PDP Patient Education & Access Specialist

Scorpion Therapeutics; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Discretionary bonus and equity

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Employer-paid life/disability/travel/E

EAP

401(k) match

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid holidays

Vacation days

Parental leave

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics is seeking a Patient Educator to empower patients and caregivers navigating Parkinson’s Disease Psychosis (PDP). You will deliver clear disease-state education, guide early engagement, and support access through ACADIA Connect and PAMs.

You will collaborate with Neurology and Long-Term Care teams to inform community providers, respond to inquiries, and help expand education programs while maintaining patient-centric focus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing, social work, psychology, or related healthcare field; advanced degree preferred.
• 3–5+ years pharma experience; preferred: patient education, patient navigation, advocacy, or pharmaceutical patient support.
• Knowledge of neurology/psychiatry/movement disorders; Parkinson’s disease or PDP strongly desired.
• Travel required; ability to drive and travel independently.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-prescription disease state education to patients/caregivers via small group meetings and presentations to advocacy groups, community organizations, and professional societies.
• Provide product efficacy, safety, and access information via ACADIA Connect for opted-in patients/caregivers.
• Offer approved educational resources to help patients/caregivers discuss PDP with their doctor.
• Distribute approved materials to increase awareness of PDP and potential treatment with NUPLAZID.
• Build trusting relationships with patients/caregivers.
• Collaborate with PAMs on coverage, reimbursement, and affordability questions.
• Facilitate referral/transition process into ACADIA Connect.
• Partner with Neurology and Long-Term Care Sales Specialists to inform community providers of the Patient Educator resource.
• Respond to inquiries from patients/caregivers, key customers, community organizations, and advocacy events.
• Collaborate with community/advocacy/professional societies to support education programs.
• Provide feedback to the marketing team to improve patient engagement.

Skills

Empathetic communication

Active listening

Interpersonal skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in healthcare

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

ACADIA Connect

Job description

Scorpion Therapeutics is seeking a Patient Educator to empower patients and caregivers navigating Parkinson’s Disease Psychosis (PDP). You will deliver clear disease-state education, guide early engagement, and support access through ACADIA Connect and PAMs.

You will collaborate with Neurology and Long-Term Care teams to inform community providers, respond to inquiries, and help expand education programs while maintaining patient-centric focus.