Neuroscience Account Manager (Psychiatry) - Philadelphia, PA
Vanda Pharmaceuticals
August 11, 2026
Remote friendly (Philadelphia, PA)
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 the local market and develop, execute, and monitor performance to maximize product use in the defined territory.
- Maintain up-to-date product, disease, competitive, and market reimbursement knowledge.
- Determine, implement, and monitor optimal resource allocation (budgets, time, etc.) within the 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 required monitoring and reporting (expenses and call reporting) using approved systems.
- Maintain compliance with all laws, regulations, and company policies.
- Meet industry-standard credentialing requirements of healthcare providers, customer facilities, and state/local governments.
- Additional ad-hoc projects as needed.
Education & Experience Requirements:
- BS/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.
- Preferred 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 the territory preferred.
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving history.
Performance Competencies / Skills:
- Goal/results driven; proven above-average results.
- Clinical, patient-centric, tactical; excellent interpersonal/verbal/written communication.
- Ability to navigate complex markets/organizations; strong organization.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities; adjust to roadblocks.
- Customer-focused, self-motivated, computer proficient.
- Ability to travel (including overnights); out-of-territory travel as needed.
- Must reside within territory geography; 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, car allowance, and other benefits.
Application Instructions:
- If you reside in a pay transparency state/locality, request compensation/benefit 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 strategy for product promotion.
- Analyze the local market and develop, execute, and monitor performance to maximize product use in the defined territory.
- Maintain up-to-date product, disease, competitive, and market reimbursement knowledge.
- Determine, implement, and monitor optimal resource allocation (budgets, time, etc.) within the 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 required monitoring and reporting (expenses and call reporting) using approved systems.
- Maintain compliance with all laws, regulations, and company policies.
- Meet industry-standard credentialing requirements of healthcare providers, customer facilities, and state/local governments.
- Additional ad-hoc projects as needed.
Education & Experience Requirements:
- BS/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.
- Preferred 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 the territory preferred.
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving history.
Performance Competencies / Skills:
- Goal/results driven; proven above-average results.
- Clinical, patient-centric, tactical; excellent interpersonal/verbal/written communication.
- Ability to navigate complex markets/organizations; strong organization.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities; adjust to roadblocks.
- Customer-focused, self-motivated, computer proficient.
- Ability to travel (including overnights); out-of-territory travel as needed.
- Must reside within territory geography; 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, car allowance, and other benefits.
Application Instructions:
- If you reside in a pay transparency state/locality, request compensation/benefit details by calling 202-524-8238 (8:00 AM–5:30 PM ET, Mon–Fri).