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Neuroscience District Sales Manager (Psychiatry) - Gulf Coast District

Vanda Pharmaceuticals
Full-time
Remote friendly (New Orleans, LA)
United States
Sales

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Role Summary

Neuroscience District Sales Manager (Psychiatry) - Gulf Coast District

Responsibilities

  • Drive sales performance and achieve above-average results within the psychiatry/pharmaceuticals portfolio.
  • Recruit, retain, and develop a high-performing team of specialty sales representatives; provide coaching and mentorship.
  • Lead and manage the district sales team, coordinating with cross-functional partners to execute strategic plans.
  • Build and sustain positive relationships with healthcare providers, facilities, and stakeholders; maintain industry-standard credentialing requirements.
  • Demonstrate strong analytical and business acumen; effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Operate effectively in an innovative work environment; adapt to changes and manage multiple priorities.
  • Travel up to 75% as required to cover district responsibilities.

Qualifications

  • Required: Bachelor's Degree; Advanced degree a plus.
  • Required: 10+ years in the pharmaceutical industry with 4 years of Sales Management preferred.
  • Note: Candidates with fewer than 3 years of leadership experience may be considered for the Associate DSM position.
  • Preferred: Specialty experience in CNS, psychiatry, schizophrenia, bipolar or depression; other specialty experience will be considered.
  • Required: Demonstrated ability to recruit, retain and develop a high performing team of specialty sales representatives.
  • Required: Documented high performance of sales and leadership track record.
  • Required: Driver’s license and clean driving history.
  • Required: Ability to secure and maintain credentialing requirements of healthcare providers and facilities; ability to comply with state/local government requirements.
  • Required: Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal skills; ability to build and sustain positive relationships.
  • Required: Strong analytical and business acumen; ability to read situations quickly and adjust for roadblocks.
  • Required: Experience in small company and startup work environments.
  • Required: Must reside near a major airport within the district.

Skills

  • Excellent people management and supervisory skills; ability to develop and coach specialty sales representatives.
  • Clinical acumen with patient-centric and tactical selling approach; strong communication skills (interpersonal, verbal, written).
  • Self-motivated, high integrity, and able to work independently; strong decision-making capabilities.
  • Dynamic, high-impact contributor with effective selling and presentation skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; strong technical aptitude.

Education

  • Bachelor's Degree; Advanced degree a plus.

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.
  • May occasionally require lifting and/or moving items up to 15 pounds.
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