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Neuroscience Account Manager (Psychiatry) - Columbus, OH

Vanda Pharmaceuticals
September 02, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Columbus, OH
Sales
Role: Neuroscience Account Manager responsible for promoting Vanda's specialty pharmaceutical products within the designated territory. Objectives include exceeding sales goals by delivering value through product promotion, establishing strong customer relationships, and ensuring product access and reimbursement. Responsibilities encompass executing sales strategies, analyzing local markets, maintaining clinical and competitive knowledge, managing resources and budgets, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Qualifications include a BS/BA with >3.0 GPA, 3+ years of pharmaceutical sales experience (preferably in psychiatry, bipolar, depression, CNS, or pain management), and existing relationships with mental health providers or community centers are advantageous. Preferred experience includes atypical antipsychotics, orphan drugs, reimbursement, and CNS-related therapeutic areas. The role requires strong communication, negotiation, and customer engagement skills, with the ability to navigate complex healthcare markets. Travel, including overnight and out-of-territory trips, is expected. The position demands a self-starter with a results-driven mindset, high ethical standards, and proficiency in managing multiple priorities independently. Work location is territory-based, with occasional training or sales meetings at HQs. The compensation package features incentive pay, health benefits, 401k matching, travel allowances, and other employee benefits.