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Neuroscience Account Manager (Psychiatry) - San Francisco, CA

Vanda Pharmaceuticals
Full-time
Remote friendly (San Francisco, CA)
United States
Sales

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Role Summary

Neuroscience Account Manager (Psychiatry) in San Francisco, 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 to respond to day-to-day sales and strategy direction related to product promotion activities.
  • Analyze local market, develop, execute, and monitor performance and results to maximize the appropriate use of the product in the defined territory.
  • Maintain a high and current level of product, disease, competitive and market reimbursement knowledge.
  • Determine, implement, and monitor optimal resource (budgets, time, etc.) 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 full compliance with all laws, regulations, and company policies.
  • Meet and comply with credentialing requirements of healthcare providers, customer facilities, and state/local governments as needed.
  • Completion of additional ad-hoc projects as needed.

Qualifications

  • BS or BA with GPA greater than 3.0.
  • Minimum 3 years of pharmaceutical sales experience preferred; associate role considered for candidates not meeting experience.
  • 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 with goal- and results-driven mindset; proven track record of above-average results.
  • Hunter mentality, strong relationships, and knowledge of the territory preferred.
  • Ability to travel (including overnights); potential for out-of-territory/travel to HQs, training, and meetings.
  • Work hours may extend beyond normal business hours.
  • Must reside within territory geography.

Skills

  • Strong communication (interpersonal, verbal, written) and advanced selling and negotiation skills.
  • Ability to navigate complex markets and organizations.
  • Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Customer-focused, self-motivated, and computer proficient.
  • Ability to read situations quickly and adjust for obstacles.

Education

  • BS or BA degree; GPA > 3.0.

Additional Requirements

  • Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record; able to operate a motor vehicle for local, regional, and occasional overnight travel.
  • Potentially lifting/moving up to 15 pounds.
  • Compliance with all applicable credentialing and regulatory requirements.