Neuroscience Account Manager (Psychiatry) - St. Louis West
Vanda Pharmaceuticals
August 09, 2026
On-site
St Louis, MO
Sales
Primary 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 product promotion direction.
- Analyze local market; develop, execute, and monitor performance to maximize product use in the territory.
- Maintain current product, disease, competitive, and reimbursement knowledge.
- Determine, implement, and monitor optimal resource allocation within the territory (budgets, time, etc.).
- 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 monitoring and reporting (expenses and call reporting) using approved systems.
- Maintain compliance with laws, regulations, and company policies.
- Meet industry-standard credentialing requirements for healthcare providers, customer facilities, and state/local governments.
Education & Experience Requirements
- BS/BA with GPA > 3.0.
- Minimum 3 years pharmaceutical sales experience preferred (may be considered for “Associate” if not).
- Preferred: atypical anti-psychotic and/or orphan drug experience.
- Preferred specialty experience: 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.
- Valid driver’s license; clean driving history.
- Self-starter with proven above-average results; “hunter” mentality.
- Strong territory knowledge/relationships.
- Ability to travel (including overnights); out-of-territory travel as needed; work hours may include non-normal times.
- Must reside within territory geography.
Performance Competencies
- Goal/results driven; strong communication; ability to navigate complex markets.
- Organizational skills; manage multiple priorities; adjust to roadblocks.
- Customer-focused; self-motivated; computer proficient.
- Ability to lift/move up to 15 pounds occasionally.
Compensation/Benefits
- Incentive compensation and benefits including health insurance, unlimited paid time off, parental leave, 401(k) matching, and car allowance.
Application Instructions
- If in a pay transparency state/locality, request additional compensation/benefit details by contacting 202-524-8238 (8:00 AM–5:30 PM ET, Mon–Fri).
- 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 product promotion direction.
- Analyze local market; develop, execute, and monitor performance to maximize product use in the territory.
- Maintain current product, disease, competitive, and reimbursement knowledge.
- Determine, implement, and monitor optimal resource allocation within the territory (budgets, time, etc.).
- 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 monitoring and reporting (expenses and call reporting) using approved systems.
- Maintain compliance with laws, regulations, and company policies.
- Meet industry-standard credentialing requirements for healthcare providers, customer facilities, and state/local governments.
Education & Experience Requirements
- BS/BA with GPA > 3.0.
- Minimum 3 years pharmaceutical sales experience preferred (may be considered for “Associate” if not).
- Preferred: atypical anti-psychotic and/or orphan drug experience.
- Preferred specialty experience: 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.
- Valid driver’s license; clean driving history.
- Self-starter with proven above-average results; “hunter” mentality.
- Strong territory knowledge/relationships.
- Ability to travel (including overnights); out-of-territory travel as needed; work hours may include non-normal times.
- Must reside within territory geography.
Performance Competencies
- Goal/results driven; strong communication; ability to navigate complex markets.
- Organizational skills; manage multiple priorities; adjust to roadblocks.
- Customer-focused; self-motivated; computer proficient.
- Ability to lift/move up to 15 pounds occasionally.
Compensation/Benefits
- Incentive compensation and benefits including health insurance, unlimited paid time off, parental leave, 401(k) matching, and car allowance.
Application Instructions
- If in a pay transparency state/locality, request additional compensation/benefit details by contacting 202-524-8238 (8:00 AM–5:30 PM ET, Mon–Fri).