Patient Educator, Great Lakes
Acadia Pharmaceuticals
August 06, 2026
Remote friendly (Detroit, MI)
United States
Patient Advocacy
Seeking talent near: Detroit, MI; Washington DC; Pittsburgh, PA; Columbus, OH
Role: Patient Educator (Parkinson’s Disease Psychosis)
Responsibilities:
- Deliver pre-prescription (pre-NBRx) disease state education to patients/caregivers via small groups and presentations to advocacy/community/professional groups.
- Provide information on product efficacy, safety, and access support via ACADIA Connect.
- Share approved educational resources about PDP and NUPLAZID; distribute approved materials.
- Build trusting relationships and support patients/caregivers from early engagement onward.
- Coordinate with Patient Access Managers (PAMs) on coverage, reimbursement, and affordability questions.
- Facilitate referrals and transitions into ACADIA Connect.
- Partner with Neurology and Long-Term Care Sales Specialists; respond to inquiries from patients/caregivers and community/advocacy events.
- Collaborate with community/advocacy/professional organizations; provide feedback to marketing to improve education initiatives.
Qualifications (required/preferred):
- Bachelor’s in nursing/social work/psychology or related healthcare field; advanced degree preferred.
- 3–5 years pharma experience; preferred: patient education, patient navigation/advocacy, or pharmaceutical patient support.
- Knowledge of neurology/psychiatry/movement disorders; Parkinson’s Disease/PDP experience strongly desired.
- Empathetic relationship-building; excellent communication/interpersonal/active listening.
- Cross-functional collaboration and familiarity with patient-facing pharmaceutical compliance.
- Travel/driving required; must meet territory/proximity needs.
Benefits (US-based employees):
- Competitive base/bonus/equity; medical/dental/vision; life/disability/EAP; 401(k) match; stock purchase plan; paid time off; paid sick time; paid parental leave; tuition assistance.
Role: Patient Educator (Parkinson’s Disease Psychosis)
Responsibilities:
- Deliver pre-prescription (pre-NBRx) disease state education to patients/caregivers via small groups and presentations to advocacy/community/professional groups.
- Provide information on product efficacy, safety, and access support via ACADIA Connect.
- Share approved educational resources about PDP and NUPLAZID; distribute approved materials.
- Build trusting relationships and support patients/caregivers from early engagement onward.
- Coordinate with Patient Access Managers (PAMs) on coverage, reimbursement, and affordability questions.
- Facilitate referrals and transitions into ACADIA Connect.
- Partner with Neurology and Long-Term Care Sales Specialists; respond to inquiries from patients/caregivers and community/advocacy events.
- Collaborate with community/advocacy/professional organizations; provide feedback to marketing to improve education initiatives.
Qualifications (required/preferred):
- Bachelor’s in nursing/social work/psychology or related healthcare field; advanced degree preferred.
- 3–5 years pharma experience; preferred: patient education, patient navigation/advocacy, or pharmaceutical patient support.
- Knowledge of neurology/psychiatry/movement disorders; Parkinson’s Disease/PDP experience strongly desired.
- Empathetic relationship-building; excellent communication/interpersonal/active listening.
- Cross-functional collaboration and familiarity with patient-facing pharmaceutical compliance.
- Travel/driving required; must meet territory/proximity needs.
Benefits (US-based employees):
- Competitive base/bonus/equity; medical/dental/vision; life/disability/EAP; 401(k) match; stock purchase plan; paid time off; paid sick time; paid parental leave; tuition assistance.