Job Description
About Acadia Pharmaceuticals
Acadia is committed to turning scientific promise into meaningful innovation that makes the difference for underserved neurological and rare disease communities around the world. Our commercial portfolio includes the first and only FDA-approved treatments for Parkinson’s disease psychosis and Rett syndrome. We are developing the next wave of therapeutic advancements with a robust and diverse pipeline that includes mid- to late-stage programs in Alzheimer’s disease psychosis and Lewy body dementia psychosis, along with earlier-stage programs that address other underserved patient needs. At Acadia, we’re here to be their difference.
Join Acadia as a Health Systems Manager/Senior Manager and become a key driver of meaningful change in patient care. In this strategic role, you’ll build and nurture relationships with leading healthcare institutions—including Centers of Excellence, hospitals, and influential thought leaders—within your region. Your mission: to identify collaborative opportunities that improve access to innovative treatments and expand Acadia’s impact in the healthcare landscape. If you’re passionate about making a difference and thrive in a dynamic, purpose-driven environment, this is your opportunity to help shape the future of care.
Key Responsibilities:
- Identify business opportunities, develop complex approaches to account engagement, and execute against Acadia’s strategic imperatives.
- Identify, develop and advance relationships with influential & relevant Key Medical Experts.
- Strong understanding of patient journey and gaps in care to effectively educate on potential EHR interventions within Centers of Excellence and IDN’s.
- Effectively implement the medication transitions of care process within Hospitals, including discharge order sets.
- Understand P&T processes for assigned IDN’s and key institutions to assist in formulary access when needed to implement EHR interventions or medication transitions of care.
- Conducts IDN SPP QBR’s to advance projects, overcome access barriers and identifies future opportunity.
- Educate and actively engage Fellows & Residents to align on project development within Center of Excellence, IDN or Health System.
- Meet expected Brand and Access Objectives that result in market share growth, while insuring compliance with assigned targeted accounts.
- Record account information and competitive intelligence through available account management resources and tools.
- Create access and pull through opportunities for the field sales organization within Centers of Excellence, which leads to increased compliance, market share & profits.
- Ensures compliance with corporate policies and procedures, as well as, US healthcare laws and regulations.
Skills Required:
- Develop & advance relationships with specified IDN’s & strategic organizations within specified Region
- Effective utilization of Acadia’s tools and resources to advance patient care
- Proven record of leadership without authority
- Strong personal drive and proven record in fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to problem solve and drive innovation
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong influencing and negotiating skills with both external & internal matrix.
- Ability to conduct effective presentations of technical information concerning specific projects or timelines.
Experience Required:
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Life Sciences, or a related field required.
To qualify for Health Systems Manager:
A minimum of 5 years of experience in pharmaceuticals, life sciences, account management, or hospital sales experience.
Strongly Preferred:
- Experience in CNS and Specialty Pharmacy
- Experience with institutional and/or IDN/complex systems
To qualify for Senior Health Systems Manager:
A minimum of 8 years of experience in pharmaceuticals or life sciences
A minimum of 3 years in Institutional, IDN/complex health system manager, or Regional Sales Manager with a demonstration of National level leadership.
Professionalism, integrity, and the ability to comply to strict policy, work in a highly regulated environment.
Proficient in Microsoft Suite, Smartsheet, CRM
Ability to operate independently without strong support/guidance.
Ability to travel 50-75%
Salary Ranges:
Health System Manager: $128,000-160,000
Senior Health System Manager: $158,000-197,000
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In addition to a competitive base salary, this position is also eligible for discretionary bonus and equity awards based on factors such as individual and organizational performance. Actual amounts will vary depending on experience, performance, and location.
Salary Range
$158,000—$197,000 USD
What we offer US-based Employees:
- Competitive base, bonus, new hire and ongoing equity packages
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Employer-paid life, disability, business travel and EAP coverage
- 401(k) Plan with a fully vested company match 1:1 up to 5%
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a 2-year purchase price lock-in
- 15+ vacation days
- 13 -15 paid holidays, including office closure between December 24th and January 1st
- 10 days of paid sick time
- Paid parental leave benefit
- Tuition assistance
EEO Statement (US-based Employees): Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications in the exact way they are described in job postings. We are committed to building a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and innovative company, and we are looking for the BEST candidate for the job. That candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background or may meet the qualifications in a different way. We strongly encourage you to apply, especially if the reason you are the best candidate isn’t exactly what we describe here.
It is the policy of Acadia to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and employment applicants without regard to considerations of race, including related to hairstyle, color, religion or religious creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, gender transition, country of origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, legally-protected medical condition or information, marital status, domestic partner status, family care status, military caregiver status, veteran or military status (including reserve status, National Guard status, and military service or obligation), status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, enrollment in a public assistance program, or any basis protected under federal, state or local law.
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