Neuroscience Account Manager (Psychiatry) - Biloxi, MS
Vanda Pharmaceuticals
August 20, 2026
On-site
Slidell, LA
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 appropriate product use.
- Maintain current knowledge of products, disease states, competition, and market reimbursement.
- Determine, implement, and monitor optimal resource allocation (budgets, time, etc.) within the territory.
- Use advanced selling and negotiation skills to communicate effectively with identified 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.
- Maintain full compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies.
- Meet industry-standard credentialing requirements for healthcare providers and customer facilities.
- Perform additional ad-hoc projects as needed.
Education & Experience / Qualifications:
- BS/BA with GPA > 3.0.
- Minimum 3 years pharmaceutical sales experience preferred (may be considered for “Associate” if not met).
- Preferred: atypical antipsychotic and/or orphan drug experience; specialty experience in 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.
- Valid driver’s license; 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, meetings outside normal hours.
- Must reside within territory geography.
Performance Competencies / Skills:
- Clinical, patient-centric, tactical; strong interpersonal/verbal/written communication.
- Ability to navigate complex organizations; strong organizational work ethic.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, make sound decisions, and adjust to roadblocks.
- Customer-focused, self-motivated, computer proficient.
- Ability to lift/move up to 15 pounds occasionally.
Benefits:
- Incentive compensation and benefits including health insurance, unlimited paid time off, parental leave, 401(k) matching, car allowance, and other benefits.
Application Instructions:
- No application instructions provided.
- 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 appropriate product use.
- Maintain current knowledge of products, disease states, competition, and market reimbursement.
- Determine, implement, and monitor optimal resource allocation (budgets, time, etc.) within the territory.
- Use advanced selling and negotiation skills to communicate effectively with identified 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.
- Maintain full compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies.
- Meet industry-standard credentialing requirements for healthcare providers and customer facilities.
- Perform additional ad-hoc projects as needed.
Education & Experience / Qualifications:
- BS/BA with GPA > 3.0.
- Minimum 3 years pharmaceutical sales experience preferred (may be considered for “Associate” if not met).
- Preferred: atypical antipsychotic and/or orphan drug experience; specialty experience in 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.
- Valid driver’s license; 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, meetings outside normal hours.
- Must reside within territory geography.
Performance Competencies / Skills:
- Clinical, patient-centric, tactical; strong interpersonal/verbal/written communication.
- Ability to navigate complex organizations; strong organizational work ethic.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, make sound decisions, and adjust to roadblocks.
- Customer-focused, self-motivated, computer proficient.
- Ability to lift/move up to 15 pounds occasionally.
Benefits:
- Incentive compensation and benefits including health insurance, unlimited paid time off, parental leave, 401(k) matching, car allowance, and other benefits.
Application Instructions:
- No application instructions provided.