction related to product promotion activities.
  • Analyze local market, develop, execute, and monitor performance to maximize product use in the defined territory.
  • Maintain current product, disease, competitive, and market reimbursement knowledge.
  • Determine, implement, and monitor optimal resource allocation (budgets, time, etc.) within the territory.
  • Communicate effectively using advanced selling and negotiation skills to identified target audiences.
  • Identify, build, and leverage advocacy channels.
  • Secure product access and reimbursement within institutional systems as needed.
  • Manage travel and promotional budget.
  • Fulfill monitoring and reporting requirements including expenses and call reporting using approved systems.
  • Maintain compliance with all laws, regulations, and company policies.
  • Meet and comply with credentialing requirements of healthcare providers and facilities.
  • Complete ad-hoc projects as needed.

Qualifications

  • Required: BS or BA with GPA > 3.0.
  • Required: Valid driver’s license and a clean driving history.
  • Required: Self-starter, goal- and results-driven, with a proven track record of above-average results.
  • Required: Fortitude to sell and compete with a hunter mentality.
  • Preferred: Strong relationships and knowledge of the territory.
  • Required: Ability to travel (may include overnights).
  • Required: Out-of-territory travel to HQs, training, and sales meetings may be required.
  • Required: Work hours may include meetings scheduled outside of normal working hours.
  • Required: Must reside within territory geography.

Skills

  • Goal- and results-driven with a proven track record of above-average results.
  • Clinical, patient-centric, and tactical with excellent communication skills (interpersonal, verbal, written).
  • Ability to navigate complex markets and organizations.
  • Strong work ethic and organizational skills.
  • Dynamic, high-impact presenter with effective selling and presentation skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities independently and make sound decisions.
  • Ability to read situations quickly and adjust for roadblocks.
  • Customer-focused, self-motivated, and computer proficient.
  • Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record; ability to operate a motor vehicle for local, regional, and occasional overnight travel.

Education

  • BS or BA with GPA greater than 3.0.

Additional Requirements

  • Must reside within territory geography.
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