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Neuroscience Account Manager (Psychiatry) - Riverside, CA

Vanda Pharmaceuticals
Full-time
On-site
Riverside, CA
Sales

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Role Summary

Neuroscience Account Manager (Psychiatry) in Riverside, CA. Responsible for exceeding sales goals by delivering value to customers through differentiated products and services within the assigned territory.

Responsibilities

  • Execute and promote products in alignment to sales strategy in the assigned territory.
  • Collaborate with the District Sales Manager on day-to-day sales and strategy direction related to product promotion activities.
  • Analyze local market, develop, execute, and monitor performance and results to maximize appropriate product use in the defined territory.
  • Maintain a current knowledge of product, disease, competition, and market reimbursement.
  • Determine, implement, and monitor optimal resource allocation within the territory.
  • Communicate effectively 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.
  • Fulfill monitoring and reporting requirements including expenses and call reporting using approved systems and processes.
  • Maintain compliance with laws, regulations, and company policies.
  • Meet reasonable industry-standard credentialing requirements of healthcare providers, facilities, and government authorities.
  • Complete additional ad-hoc projects as needed.

Qualifications

  • BS or BA with GPA greater than 3.0.
  • Minimum 3 years of pharmaceutical sales experience preferred; candidates not meeting experience may be considered for the Associate role.
  • Atypical antipsychotic experience and/or orphan drug experience preferred.
  • Preferred specialty experience in psychiatry, bipolar, depression, CNS, or pain management.
  • Reimbursement experience preferred.
  • Existing relationships with psychiatrists and/or Community Mental Health Centers in the territory preferred.
  • Valid driver’s license and clean driving history.
  • Self-starter, goal- and results-driven with a proven track record of above-average results.
  • Fortitude to sell and compete with a hunter mentality.
  • Strong relationships and knowledge of the territory preferred.
  • Ability to travel (overnights may be required).
  • Overnight travel to HQs, training, and sales meetings may be required.
  • Work hours may include meetings outside of normal hours.
  • Must reside within territory geography.

Performance Competencies

  • Goal- and results-driven with a proven track record of above-average results.
  • Clinically driven, patient-centric, and tactical with excellent communication skills.
  • Ability to navigate complex markets and organizations.
  • Strong work ethic and organizational skills.
  • Dynamic, high-impact individual with effective selling and presentation skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities independently and make sound decisions.
  • Ability to read situations quickly and adjust for roadblocks.
  • Customer-focused, self-motivated, and computer proficient.
  • Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record; able to operate a motor vehicle for local, regional, and overnight travel.
  • May occasionally require lifting and/or moving items up to 15 pounds.