Neuroscience District Sales Manager (Psychiatry) - Gulf Coast District

Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Unlimited PTO

Parental leave

401k matching

Car allowance

Job summary

Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc. is seeking an experienced Sales Leader to manage a specialty sales team across CNS, psychiatry, and related fields. The role emphasizes recruiting, developing, and coaching high-performing representatives, with up to 75% travel and residence near a major airport.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's and 10+ years in pharma, with at least 4 years in sales management; advanced degree a plus. We offer a competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 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 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 travel up to 75%.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, retain and develop a high performing team of specialty sales representatives.
• Coach and mentor sales staff to achieve above-average results.
• Engage with healthcare providers, facilities, and payers to drive market access and product adoption.
• Analyze performance metrics and adjust strategy to meet goals.
• Travel extensively to manage districts and ensure training and field support.

Skills

Leadership experience

People management

Interpersonal communication

Analytical thinking

Sales acumen

Time management

Education

Bachelor's Degree; Advanced degree a plus.

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

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.

Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation; however, reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would impose undue hardship.

The total compensation package for this position will also include incentive compensation and benefits such as health insurance, unlimited paid time off, parental leave, a 401k matching program, a car allowance, and other benefits to its employees.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you reside in a state or locality with enacted pay transparency laws, you are entitled to request and receive additional details regarding compensation and benefits. For assistance, please contact us at 202-524-8238 between 8:00 AM and 5:30 PM ET, Monday through Friday.