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Neurology Account Manager - St. Louis, MO

Vanda Pharmaceuticals
August 18, 2026
On-site
St Louis, MO
Sales
Primary Responsibilities:
- Execute and promote products aligned to sales strategy in the assigned territory.
- Collaborate with the District Sales Manager on day-to-day sales and product promotion strategy.
- Analyze local market; develop, execute, and monitor performance to maximize appropriate product use in defined territory.
- Maintain current product, disease, competitive, and market reimbursement knowledge.
- Determine, implement, and monitor optimal resource allocation (budgets, time, etc.) within assigned territory.
- Communicate persuasively 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.
- Complete required monitoring and reporting (expenses and call reporting) using approved systems.
- Maintain full compliance with laws, regulations, and company policies.
- Meet industry-standard healthcare provider/facility/state credentialing requirements.

Education & Experience Requirements:
- BS or BA with GPA > 3.0.
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving history.
- Self-starter; goal- and results-driven with proven above-average results.
- β€œHunter” mentality; ability to sell and compete.
- Strong relationships and territory knowledge (preferred).
- Ability to travel (including overnights); out-of-territory travel may be required.
- Work hours may include meetings outside normal working hours.
- Must reside within territory geography.

Performance Competencies / Skills:
- Highly clinical, patient-centric, tactical; excellent interpersonal/verbal/written communication.
- Ability to navigate complex markets/organizations; strong organizational work ethic.
- Effective selling/presentation; manage multiple priorities and make sound decisions.
- Read situations quickly and adjust for roadblocks.
- Customer-focused, self-motivated, computer proficient.

Benefits (as stated): Incentive compensation; health insurance; unlimited paid time off; parental leave; 401(k) matching; car allowance; other benefits.