Neuroscience District Sales Manager (Psychiatry) - Cincinnati District
Vanda Pharmaceuticals
August 18, 2026
On-site
Indianapolis, IN
Sales
Education & Experience Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree; advanced degree a plus.
- 10+ years in the pharmaceuticals industry; 4 years of Sales Management preferred.
- Leadership experience fewer than 3 years may be considered for the Associate DSM position.
- Specialty experience preferred: CNS, psychiatry, schizophrenia, bipolar, or depression; other specialty experience considered.
- Demonstrated ability to recruit, retain, and develop a high-performing team of specialty sales representatives.
- Documented high performance of sales and leadership track record.
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving history.
- Ability to secure and maintain industry-standard credentialing requirements for healthcare providers, customer facilities, and state/local governments.
- Must reside near a major airport within the district.
- Ability to travel up to 75%.
Performance Competencies
- Goal/results driven with a proven track record.
- Excellent people management/supervisory skills; develop, coach, lead, and mentor the team.
- Highly clinical, patient-centric, tactical; strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication.
- Self-motivated; able to work independently and make sound decisions.
- Effective selling and presentation skills; strong organization and ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Ability to read situations quickly and adjust to roadblocks.
- Technical proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Must be able to perform essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Benefits
- Incentive compensation and benefits including health insurance, unlimited paid time off, parental leave, 401(k) matching, and car allowance.
- Bachelor’s Degree; advanced degree a plus.
- 10+ years in the pharmaceuticals industry; 4 years of Sales Management preferred.
- Leadership experience fewer than 3 years may be considered for the Associate DSM position.
- Specialty experience preferred: CNS, psychiatry, schizophrenia, bipolar, or depression; other specialty experience considered.
- Demonstrated ability to recruit, retain, and develop a high-performing team of specialty sales representatives.
- Documented high performance of sales and leadership track record.
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving history.
- Ability to secure and maintain industry-standard credentialing requirements for healthcare providers, customer facilities, and state/local governments.
- Must reside near a major airport within the district.
- Ability to travel up to 75%.
Performance Competencies
- Goal/results driven with a proven track record.
- Excellent people management/supervisory skills; develop, coach, lead, and mentor the team.
- Highly clinical, patient-centric, tactical; strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication.
- Self-motivated; able to work independently and make sound decisions.
- Effective selling and presentation skills; strong organization and ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Ability to read situations quickly and adjust to roadblocks.
- Technical proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Must be able to perform essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Benefits
- Incentive compensation and benefits including health insurance, unlimited paid time off, parental leave, 401(k) matching, and car allowance.