Patient Educator: PDP Education & Access Navigator

ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid vacation

Job summary

ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc. seeks a Patient Educator to empower patients and caregivers navigating Parkinson’s Disease Psychosis (PDP). You’ll deliver disease state education, discuss treatment options including NUPLAZID®, and guide patients into ACADIA Connect with PAMs for access support.

In this role, you will collaborate with Neurology and Long-Term Care sales teams, respond to inquiries, and support education programs across the community and advocacy groups. Travel will be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing, social work, psychology or related healthcare field; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of pharma experience with patient education, navigation, advocacy, or support services.
• Knowledge of neurology, psychiatry, or movement disorders preferred, experience with Parkinson’s Disease or PDP strongly desired.
• Demonstrated ability to build empathetic and supportive relationships with patients and caregivers.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and active listening skills.
• Experience collaborating across marketing, patient support services, advocacy, and field-based teams.
• Familiarity with compliance standards for patient-facing pharmaceutical roles.
• Ability to meet travel requirements, including driving and overnight stays; air travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-prescription disease state education to patients and caregivers via group meetings and advocacy events.
• Provide information regarding product efficacy, safety, and access through ACADIA Connect.
• Offer approved educational resources to help patients discuss PDP with their doctor.
• Distribute approved materials to increase awareness of PDP and NUPLAZID.
• Build trusting relationships to support patients and caregivers through their journey.
• Collaborate with PAMs to address coverage, reimbursement, and affordability questions.
• Facilitate referral and transition to ACADIA Connect for access assistance.
• Partner with Neurology and Long-Term Care Sales Specialists to raise awareness of Patient Educator resources.
• Respond to inquiries from patients, caregivers, and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with community organizations and advocacy groups on education programs.
• Provide feedback to marketing to improve patient engagement initiatives.

Skills

Empathy

Active listening

Communication

Team collaboration

Privacy & compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing, social work, psychology

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc. seeks a Patient Educator to empower patients and caregivers navigating Parkinson’s Disease Psychosis (PDP). You’ll deliver disease state education, discuss treatment options including NUPLAZID®, and guide patients into ACADIA Connect with PAMs for access support.

In this role, you will collaborate with Neurology and Long-Term Care sales teams, respond to inquiries, and support education programs across the community and advocacy groups. Travel will be required.