Long-Term Care Regional Sales Manager, Mid West

Acadia Pharmaceuticals; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 168,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Equity awards and bonus eligibility

Paid vacation and holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

Acadia Pharmaceuticals seeks a dynamic LTC Sales Manager to coach, lead, and develop a high-performing LTC sales team. You will guide field leadership, drive customer engagement, and ensure adherence to regulatory standards while delivering business results.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in pharma or medical sales with 2+ years in sales leadership, and a preference for neuroscience/LTC experience. This US-based role offers competitive base pay, bonuses, equity, and substantial travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Life Sciences, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in pharmaceutical or medical sales, including at least 2 years of sales management experience.
• For Sr. LTC Sales Manager: Minimum of 8 years of progressively responsible experience in pharmaceutical or medical sales, including at least 5 years of sales management experience.
• Neuroscience experience preferred; prior LTC experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, interview, and hire top-performing sales specialists.
• Build and model a customer-centric culture by establishing strong relationships with key customers.
• Motivate and inspire the team around a shared vision and business objectives.
• Plan and execute effective sales meetings and performance discussions.
• Represent Acadia’s mission, values, and standards both internally and externally.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Field leadership

Coaching

Performance management

Relationship building

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Life Sciences, or related field

Job description

About Acadia Pharmaceuticals

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.

About Acadia Pharmaceuticals

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.

Seeking talent near: Minneapolis, MN; Chicago, IL; Milwaukee, WI; Des Moines, IA; St. Louis, MO; Nashville, TN

Position Summary

This role is responsible for coaching, leading, and developing a high-performing team of Long-Term Care (LTC) Sales Specialists. As a first-line leader, this position serves as a key resource to the team and the organization, bringing expertise in disease state knowledge, the selling process, product portfolio, and customer engagement within the LTC environment.

Primary Responsibilities

People Leadership

• Recruit, interview, and hire top-performing sales specialists.
• Build and model a customer-centric culture by establishing strong relationships with key customers.
• Motivate and inspire the team around a shared vision and business objectives.
• Plan and execute effective sales meetings and performance discussions.
• Represent Acadia’s mission, values, and standards both internally and externally.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

Sales Coaching & Talent Development

• Conduct regular field visits and provide timely, actionable coaching focused on customer engagement, territory management, and account execution.
• Assess sales behaviors, providing recognition for strong performance and identifying development opportunities as needed.
• Address performance and personnel issues promptly and professionally.
• Partner with sales specialists to develop and execute individualized development plans that support success in current roles and future career growth at Acadia.

Business & Performance Management

• Establish clear performance expectations and hold the team accountable to results.
• Drive alignment through effective business planning, execution, and review processes.
• Develop, manage, and adhere to budgets.
• Monitor, analyze, and interpret business performance metrics; make adjustments as needed.
• Consistently meet or exceed sales and performance expectations.

Cross-Functional Partnership

• Participate in cross-functional and corporate initiatives that support broader organizational goals and community impact.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to develop and execute regional strategic business plans that drive growth.
• Collaborate with the Commercial Effectiveness and Training teams to support new hire onboarding and ongoing skill-based development.
• Provide frontline insights and feedback to the Commercial Brand team to support the development of innovative, compliant resources that advance organizational and patient-focused objectives.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Life Sciences, or a related field.
• To qualify for LTC Sales Manager: Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in pharmaceutical or medical sales, including at least 2 years of sales management experience.
• To qualify for Sr. LTC Sales Manager: Minimum of 8 years of progressively responsible experience in pharmaceutical or medical sales, including at least 5 years of sales management experience.
• Neuroscience experience preferred; prior LTC experience strongly preferred.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong field leadership, coaching, and performance management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills, including the ability to deliver clear verbal and written evaluations.
• Ability to build, maintain, and expand relationships with key customers and medical community stakeholders.
• Strategic thinking skills with the ability to anticipate future business opportunities and evolving customer needs.
• Strong organizational skills, initiative, and self-motivation.
• Demonstrated ability to lead collaborative teams, prioritize effectively, and allocate resources to achieve business objectives.
• High standards of professionalism, integrity, and the ability to operate effectively in a highly regulated environment while maintaining confidentiality.
• Requires up to 80% travel, including frequent overnight and occasional after‑hours travel, based on territory geography and business needs.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Must reside within the assigned region or an adjacent region and be located near a major airport to support extensive travel requirements.

Scope

Provides leadership and guidance to sales specialists to achieve departmental and organizational goals in accordance with established policies and timelines. Assignments are received as objectives, with discretion in determining methods and resource utilization. This role addresses issues of moderate complexity requiring evaluation of multiple factors and an understanding of functional objectives and industry trends. Decisions may impact short-term business results and operating costs.

Physical Requirements

This role involves regular standing, walking, sitting, and the use of hands for handling or operating equipment. The employee may also need to reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and maintain visual, verbal, and auditory communication both in a standard office environment and while working independently from remote locations. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. This position requires the ability to travel independently overnight and/or work after hours as required by travel schedule or business needs.

In addition to a competitive base salary, this position is also eligible for discretionary bonus and equity awards based on factors such as individual and organizational performance. Actual amounts will vary depending on experience, performance, and location.

Salary Range

$168,000—$210,000 USD

What we offer US-based Employees

• 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

EEO Statement (US-based Employees)

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications in the exact way they are described in job postings. We are committed to building a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and innovative company, and we are looking for the BEST candidate for the job. That candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background or may meet the qualifications in a different way. We strongly encourage you to apply, especially if the reason you are the best candidate isn’t exactly what we describe here.

It is the policy of Acadia to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and employment applicants without regard to considerations of race, including related to hairstyle, color, religion or religious creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, gender transition, country of origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, legally-protected medical condition or information, marital status, domestic partner status, family care status, military caregiver status, veteran or military status (including reserve status, National Guard status, and military service or obligation), status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, enrollment in a public assistance program, or any basis protected under federal, state or local law.

As an equal opportunity employer, Acadia is committed to a diverse workforce. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. Furthermore, you may request additional support if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access Acadia’s career website due to your disability, along with any accommodations throughout the interview process. To request or inquire about your reasonable accommodation, please complete our Reasonable Accommodation Request Form or contact us at [e-mail] or 858-261-2923.

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