Neuroscience Account Manager (Psychiatry) - Atlanta, GA South
Vanda Pharmaceuticals
June 25, 2026
On-site
Atlanta, GA
Sales
Primary Responsibilities:
- Execute and promote products in alignment with sales strategy in the assigned territory.
- Collaborate with the District Sales Manager on day-to-day sales and product promotion activities.
- Analyze local market and 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.) in the 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/reporting requirements (expenses and call reporting) using approved systems.
- Meet industry-standard credentialing requirements for healthcare providers/customer facilities.
- Additional ad-hoc projects as needed.
Education & Experience Requirements:
- BS or BA with GPA > 3.0.
- Minimum 3 years pharmaceutical sales experience preferred (may be considered for “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 relationships.
- Ability to travel (may include overnights); out-of-territory travel to HQs/training/meetings may be required.
- Must reside within territory geography.
Performance Competencies:
- Clinical, patient-centric, tactical; excellent interpersonal/verbal/written communication.
- Ability to navigate complex markets; strong organization/work ethic.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities; make sound decisions; adjust to roadblocks.
- Customer-focused, self-motivated, computer proficient.
- Ability to lift/move items up to 15 pounds occasionally.
Benefits (as stated): incentive compensation; health insurance; unlimited paid time off; parental leave; 401k matching; car allowance; other benefits.
Application Instructions:
- If you reside in a state/locality with pay transparency laws, you may request compensation/benefits details by calling 202-524-8238 (8:00 AM–5:30 PM ET, Mon–Fri).
- Execute and promote products in alignment with sales strategy in the assigned territory.
- Collaborate with the District Sales Manager on day-to-day sales and product promotion activities.
- Analyze local market and 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.) in the 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/reporting requirements (expenses and call reporting) using approved systems.
- Meet industry-standard credentialing requirements for healthcare providers/customer facilities.
- Additional ad-hoc projects as needed.
Education & Experience Requirements:
- BS or BA with GPA > 3.0.
- Minimum 3 years pharmaceutical sales experience preferred (may be considered for “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 relationships.
- Ability to travel (may include overnights); out-of-territory travel to HQs/training/meetings may be required.
- Must reside within territory geography.
Performance Competencies:
- Clinical, patient-centric, tactical; excellent interpersonal/verbal/written communication.
- Ability to navigate complex markets; strong organization/work ethic.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities; make sound decisions; adjust to roadblocks.
- Customer-focused, self-motivated, computer proficient.
- Ability to lift/move items up to 15 pounds occasionally.
Benefits (as stated): incentive compensation; health insurance; unlimited paid time off; parental leave; 401k matching; car allowance; other benefits.
Application Instructions:
- If you reside in a state/locality with pay transparency laws, you may request compensation/benefits details by calling 202-524-8238 (8:00 AM–5:30 PM ET, Mon–Fri).