Neuroscience Account Manager (Psychiatry) - Abilene, TX West
Vanda Pharmaceuticals
September 02, 2026
On-site
Abilene, TX
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 direction.
- Analyze local market; develop, execute, and monitor performance to maximize appropriate product use.
- Maintain current product, disease, competitive, and market reimbursement knowledge.
- Determine, implement, and monitor optimal resource allocation (budgets, time, etc.) within territory.
- Use advanced selling and negotiation skills to communicate effectively with target audiences.
- Identify, build, and leverage advocacy channels.
- Secure product access and reimbursement within institutional systems as needed.
- Manage travel and promotional budget.
- Complete monitoring and reporting requirements (expenses and call reporting) using approved systems.
- Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and Vanda policies.
- Meet industry-standard healthcare provider/customer facility/state/local credentialing requirements.
- Additional ad-hoc projects as needed.
Education & Experience Requirements:
- BS or BA with GPA > 3.0.
- Minimum 3 years pharmaceutical sales experience preferred (may consider “Associate” if not met).
- Atypical anti-psychotic and/or orphan drug experience preferred.
- Specialty experience in psychiatry, bipolar, depression, CNS, or pain management preferred.
- Reimbursement experience preferred.
- Existing relationships (or within 24 months) with psychiatrists and/or Community Mental Health Centers in territory preferred.
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving history.
- Self-starter; goal- and results-driven; “hunter” mentality; strong territory knowledge.
- Ability to travel (including overnights); may require out-of-territory travel.
- Work hours may include meetings outside normal hours; must reside within territory geography.
Performance Competencies:
- Clinical, patient-centric, tactical; excellent interpersonal/verbal/written communication.
- Navigate complex markets; strong work ethic and organization; manage multiple priorities.
- Customer-focused, self-motivated, computer proficient.
Benefits:
- Incentive compensation; health insurance, unlimited paid time off, parental leave, 401(k) matching, car allowance, and other benefits.
Application Instructions:
- For assistance, contact 202-524-8238 (8:00 AM–5:30 PM ET, Mon–Fri).
- 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 direction.
- Analyze local market; develop, execute, and monitor performance to maximize appropriate product use.
- Maintain current product, disease, competitive, and market reimbursement knowledge.
- Determine, implement, and monitor optimal resource allocation (budgets, time, etc.) within territory.
- Use advanced selling and negotiation skills to communicate effectively with target audiences.
- Identify, build, and leverage advocacy channels.
- Secure product access and reimbursement within institutional systems as needed.
- Manage travel and promotional budget.
- Complete monitoring and reporting requirements (expenses and call reporting) using approved systems.
- Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and Vanda policies.
- Meet industry-standard healthcare provider/customer facility/state/local credentialing requirements.
- Additional ad-hoc projects as needed.
Education & Experience Requirements:
- BS or BA with GPA > 3.0.
- Minimum 3 years pharmaceutical sales experience preferred (may consider “Associate” if not met).
- Atypical anti-psychotic and/or orphan drug experience preferred.
- Specialty experience in psychiatry, bipolar, depression, CNS, or pain management preferred.
- Reimbursement experience preferred.
- Existing relationships (or within 24 months) with psychiatrists and/or Community Mental Health Centers in territory preferred.
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving history.
- Self-starter; goal- and results-driven; “hunter” mentality; strong territory knowledge.
- Ability to travel (including overnights); may require out-of-territory travel.
- Work hours may include meetings outside normal hours; must reside within territory geography.
Performance Competencies:
- Clinical, patient-centric, tactical; excellent interpersonal/verbal/written communication.
- Navigate complex markets; strong work ethic and organization; manage multiple priorities.
- Customer-focused, self-motivated, computer proficient.
Benefits:
- Incentive compensation; health insurance, unlimited paid time off, parental leave, 401(k) matching, car allowance, and other benefits.
Application Instructions:
- For assistance, contact 202-524-8238 (8:00 AM–5:30 PM ET, Mon–Fri).