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Neuroscience District Sales Manager (Psychiatry) - Gulf Coast District

Vanda Pharmaceuticals

New Orleans, LAOnsitePosted 5 days ago
Full TimeSenior LevelCommercial & Pharma SalesPharmaceutical
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Summary

Lead, recruit, retain, and develop a high-performing team of specialty sales representatives in the Gulf Coast District. Drive sales results through coaching, mentoring, strong customer relationships, and effective execution in the psychiatry and neuroscience market.

Job description

Role Overview

Lead, recruit, retain, and develop a high-performing team of specialty sales representatives in the Gulf Coast District. Drive sales results through coaching, mentoring, strong customer relationships, and effective execution in the psychiatry and neuroscience market.

Education & Experience Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree; Advanced degree a plus.
  • 10+ years in the pharmaceuticals industry with 4 years of Sales Management preferred.
  • Candidates with fewer than 3 years of leadership experience may be considered for the Associate DSM position.
  • Specialty experience preferred: CNS, psychiatry, schizophrenia, bipolar or depression, other specialty experience will be considered.
  • Demonstrated ability to recruit, retain and develop high performing team of specialty sales representatives.
  • Documented high performance of sales and leadership track record.
  • Driver's license and clean driving history.
  • Ability to secure and maintain reasonable industry-standard credentialing requirements of healthcare providers, customer facilities, and state/local governments.
  • Ability to build and sustain positive relationships.
  • Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal skills.
  • Demonstrate strong analytical and business acumen.
  • Must reside near major airport within the district.
  • Ability to maintain effectiveness and flexibility in an innovative work environment.
  • Experience in small company and start-up work environments.
  • Ability to travel up to 75%

Performance Competencies

  • Goal and results driven - proven track record of above average results.
  • Excellent people management/supervisory skills; strong ability to develop and coach specialty sales representatives, and the ability to lead and mentor the team.
  • Highly clinical, patient centric and tactical with excellent communication skills (interpersonal, verbal, written).
  • Outstanding work ethic; self-motivated and able to work independently and make sound decisions.
  • Dynamic; high-impact individual with effective selling and presentation skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Ability to read situations quickly and adjust for roadblocks.
  • Demonstrated technical aptitude; working proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • 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.
  • May occasionally require lifting and/or moving items up to 15 pounds.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Advanced degree a plus
  • 10+ years in the pharmaceuticals industry
  • 4 years of Sales Management preferred
  • Specialty experience preferred: CNS, psychiatry, schizophrenia, bipolar or depression
  • Demonstrated ability to recruit, retain and develop high performing team of specialty sales representatives
  • Documented high performance of sales and leadership track record
  • Driver's license and clean driving history
  • Ability to secure and maintain industry-standard credentialing requirements
  • Ability to build and sustain positive relationships
  • Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal skills
  • Strong analytical and business acumen
  • Must reside near major airport within the district
  • Ability to travel up to 75%
  • Working proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Unlimited Paid Time Off
  • Parental Leave
  • 401(k) Matching
  • 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.

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