Patient Educator, Great Lakes
Acadia Pharmaceuticals
August 06, 2026
Remote friendly (Washington, DC)
United States
Patient Advocacy
Seeking talent near: Detroit, MI; Washington DC; Pittsburgh, PA; Columbus, OH
Responsibilities:
- Deliver pre-prescription (pre-NBRx) disease state education to patients and caregivers via small group meetings and presentations to advocacy groups, community organizations, and professional societies.
- Provide information on product efficacy, safety, and access support through ACADIA Connect.
- Offer approved educational resources to help patients/caregivers understand PDP and discuss it with their doctor.
- Distribute approved materials to increase awareness of PDP and potential treatment with NUPLAZID.
- Build trusting relationships with patients and caregivers.
- Collaborate with Patient Access Managers (PAMs) on coverage, reimbursement, and affordability questions.
- Facilitate patient referral/transition into ACADIA Connect.
- Partner with Neurology and Long-Term Care Sales Specialists to ensure providers know about Patient Educator resources.
- Respond to inquiries from patients/caregivers, key customers, community organizations, and advocacy events.
- Collaborate with community/advocacy organizations and professional societies to support education programs.
- Provide feedback to the marketing team to improve patient engagement and educational initiatives.
Qualifications & Preferred Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing, social work, psychology, or related field, advanced degree preferred.
- 3–5 years pharma experience; preferred patient education/navigation, advocacy, or pharmaceutical patient support.
- Knowledge of neurology/psychiatry/movement disorders preferred; Parkinson’s Disease or PDP strongly desired.
- Strong empathetic relationship-building; excellent communication and active listening.
- Experience collaborating across marketing, patient support, advocacy, and field teams.
- Familiarity with compliance standards for patient-facing pharmaceutical roles.
- Ability to meet travel requirements (driving, overnight stays; air travel as needed).
Competencies:
- Patient-centered focus; empathy & emotional intelligence; collaboration; strong communication; adaptability/initiative; privacy, compliance & confidentiality.
Benefits (US-based Employees):
- Competitive base, bonus, and equity; medical/dental/vision; 401(k) match (1:1 up to 5%); stock purchase plan; 15+ vacation days; paid holidays; paid sick time; paid parental leave; tuition assistance.
Responsibilities:
- Deliver pre-prescription (pre-NBRx) disease state education to patients and caregivers via small group meetings and presentations to advocacy groups, community organizations, and professional societies.
- Provide information on product efficacy, safety, and access support through ACADIA Connect.
- Offer approved educational resources to help patients/caregivers understand PDP and discuss it with their doctor.
- Distribute approved materials to increase awareness of PDP and potential treatment with NUPLAZID.
- Build trusting relationships with patients and caregivers.
- Collaborate with Patient Access Managers (PAMs) on coverage, reimbursement, and affordability questions.
- Facilitate patient referral/transition into ACADIA Connect.
- Partner with Neurology and Long-Term Care Sales Specialists to ensure providers know about Patient Educator resources.
- Respond to inquiries from patients/caregivers, key customers, community organizations, and advocacy events.
- Collaborate with community/advocacy organizations and professional societies to support education programs.
- Provide feedback to the marketing team to improve patient engagement and educational initiatives.
Qualifications & Preferred Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing, social work, psychology, or related field, advanced degree preferred.
- 3–5 years pharma experience; preferred patient education/navigation, advocacy, or pharmaceutical patient support.
- Knowledge of neurology/psychiatry/movement disorders preferred; Parkinson’s Disease or PDP strongly desired.
- Strong empathetic relationship-building; excellent communication and active listening.
- Experience collaborating across marketing, patient support, advocacy, and field teams.
- Familiarity with compliance standards for patient-facing pharmaceutical roles.
- Ability to meet travel requirements (driving, overnight stays; air travel as needed).
Competencies:
- Patient-centered focus; empathy & emotional intelligence; collaboration; strong communication; adaptability/initiative; privacy, compliance & confidentiality.
Benefits (US-based Employees):
- Competitive base, bonus, and equity; medical/dental/vision; 401(k) match (1:1 up to 5%); stock purchase plan; 15+ vacation days; paid holidays; paid sick time; paid parental leave; tuition assistance.