Remote Patient Educator: Parkinson’s Disease & PDP Care

PR Girl Manifesto; Virginia (MN); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan with match

Employee stock purchase plan

Vacation days

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Tuition assistance

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Acadia Pharmaceuticals is seeking a Patient Educator to empower patients and caregivers navigating Parkinson’s Disease Psychosis. You will deliver disease state education, assist with access resources, and help transition patients to ACADIA Connect and PAMs for coverage and affordability.

The role requires 3–5 years pharma experience in patient education/navigation, knowledge of neurology/psychiatry, and travel up to 75%. Strong communication and empathy are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing, social work, psychology, or related healthcare field; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in pharma with patient education/navigation/advocacy experience.
• Knowledge of neurology, psychiatry, or movement disorders preferred, experience with 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.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-prescription disease state education to patients and caregivers via small group meetings and presentations to advocacy groups, community-based organizations, and professional societies.
• Provide information regarding product efficacy, safety, and access support available through ACADIA Connect to patients and/or caregivers who have opted in through various programs.
• Offer approved educational resources helping patients and caregivers understand their disease and empower them to talk to their doctor about PDP.
• Distribute approved educational materials to enhance patient and caregiver awareness of PDP and potential treatment with NUPLAZID®.
• Build trusting relationships to ensure patients and caregivers feel supported throughout their journey.
• Collaborate with Patient Access Managers (PAMs) to address patient or caregiver questions related to coverage, reimbursement, and affordability.
• Facilitate the referral and transition process for patients into ACADIA Connect for comprehensive access assistance.
• Partner primarily with Neurology Sales Specialists and Long-Term Care Sales Specialists to ensure community-based healthcare providers are aware of Patient Educator resource provided by ACADIA.
• Respond to inquiries generated through patient/caregivers, key customers, community organizations, and/or advocacy events.
• Collaborate with community-based organizations, advocacy organizations, and professional societies to support patient and caregiver education programs.
• Provide feedback and insights to the marketing team to improve patient engagement and educational initiatives.

Skills

Empathy & patient communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Compliance knowledge

Travel readiness

Active listening

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 empower patients and caregivers navigating Parkinson’s Disease Psychosis. You will deliver disease state education, assist with access resources, and help transition patients to ACADIA Connect and PAMs for coverage and affordability.

The role requires 3–5 years pharma experience in patient education/navigation, knowledge of neurology/psychiatry, and travel up to 75%. Strong communication and empathy are essential.