Neurology District Sales Manager - Northeast District
Vanda Pharmaceuticals
September 02, 2026
On-site
Philadelphia, PA
Sales
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree (advanced degree a plus).
- 10+ years in the pharmaceuticals industry; 4 years of sales management preferred.
- Specialty experience preferred: CNS, neurology, pain management (other specialty experience considered); experience selling in the MS market desirable.
- Demonstrated ability to recruit, retain, and develop a high-performing team of specialty sales representatives.
- Documented high performance of sales and leadership track record.
- Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record; able to operate a motor vehicle for local/regional and occasional overnight travel.
- Ability to secure and maintain industry-standard credentialing for healthcare providers, customer facilities, and state/local governments.
- Must reside near a major airport within the district.
- Ability to build and sustain positive relationships.
- Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Strong analytical and business acumen.
- Ability to maintain effectiveness and flexibility in an innovative work environment; experience in small company/start-up environments.
- Ability to travel up to 75%.
Performance Competencies / Skills:
- Goal/results driven; proven track record of above-average results.
- Excellent people management/supervisory skills; ability to develop/coach/mentor the team.
- Highly clinical, patient-centric, tactical; effective communication.
- Outstanding work ethic; self-motivated and able to work independently.
- Dynamic with effective selling and presentation skills.
- Excellent organization; manages multiple priorities; adjusts for roadblocks.
- Technical proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Benefits:
- Incentive compensation and benefits including health insurance, unlimited paid time off, parental leave, 401(k) matching, and car allowance.
- Bachelor’s degree (advanced degree a plus).
- 10+ years in the pharmaceuticals industry; 4 years of sales management preferred.
- Specialty experience preferred: CNS, neurology, pain management (other specialty experience considered); experience selling in the MS market desirable.
- Demonstrated ability to recruit, retain, and develop a high-performing team of specialty sales representatives.
- Documented high performance of sales and leadership track record.
- Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record; able to operate a motor vehicle for local/regional and occasional overnight travel.
- Ability to secure and maintain industry-standard credentialing for healthcare providers, customer facilities, and state/local governments.
- Must reside near a major airport within the district.
- Ability to build and sustain positive relationships.
- Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Strong analytical and business acumen.
- Ability to maintain effectiveness and flexibility in an innovative work environment; experience in small company/start-up environments.
- Ability to travel up to 75%.
Performance Competencies / Skills:
- Goal/results driven; proven track record of above-average results.
- Excellent people management/supervisory skills; ability to develop/coach/mentor the team.
- Highly clinical, patient-centric, tactical; effective communication.
- Outstanding work ethic; self-motivated and able to work independently.
- Dynamic with effective selling and presentation skills.
- Excellent organization; manages multiple priorities; adjusts for roadblocks.
- Technical proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Benefits:
- Incentive compensation and benefits including health insurance, unlimited paid time off, parental leave, 401(k) matching, and car allowance.