Long-Term Care Regional Account Manager

Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc.

5h•Remote

About The Position

Acadia is committed to turning scientific promise into meaningful innovation that makes the difference for underserved neurological and rare disease communities around the world. Our commercial portfolio includes the first and only FDA-approved treatments for Parkinson’s disease psychosis and Rett syndrome. We are developing the next wave of therapeutic advancements with a robust and diverse pipeline that includes mid- to late-stage programs in Alzheimer’s disease psychosis and Lewy body dementia psychosis, along with earlier-stage programs that address other underserved patient needs. At Acadia, we’re here to be their difference. Responsible for managing key Regional and National Long Term Care (LTC) accounts (Regional LTC Pharmacy Providers, Regional Skilled Nursing Corporate Offices, Regional and National Associations, LTC accounts within Integrated Health Systems Providers) in the assigned area.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in marketing, health care, life science, business administration or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be considered.
A minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible sales, account management and/or marketing experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry required, CNS experience strongly preferred.
A minimum of 3 years’ experience working in a Long Term Care environment/channel and working in a field based position required.
Requires excellent matrix management skills both internally and externally with client base.
Must be in good standing with the FDA.
Broad-based managed markets experience covering a multi-state territory required.
Demonstrated leadership and excellence in formulating strategies to address future competitive/industry developments.
Creativity, situation analysis/problem solving skills and analytical skill ability.
Strong teamwork skills with the ability to effectively lead a cooperative team effort and organize resources to meet account priorities and achieve team goals.
Outstanding interpersonal skills, including genuine care and concern for others, with a proven ability to establish and maintain strong relationships with key accounts.
Broad business perspective, including a solid working knowledge of office operations and systems.
Ability to effectively communicate department or area issues and results within and across functional areas and conducting presentations of technical information concerning specific projects or timelines.
Ability to gain cooperation of others.
Ability to make and prioritize process and resource decisions based on overall team needs.
Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record
Ability to travel up to 70% of the time

Nice To Haves

Experience interacting and developing relationships with KOL’s, Centers of Excellence (COE), or complex integrated health systems is strongly preferred.
Experience with Fellowship and advocacy programs strongly desired.

Responsibilities

Manages key regional and national LTC accounts (Regional LTC Pharmacy Providers, Regional Skilled Nursing Corporate Offices, Regional & National Associations, LTC accounts within Integrated Health Systems Providers) in an assigned area.
Responsible for developing key customer insights and identifying marketplace needs to maximize access, increase education around PDP diagnosis and treatment, and to build a consistent approach to interact with key Long-Term Care (LTC) customers
Responsible for coordinating resources to build enduring relationships with key LTC customers balancing both the short-term and long-term corporate goals.
Demonstrates clinically accurate product and disease state knowledge during interactions with internal and external customers.
Collaborates with sales team, Managed Markets, Market Development Mangers, Medical, and internal partners for LTC account strategy formulation.
Develops and implement a business plan specific to their LTC geography.
Identifies key influencers and stakeholders.
Builds relationships that further develop ACADIA as a trusted and valued partner
Provides dynamic, high-level in-service presentations to key account stakeholders at the regional/national level.
Executes and leads pull-through opportunities/projects with cross functional partners.
Develops and implements collaboration plans with internal stakeholders on Institutional and office-based teams.
Provides guidance to LTC Sales team members on regional LTC accounts.
Acts as liaison to multiple stakeholders including: Sales Leadership, Managed Markets, Marketing, and Medical Affairs to coordinate overall LTC strategy for major national accounts.
Participates and contributes to Regional calls and meetings as appropriate.
Assists the LTC teams in creating strategic business plans for each assigned account, ensuring strong account knowledge that produces results focusing on product and ACADIA team access.
Establishes work standards that are aligned with ACADIA's corporate culture, vision, and values.
Adheres to all compliance and promotional guidelines.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive base, bonus, new hire and ongoing equity packages
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Employer-paid life, disability, business travel and EAP coverage
401(k) Plan with a fully vested company match 1:1 up to 5%
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a 2-year purchase price lock-in
15+ vacation days
13 -15 paid holidays, including office closure between December 24th and January 1st
10 days of paid sick time
Paid parental leave benefit
Tuition assistance