Neuroscience Account Manager (Psychiatry) - Alaska
Vanda Pharmaceuticals
August 09, 2026
On-site
Anchorage, AK
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 product use in the defined territory.
- Maintain up-to-date product, disease, competitive, and market reimbursement knowledge.
- Determine, implement, and monitor optimal resource allocation (budgets, time, etc.) within the assigned territory.
- Use advanced selling and negotiation skills to communicate persuasively 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 (expenses and call reporting) using approved systems.
- Meet industry-standard credentialing requirements for healthcare providers and customer facilities.
Education & Experience Requirements:
- BS or BA with GPA > 3.0.
- Minimum 3 years of pharmaceutical sales experience preferred (may consider “Associate” for those not meeting experience).
- 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 the territory preferred.
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving history.
- Self-starter with goal/results-driven, “hunter” mentality.
- Strong territory relationships/knowledge.
- Ability to travel (including overnights); may require out-of-territory travel and meetings outside normal hours.
- Must reside within territory geography.
Performance Competencies:
- Clinical, patient-centric, tactical; strong interpersonal communication.
- Ability to navigate complex markets/organizations; organize and manage multiple priorities.
- Computer proficient; adjust quickly to roadblocks.
- Maintain acceptable driving record; may require lifting/moving up to 15 pounds.
Compensation/Benefits (included):
- Incentive compensation and benefits such as health insurance, unlimited paid time off, parental leave, 401(k) matching, car allowance, and other benefits.
Application Instructions:
- If you need assistance requesting compensation/benefits details: 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 strategy.
- Analyze local market; develop, execute, and monitor performance to maximize product use in the defined territory.
- Maintain up-to-date product, disease, competitive, and market reimbursement knowledge.
- Determine, implement, and monitor optimal resource allocation (budgets, time, etc.) within the assigned territory.
- Use advanced selling and negotiation skills to communicate persuasively 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 (expenses and call reporting) using approved systems.
- Meet industry-standard credentialing requirements for healthcare providers and customer facilities.
Education & Experience Requirements:
- BS or BA with GPA > 3.0.
- Minimum 3 years of pharmaceutical sales experience preferred (may consider “Associate” for those not meeting experience).
- 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 the territory preferred.
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving history.
- Self-starter with goal/results-driven, “hunter” mentality.
- Strong territory relationships/knowledge.
- Ability to travel (including overnights); may require out-of-territory travel and meetings outside normal hours.
- Must reside within territory geography.
Performance Competencies:
- Clinical, patient-centric, tactical; strong interpersonal communication.
- Ability to navigate complex markets/organizations; organize and manage multiple priorities.
- Computer proficient; adjust quickly to roadblocks.
- Maintain acceptable driving record; may require lifting/moving up to 15 pounds.
Compensation/Benefits (included):
- Incentive compensation and benefits such as health insurance, unlimited paid time off, parental leave, 401(k) matching, car allowance, and other benefits.
Application Instructions:
- If you need assistance requesting compensation/benefits details: 202-524-8238, 8:00 AM–5:30 PM ET, Mon–Fri.