Neuroscience Account Manager (Psychiatry) - Atlanta, GA South
Vanda Pharmaceuticals
June 26, 2026
On-site
Atlanta, GA
Sales
Primary Responsibilities:
- Execute and promote products aligned to sales strategy in the assigned territory.
- Collaborate with the Neuroscience District Sales Manager on day-to-day sales and product promotion activities.
- Analyze local market; develop, execute, and monitor performance to maximize appropriate product use in the territory.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of products, disease, competition, and reimbursement.
- Determine, implement, and monitor optimal resource allocation (budgets, time, etc.) in the 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 (expenses and call reporting) using approved systems.
- Maintain compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies.
- Meet industry-standard credentialing requirements for healthcare providers/customer facilities.
- Additional ad-hoc projects as needed.
Education & Experience Requirements:
- BS/BA with GPA > 3.0.
- Minimum 3 years of pharmaceutical sales experience preferred (may be considered for “Associate” if not met).
- Atypical antipsychotic and/or orphan drug experience preferred.
- Preferred specialty experience: psychiatry, bipolar, depression, CNS, or pain management.
- 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.
- Must reside within territory geography; ability to travel (may include overnights); work hours may include evenings.
Performance Competencies:
- Goal/results driven with proven above-average results.
- Patient-centric clinical approach; strong interpersonal/verbal/written communication.
- Ability to navigate complex markets/organizations; strong organization and work ethic.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and make sound decisions.
- Customer-focused, self-motivated, computer proficient.
- Ability to lift/move items up to 15 pounds.
Benefits:
- Incentive compensation and benefits including health insurance, unlimited paid time off, parental leave, 401(k) matching, car allowance, and other benefits.
Application instructions:
- For pay transparency assistance, contact 202-524-8238 between 8:00 AM and 5:30 PM ET, Mon–Fri.
- Execute and promote products aligned to sales strategy in the assigned territory.
- Collaborate with the Neuroscience District Sales Manager on day-to-day sales and product promotion activities.
- Analyze local market; develop, execute, and monitor performance to maximize appropriate product use in the territory.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of products, disease, competition, and reimbursement.
- Determine, implement, and monitor optimal resource allocation (budgets, time, etc.) in the 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 (expenses and call reporting) using approved systems.
- Maintain compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies.
- Meet industry-standard credentialing requirements for healthcare providers/customer facilities.
- Additional ad-hoc projects as needed.
Education & Experience Requirements:
- BS/BA with GPA > 3.0.
- Minimum 3 years of pharmaceutical sales experience preferred (may be considered for “Associate” if not met).
- Atypical antipsychotic and/or orphan drug experience preferred.
- Preferred specialty experience: psychiatry, bipolar, depression, CNS, or pain management.
- 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.
- Must reside within territory geography; ability to travel (may include overnights); work hours may include evenings.
Performance Competencies:
- Goal/results driven with proven above-average results.
- Patient-centric clinical approach; strong interpersonal/verbal/written communication.
- Ability to navigate complex markets/organizations; strong organization and work ethic.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and make sound decisions.
- Customer-focused, self-motivated, computer proficient.
- Ability to lift/move items up to 15 pounds.
Benefits:
- Incentive compensation and benefits including health insurance, unlimited paid time off, parental leave, 401(k) matching, car allowance, and other benefits.
Application instructions:
- For pay transparency assistance, contact 202-524-8238 between 8:00 AM and 5:30 PM ET, Mon–Fri.