Patient Educator, Southeast

Acadia Pharmaceuticals; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics is seeking a Patient Educator focused on Parkinson’s Disease Psychosis (PDP) to educate patients and caregivers, and to facilitate access to resources such as NUPLAZID. The role involves travel up to 75% and collaboration with Patient Access Managers, sales teams, and advocacy organizations to improve patient engagement and understanding.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in nursing or related healthcare field with 3–5 years of pharma experience in education,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in nursing, social work, psychology, or related healthcare field.
• 3–5 years pharma experience, ideally in patient education, navigation, or advocacy.
• Knowledge of neurology and movement disorders preferred.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to travel up to 75%, including overnight stays.

Responsibilities

• Deliver disease state education for Parkinson’s Disease Psychosis (PDP).
• Support patient and caregiver understanding and access to resources like NUPLAZID.
• Collaborate with Patient Access Managers to address coverage and affordability.
• Partner with sales and advocacy groups to enhance patient engagement.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's in nursing or related healthcare field

Job description

Role

Patient Educator focused on Parkinson’s Disease Psychosis (PDP), responsible for delivering disease state education, supporting patient and caregiver understanding, and facilitating access to treatment resources such as NUPLAZID. Responsibilities include conducting group presentations, providing educational materials, collaborating with Patient Access Managers to address coverage and affordability issues, and partnering with sales teams and advocacy organizations to enhance patient engagement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s in nursing, social work, psychology, or related healthcare field
• 3-5 years pharma experience, ideally in patient education, navigation, or advocacy
• Knowledge of neurology and movement disorders preferred
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills
• Ability to travel up to 75%, including overnight stays

Competencies

• Patient‑centered mindset
• Empathy
• Collaboration
• Compliance with privacy standards

Work setup

Involves travel within territory, with a preference for candidates residing near Atlanta, Miami, Charlotte, Raleigh, Charleston, or Virginia Beach.

The role is integral to supporting underserved neurological and rare disease communities, with a focus on Parkinson’s disease, and involves cross‑functional collaboration to ensure comprehensive patient support and education.