Neuroscience Account Manager (Psychiatry) - Minneapolis, MN North
Vanda Pharmaceuticals
August 13, 2026
On-site
Duluth, MN
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 direction.
- Analyze local market; develop, execute, and monitor performance to maximize product use in territory.
- Maintain current knowledge of product, disease, competition, and market reimbursement.
- Determine, implement, and monitor optimal resource allocation (budgets, time, etc.) within territory.
- Communicate persuasively using advanced selling and negotiation skills to 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 required monitoring and reporting (expenses and call reporting) using approved systems.
- Ensure full compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and Vanda policies.
- Meet credentialing requirements of healthcare providers, customer facilities, and state/local governments.
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; clean driving history.
- Self-starter with goal/result orientation and “hunter” mentality.
- Strong territory relationships/knowledge; computer proficient.
Performance Competencies
- Clinical, patient-centric, tactical; strong interpersonal/verbal/written communication.
- Navigate complex markets; manage multiple priorities; adjust quickly.
- Travel required (may include overnights and out-of-territory meetings); may lift/move up to 15 lbs.
Benefits (as stated)
- Incentive compensation; health insurance; unlimited paid time off; parental leave; 401(k) matching; car allowance; other benefits.
Application instructions
- If you reside in a pay-transparency jurisdiction, request compensation/benefit details by calling 202-524-8238 (8:00 AM–5:30 PM ET, Mon–Fri).
- 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 direction.
- Analyze local market; develop, execute, and monitor performance to maximize product use in territory.
- Maintain current knowledge of product, disease, competition, and market reimbursement.
- Determine, implement, and monitor optimal resource allocation (budgets, time, etc.) within territory.
- Communicate persuasively using advanced selling and negotiation skills to 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 required monitoring and reporting (expenses and call reporting) using approved systems.
- Ensure full compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and Vanda policies.
- Meet credentialing requirements of healthcare providers, customer facilities, and state/local governments.
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; clean driving history.
- Self-starter with goal/result orientation and “hunter” mentality.
- Strong territory relationships/knowledge; computer proficient.
Performance Competencies
- Clinical, patient-centric, tactical; strong interpersonal/verbal/written communication.
- Navigate complex markets; manage multiple priorities; adjust quickly.
- Travel required (may include overnights and out-of-territory meetings); may lift/move up to 15 lbs.
Benefits (as stated)
- Incentive compensation; health insurance; unlimited paid time off; parental leave; 401(k) matching; car allowance; other benefits.
Application instructions
- If you reside in a pay-transparency jurisdiction, request compensation/benefit details by calling 202-524-8238 (8:00 AM–5:30 PM ET, Mon–Fri).