Neurology Patient Educator & Access Advocate

PR Girl Manifesto; West Virginia; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadia Pharmaceuticals is seeking a Patient Educator to empower patients and caregivers navigating Parkinson’s Disease Psychosis (PDP). You will deliver disease state education and help patients access resources for coverage and long-term treatment adherence.

You will collaborate with PAMs, clinicians, and advocacy groups to ensure seamless transitions to ACADIA Connect and to support education programs across communities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing, social work, psychology, or a related healthcare field; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 3–5 years of pharma experience with patient education, advocacy, or patient support services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-prescription disease state education to patients and caregivers.
• Provide information on product efficacy, safety, and access through ACADIA Connect.
• Distribute approved educational materials to raise awareness of PDP and NUPLAZID®.
• Collaborate with PAMs to address coverage, reimbursement, and affordability questions.
• Facilitate transition to ACADIA Connect for access assistance.
• Partner with Neurology and Long-Term Care Sales Specialists to inform providers.
• Respond to inquiries from patients, caregivers, and advocacy groups.
• Collaborate with community organizations to support education programs.
• Provide feedback to marketing to improve patient engagement and education initiatives.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Active listening

Empathy

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing, social work, psychology, or related healthcare field

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Acadia Pharmaceuticals is seeking a Patient Educator to empower patients and caregivers navigating Parkinson’s Disease Psychosis (PDP). You will deliver disease state education and help patients access resources for coverage and long-term treatment adherence.

You will collaborate with PAMs, clinicians, and advocacy groups to ensure seamless transitions to ACADIA Connect and to support education programs across communities.