Area Business Manager

Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Area Business Manager for Acadia Pharmaceuticals promoting the FDA-approved treatment for Rett syndrome. Seeking a results-oriented sales professional to enhance patient access and support.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timeRemote • Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $144,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in pharmaceutical sales with a focus on specialty areas such as rare diseases and neurology. Proven ability to build relationships with healthcare providers and key opinion leaders while delivering educational support and optimizing outreach strategies.

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Pharmaceutical Sales ExperienceSpecialty Sales ExpertiseRelationship Building with KOLsAdvanced Selling SkillsCompliance Adherence

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Hard Skills

Sales AnalysisPatient EducationTherapeutic Area KnowledgeBudget ManagementSales Strategy Development

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsCollaborationTrust BuildingInterpersonal Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree

Industry Keywords

Healthcare ProvidersKey Opinion LeadersCenters Of ExcellenceSpecialty DistributionCNS/Neurology

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Report directly to the Regional Business Leader, ensuring alignment with the overarching goals and strategies of the sales team.
Build trusted relationships with healthcare providers, offering expert insights and ensuring they have the tools to start patients on appropriate therapies.
Develop and maintain strong working relationships with target HCPs to enhance awareness of the assigned therapeutic area, including the safety and efficacy of Acadia’s products.
Deliver MLR-approved, education-focused messages, equipping HCPs with tools to facilitate robust patient conversations.
Cultivate and maintain strong connections with key opinion leaders (KOLs) and relevant stakeholders in your territory.
Analyze sales potential and optimize your outreach to maximize results, while working within budget and compliance guidelines.
Collaborate seamlessly with cross-functional teams to align strategies and deliver exceptional support to patients and providers.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required, with a strong preference for life sciences.
At least 3 years of pharmaceutical sales experience, with at least 1 years in specialty sales (emphasis in rare diseases).
Preferred experience in specialty sales which would include rare diseases, CNS/neurology, or pediatric neurology, and familiarity with specialty distribution and access.
Advanced selling and dialogue skills, with the ability to build lasting relationships with KOLs, Centers Of Excellence, and multidisciplinary care team.
Must live within the territory, with a valid driver’s license and willingness to travel extensively, including overnight stays and air travel.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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