Patient Educator, Great Lakes
Acadia Pharmaceuticals
August 06, 2026
Remote friendly (Pittsburgh, PA)
United States
Patient Advocacy
Seeking talent near: Detroit, MI; Washington DC; Pittsburgh, PA; Columbus, OH
Patient Educator
Responsibilities:
- Deliver pre-prescription (pre-NBRx) disease state education to patients/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 to patients/caregivers enrolled in programs.
- Provide approved educational resources and distribute approved materials to help patients/caregivers understand PDP and discuss NUPLAZID with their doctor.
- Build trusting relationships; provide support throughout the patient journey.
- Coordinate access: collaborate with Patient Access Managers (PAMs) on coverage, reimbursement, and affordability; facilitate referral/transition into ACADIA Connect.
- Partner with Neurology Sales Specialists and Long-Term Care Sales Specialists to ensure community providers know about the Patient Educator resource.
- Respond to inquiries from patients/caregivers, key customers, community organizations, and/or advocacy events.
- Collaborate with community/advocacy/professional groups to support education programs.
- Provide feedback to marketing to improve patient engagement and education initiatives.
Qualifications/Required/Preferred:
- BS 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 preferred; Parkinson’s Disease/PDP strongly desired.
- Empathetic, supportive relationship-building; excellent communication, interpersonal, and active listening.
- Cross-functional collaboration experience; familiarity with compliance standards for patient-facing pharmaceutical roles.
- Travel readiness: driving/overnights; air travel as needed.
Benefits (US-based Employees): competitive base/bonus/equity; medical/dental/vision; employer-paid life/disability/business travel/EAP; 401(k) match 1:1 up to 5%; ESPP; 15+ vacation; 13–15 paid holidays; 10 days paid sick time; paid parental leave; tuition assistance.
Salary Range: $109,500–$136,900 USD
Patient Educator
Responsibilities:
- Deliver pre-prescription (pre-NBRx) disease state education to patients/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 to patients/caregivers enrolled in programs.
- Provide approved educational resources and distribute approved materials to help patients/caregivers understand PDP and discuss NUPLAZID with their doctor.
- Build trusting relationships; provide support throughout the patient journey.
- Coordinate access: collaborate with Patient Access Managers (PAMs) on coverage, reimbursement, and affordability; facilitate referral/transition into ACADIA Connect.
- Partner with Neurology Sales Specialists and Long-Term Care Sales Specialists to ensure community providers know about the Patient Educator resource.
- Respond to inquiries from patients/caregivers, key customers, community organizations, and/or advocacy events.
- Collaborate with community/advocacy/professional groups to support education programs.
- Provide feedback to marketing to improve patient engagement and education initiatives.
Qualifications/Required/Preferred:
- BS 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 preferred; Parkinson’s Disease/PDP strongly desired.
- Empathetic, supportive relationship-building; excellent communication, interpersonal, and active listening.
- Cross-functional collaboration experience; familiarity with compliance standards for patient-facing pharmaceutical roles.
- Travel readiness: driving/overnights; air travel as needed.
Benefits (US-based Employees): competitive base/bonus/equity; medical/dental/vision; employer-paid life/disability/business travel/EAP; 401(k) match 1:1 up to 5%; ESPP; 15+ vacation; 13–15 paid holidays; 10 days paid sick time; paid parental leave; tuition assistance.
Salary Range: $109,500–$136,900 USD