Neuroscience Account Manager (Psychiatry) - Bismarck, ND
Vanda Pharmaceuticals
August 21, 2026
Remote friendly (Bismarck, ND)
United States
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 strategy for product promotion.
- Analyze local market; develop, execute, and monitor performance to maximize product use in territory.
- Maintain current knowledge of product, disease, competition, and reimbursement.
- Determine, implement, and monitor optimal resource allocation (budgets, time, etc.) in 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 full compliance with laws, regulations, and company policies.
- Meet healthcare provider/customer facility credentialing requirements.
- Additional ad-hoc projects as needed.
Education & Experience Requirements:
- BS/BA with GPA > 3.0.
- Minimum 3 years pharmaceutical sales experience preferred (or may be considered for “Associate” role).
- 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/knowledge preferred.
- Ability to travel (including overnights); out-of-territory travel may be required.
- Work hours may include meetings outside normal hours.
- Must reside within territory geography.
Performance Competencies:
- Goal/results driven; excellent communication skills.
- Ability to navigate complex markets; strong organization and work ethic.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities; adjust quickly to roadblocks.
- Customer-focused, self-motivated, computer proficient.
- Maintain valid driver’s license; may require lifting/moving up to 15 lbs.
Compensation/Benefits:
- Incentive compensation and benefits including health insurance, unlimited paid time off, parental leave, 401(k) matching, and car allowance.
Application Instructions:
- N/A
- 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 strategy for product promotion.
- Analyze local market; develop, execute, and monitor performance to maximize product use in territory.
- Maintain current knowledge of product, disease, competition, and reimbursement.
- Determine, implement, and monitor optimal resource allocation (budgets, time, etc.) in 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 full compliance with laws, regulations, and company policies.
- Meet healthcare provider/customer facility credentialing requirements.
- Additional ad-hoc projects as needed.
Education & Experience Requirements:
- BS/BA with GPA > 3.0.
- Minimum 3 years pharmaceutical sales experience preferred (or may be considered for “Associate” role).
- 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/knowledge preferred.
- Ability to travel (including overnights); out-of-territory travel may be required.
- Work hours may include meetings outside normal hours.
- Must reside within territory geography.
Performance Competencies:
- Goal/results driven; excellent communication skills.
- Ability to navigate complex markets; strong organization and work ethic.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities; adjust quickly to roadblocks.
- Customer-focused, self-motivated, computer proficient.
- Maintain valid driver’s license; may require lifting/moving up to 15 lbs.
Compensation/Benefits:
- Incentive compensation and benefits including health insurance, unlimited paid time off, parental leave, 401(k) matching, and car allowance.
Application Instructions:
- N/A