Psychiatric Account Manager

Syneos Health; Des Moines, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits (Medical)

Dental and Vision

Company match 401k

PTO & Sick time

Job summary

Syneos Health, in partnership with Luye Pharma USA Ltd., seeks a Pharmaceutical Psychiatric Account Manager in Des Moines, IA. You will build relationships with key healthcare influencers and decision makers across Community Mental Health Clinics, hospitals, and IDNs, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive pull-through strategies and deliver brand presentations.

The role requires psychiatric experience, strong communication, and a track record of exceeding sales goals in a

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree required; Life Sciences preferred.
• 5+ years of direct selling experience to healthcare professionals in Pharma/Biotech/Healthcare.
• Psychiatric experience required; schizophrenia knowledge preferred.
• CMHC account management or Hospital/Institutional experience preferred.
• Established relationships in the geography preferred.
• Knowledge of formulary approval process and driving formulary approvals preferred.
• Must live near territory boundaries.
• Proven track record of success in a high science competitive selling environment.
• Strong communication, business analytics and account management skills.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment.
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record.

Responsibilities

• Develop and drive relationships with target institutions and community accounts, establishing and maintaining relationships with key influencers and decision makers.
• Collaborate across cross-functional teams (Account Partners, Market Access, Medical, Marketing, Operations).
• Develop a collaborative partnership with field-based colleagues to support customers with cross-functional needs and pull-through strategies.
• Identify key influencers and achieve engagement with top target customers.
• Use data tools and insights to determine strategies and tactics for business decisions.
• Deliver product presentations to physicians and health care professionals.
• Manage territory coverage according to a plan of action.
• Execute the company brand strategy and tactics in the assigned geographic area.
• Ensure training and development participation; maintain compliance with policies.

Skills

Strong communication

Business analytics

Account management

Self-starter

Education

BA/BS degree; Life Sciences preferred

Job description

Pharmaceutical Psychiatric Account Manager

Updated: August 4, 2026
Location: Des Moines, IA, United States
Job ID:14672

Join Syneos Health, in partnership with Luye Pharma USA Ltd., as a Psychiatric Account Manager and become a part of a fast-paced and challenging environment where our compassion and dedication drive us to meet the unique needs and goals of our clients. The Psychiatric Account Manager is responsible for building relationships with recognized experts, and prioritized stakeholders in the therapeutic area, Community Mental Health Clinics, hospital/institutional systems and integrated delivery networks (IDNs).

The successful Psychiatric Account Manager will:

• Develop and drive the relationship with target institutions and community accounts, including establishing and maintaining positive relationships with key influencers and decision makers within the accounts.
• Achieve success in a complex, matrixed selling environment in which the need for collaboration and cross-functional discipline is critical. Cross-functional partners may consist of Account Partners, Market Access, Medical, Marketing and Operations colleagues.
• Develop a strong, collaborative partnership with field-based colleagues to ensure the appropriate level of cross-functional support for customers within a defined geography and for developing and executing pull-through strategies.
• Identify key influencers and achieve designated customer interaction expectations with a focus on top target customers.
• Use data tools and insights, and other informational sources to determine strategies and tactics for business decision-making.
• Demonstrate account-based selling skills (including group presentations, etc.). Build relationships in institutions aligned with customer segmentation.
• Plan and organize activities to ensure regular and consistent coverage of the territory according to a plan of action.
• Deliver clinical brand specific presentations of product(s) to physicians and other appropriate health care professionals.
• Develop deep product and competitor knowledge and understanding of local and regional market trends.
• Manage territory budget to support sales and marketing activities.
• Complete all administrative tasks in a timely manner.
• Execute the company brand strategy and tactics within their assigned geographic area.
• Participation in training and development programs.
• Maintain adherence and compliance with all corporate, industry policies and procedures.

Requirements

• BA/BS degree required; Life Sciences preferred.
• 5+ years of direct selling experience to healthcare professionals in the Pharmaceutical, Biotech or Healthcare industry experience required.
• Psychiatric experience is required. A working knowledge of the Schizophrenia field is strongly preferred.
• CMHC account management and/or Hospital/Institutional experience strongly preferred.
• Established relationships in the geography is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of formulary approval process and driving formulary approvals is preferred.
• Must live near to territory boundaries.
• Proven track record of success in a high science competitive selling environment.
• Ability to identify key decision makers, develop positive relationships and strong customer dedication.
• Proven track record of success in exceeding results.
• Self-starter, highly motivated to succeed.
• Strong communication, business analytics and account management skills.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment.
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record.

At Syneos Health, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. If your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway. At times, we will consider transferable skills from previous roles. We also encourage you to join our Talent Network to stay connected to additional career opportunities.

Why Syneos Health?

Here, the work is challenging, and the pace is exhilarating. By joining one of our commercial teams, you’re empowered to succeed with the support, resources, and autonomy that you need. The diversification and breadth of our new and existing partnerships create a multitude of career paths and employment opportunities. Syneos Health has launched more sales teams in the last 5 years across all major therapeutic areas than the top 25 pharma companies combined. Join our game-changing, global company dedicated to creating better, smarter, faster ways to get biopharmaceutical therapies to patients. Experience the thrill of knowing that your everyday efforts are contributing to improving patients’ lives around the world.

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Syneos Health companies are affirmative action/equal opportunity employers (Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled)

At Syneos Health, we believe in providing an environment and culture in which Our People can thrive, develop and advance. We reward and recognize our people by providing valuable benefits and a quality‑of‑life balance.

The benefits for this position will include:

• a competitive compensation package
• Health benefits to include Medical
• Dental and Vision
• Company match 401k
• flexible paid time off (PTO) and sick time

Because certain states and municipalities have regulated paid sick time requirements, eligibility for paid sick time may vary depending on where you work. Syneos Health complies with all applicable federal, state, and municipal paid sick time requirements.

Discover what our more than 25,000 employees already know: work here matterseverywhere. We work hard, and smart, all in the name of getting much-needed therapies to those who need them most. A career with Syneos Health means your everyday work improves patients’ lives around the world. Selecting us as an employer secures a career in which you’re guaranteed to:

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