Parkinson’s PDP Patient Educator — Education & Access

Scorpion Therapeutics; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base/bonus/equity

Medical/dental/vision

Employer-paid life/disability

401(k) match up to 5%

Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)

Generous vacation time

Paid holidays

Paid sick time

Parental leave

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Acadia Pharmaceuticals is seeking a Patient Educator to deliver disease state education for Parkinson’s Disease Psychosis (PDP) and to guide patients and caregivers in early engagement with ACADIA Connect.

The role involves coordinating with Patient Access Managers on coverage and affordability, sharing approved educational resources, and partnering with sales and neurology teams to expand patient education programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a healthcare field; advanced degree preferred.
• Experience in pharma or patient education is favorable.
• Knowledge of neurology/psychiatry or movement disorders is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver PDP education in pre-prescription and advocacy group settings.
• Provide information on product efficacy, safety, and access via ACADIA Connect.
• Distribute approved PDP materials and build trust with patients and caregivers.
• Collaborate with Patient Access Managers on coverage, reimbursement, and affordability questions.
• Coordinate referrals into ACADIA Connect and educate on treatment options.
• Respond to patient/caregiver inquiries and support education programs.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Active listening

Cross-functional collaboration

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 deliver disease state education for Parkinson’s Disease Psychosis (PDP) and to guide patients and caregivers in early engagement with ACADIA Connect.

The role involves coordinating with Patient Access Managers on coverage and affordability, sharing approved educational resources, and partnering with sales and neurology teams to expand patient education programs.