Neurology Account Manager - Boston, MA
Vanda Pharmaceuticals
Summary
Vanda Pharmaceuticals is a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of novel therapies to address high unmet medical needs and improve the lives of patients. We are looking for an Associate Neurology Account Manager or Neurology Account Manager who wants to join an innovative and dynamic sales organization. The primary responsibility is to exceed established goals by delivering real value to customers through differentiated products and services.
Job description
Primary Responsibilities
- Execute and promote products in alignment to sales strategy in the assigned territory.
- Frequent collaboration with the District Sales Manager to respond to their day-to-day sales and strategy direction related to product promotion activities.
- Analyze local market, develop, execute, and monitor performance and results to maximize the appropriate use of the product in defined territory.
- Maintain a high and current level of product, disease, competitive and market reimbursement knowledge.
- Determine, implement, and monitor optimal resource (i.e., budgets, time, etc.) allocation within assigned territory.
- Effectively and persuasively communicate using advanced selling and negotiation skills, relevant information to identified target audiences.
- Identify, build, and leverage advocacy channels.
- Secure product access and reimbursement within institutional systems as needed.
- Manage travel and promotional budget.
- Fulfill all monitoring and reporting requirements including expenses and call reporting using approved systems and processes.
- Maintain full compliance with all laws, regulations, and Vanda Policies.
- Continued employment requires meeting and complying with reasonable industry-standard credentialing requirements of healthcare providers, customer facilities, and state/local governments.
- Additional, ad-hoc projects, as needed.
Education & Experience Requirements
- BS or BA with GPA greater than 3.0.
- Valid driver's license and a clean driving history.
- Self-Starter, Goal and Results driven – proven track record of above average results.
- Possess fortitude to sell and compete and driven with 'hunter' mentality.
- Strong relationships and knowledge of the territory preferred.
- Ability to travel (may include overnights).
- Out-of-territory travel to HQs, training, and sales meetings may be required.
- Work hours may include meetings scheduled outside of normal working hours.
- Must reside within territory geography.
Performance Competencies
- Goal and results driven – proven record of above average results.
- Highly clinical, patient centric and tactical with excellent communication skills (interpersonal, verbal, written).
- Ability to navigate complex markets and organizations.
- Outstanding work ethic and organizational skills.
- Dynamic, high-impact individual with effective selling and presentation skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities independently and make sound decisions.
- Ability to read situations quickly and adjust for roadblocks.
- Customer-focused, self-motivated, and computer proficient.
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record, and be able to operate a motor vehicle as required for local, regional, and occasional overnight travel.
Requirements
- BS or BA with GPA greater than 3.0
- Valid driver's license and a clean driving history
- Self-Starter, Goal and Results driven – proven track record of above average results
- Possess fortitude to sell and compete and driven with 'hunter' mentality
- Strong relationships and knowledge of the territory preferred
- Ability to travel (may include overnights)
- Out-of-territory travel to HQs, training, and sales meetings may be required
- Work hours may include meetings scheduled outside of normal working hours
- Must reside within territory geography
- Goal and results driven – proven record of above average results
- Highly clinical, patient centric and tactical with excellent communication skills (interpersonal, verbal, written)
- Ability to navigate complex markets and organizations
- Outstanding work ethic and organizational skills
- Dynamic, high-impact individual with effective selling and presentation skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities independently and make sound decisions
- Ability to read situations quickly and adjust for roadblocks
- Customer-focused, self-motivated, and computer proficient
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record, and be able to operate a motor vehicle as required for local, regional, and occasional overnight travel
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Parental Leave
- 401(k) Matching Program
- Car Allowance
Company overview
Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc. is a global biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Washington, D.C., founded in 2003 and publicly traded on NASDAQ under the ticker VNDA. The company specializes in developing and commercializing innovative therapies to address high unmet medical needs, with a particular focus on central nervous system disorders. Vanda's commercial portfolio includes three key products: Fanapt for the acute treatment of manic or mixed episodes associated with bipolar I disorder and schizophrenia treatment, HETLIOZ for Non-24-Hour Sleep-Wake Disorder and nighttime sleep disturbances in Smith-Magenis syndrome, and PONVORY for relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis. The company employs 201-500 professionals and has established itself as a significant player in the pharmaceutical manufacturing sector, with a strong emphasis on research and development of novel treatments for neurological and psychiatric conditions. Vanda operates globally and has faced recent acquisition interest from other pharmaceutical companies, reflecting its strategic position in the industry.