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Neurology District Sales Manager - West District

Vanda Pharmaceuticals
On-site
Las Vegas, NV
Sales

Role Summary

The Neurology District Sales Manager leads and develops a district-level sales team focused on CNS/neurology products, driving sales results and building strong relationships with healthcare providers. The role requires strategic leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to manage operations across local and regional levels with significant travel. The position may require on-site presence near a major airport within the district and adaptability to innovative work environments.

Responsibilities

  • Lead, coach, and develop a team of specialty sales representatives to achieve district sales goals and high performance.
  • Recruit, retain, and cultivate high-performing talent within the district.
  • Establish and maintain positive relationships with healthcare providers, facilities, and key stakeholders; ensure credentialing requirements are met.
  • Analyze market and performance data; adjust sales strategies to drive results and address roadblocks.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional partners to support district initiatives and ensure compliant execution of field activities.

Qualifications

  • Required: Bachelor's Degree; valid driver's license and acceptable driving record; ability to operate a motor vehicle for local, regional, and occasional overnight travel; ability to secure and maintain credentialing requirements for healthcare providers and facilities; reside near a major airport within the district; ability to travel up to 75%; strong interpersonal, written, and verbal skills; ability to build and sustain positive relationships; strong analytical and business acumen; ability to maintain effectiveness in an innovative work environment.
  • Preferred: Advanced degree; 10+ years in the pharmaceutical industry with 4 years of sales management experience; CNS/neurology/pain management or MS market experience; proven recruitment and development of specialty sales teams; track record of high sales performance; startup or small company experience.

Skills

  • Excellent people management and coaching abilities; capable of leading and mentoring a specialty sales team.
  • Clinical mindset with patient-centric and tactical approach; strong communication skills (interpersonal, verbal, written).
  • Self-motivated, independent work style with strong decision-making ability.
  • Effective selling and presentation skills; highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Technical aptitude with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Education

  • Bachelor's Degree; Advanced degree a plus.

Additional Requirements

  • Travel up to 75% as part of the role.