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. Seeking talent near: Miami, FL Position Summary: Senior Area Business Manager is responsible for all aspects of managing assigned sales territory, including launching and selling products, meeting individual territory goals, and addressing customer needs. Primary Responsibilities: * Effectively impacts customers by providing exceptional value and service, utilizing approved marketing and corporate resources, which ultimately helps providers to identify and start appropriate patients on therapy. * Deliver results and exceed goals; with exceptional territory business planning and execution. * Proudly represent Acadia and its culture, mission, and values. * Utilizes knowledge, critical thinking, and dialogue skills to deliver meaningful customer experiences that result in satisfaction, equity, and loyalty. * Develops strong relationships and facilitates mutual respect with HCP customers including key opinion leaders’ (KOLs’) within the territory, as well as other relevant stakeholders. * Promptly identifies and investigates customer concerns and communicates with appropriate staff to solve problems in a timely manner. * Analyzes sales potential and then objectively executes in the territory to ensure appropriate calls, reach, frequency, business meals, speaker programs, etc. to achieve consistently strong business results. Works within given budgets and policy guidelines, while keeping an analytical eye on ROI. * Strong collaboration and communication with sales management and region/area teammates, as well as cross-functional teammates (i.e. patient access managers, market access, patient advocacy liaison, sales operations, sales training, marketing, etc.) as business needs dictate. * Attends local and national patient/caregiver advocacy and support events (many times requiring work on weekends), as well as attending relevant conferences, and other trainings. * Develop deep neuroscience and Acadia product knowledge, and an understanding of local and regional market trends. * Consistently operates with a positive, solution oriented, collaborative attitude, with comfort in navigating ambiguity. * Provides appropriate guidance around pricing and reimbursement for promoted products to customers, and acts as liaison between customers and the appropriate cross-functional teams when specific reimbursement questions arise. * Remains compliant with all regulations in the course of carrying out responsibilities. * Consistently carries out responsibilities with proficiency, professionalism and accountability. * Takes on leadership opportunities as appropriate and aggressively pursues personal development. * Other duties as assigned. Education/Experience/Skills: * Bachelor’s degree required, with a strong preference for life sciences. * To qualify for Area Business Manager requires at least 3 years of pharmaceutical sales experience, with at least 1 years in specialty sales (emphasis in rare diseases). * To qualify for Sr. Area Business Manager requires 8 years of pharmaceutical sales experience, including 5 years in specialty sales (emphasis in rare diseases). * Preferred experience in specialty sales which would include rare diseases, CNS/neurology, or pediatric neurology, and familiarity with specialty distribution and access. * Advanced selling and dialogue skills, with the ability to build lasting relationships with KOLs, Centers Of Excellence, and multidisciplinary care team. * Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally to create and execute actionable business plans that ensure patient access to therapy. * Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, with a self-motivated, proactive attitude. * Must live within the territory, with a valid driver’s license and willingness to travel extensively, including overnight stays and air travel. * Must be in good standing with the FDA and OIG. * Requires significant and extensive driving of company provided car on a daily basis as well as overnight travel depending on the territory’s geography. Air travel also required, based on territory’s geography, to the Company’s headquarters and for regional and national meetings and events. Physical Requirements: This role requires regular standing, walking, sitting, and the use of hands for handling or operating equipment. The employee may also be required to reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and maintain visual, verbal, and auditory communication both in a standard office environment and while working independently from remote locations. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Ability to personally drive and remain eligible for a company-provided car for day-to-day work requirements and to travel by airplane independently as needed. Travel up to 80% of the time (depending on territory geography) and work after hours if required by travel schedule or business issues. Must live within 30 miles of the required territory cities. Depending on the territory’s geography and work requirements, may also be required to live within a reasonable distance to a major airport. Position Levels: * Area Business Manager: $180,000.00- requires at least 3 years of pharmaceutical sales experience, with at least 1 years in specialty sales (emphasis in rare diseases). * Sr. Area Business Manager: $195,000.00- requires 8 years of pharmaceutical sales experience, including 5 years in specialty sales (emphasis in rare diseases). #LI-REMOTE #LI-CA1 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 $144,000—$180,000 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. As an equal opportunity employer, Acadia is committed to a diverse workforce. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. Furthermore, you may request additional support if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access Acadia’s career website due to your disability, along with any accommodations throughout the interview process. To request or inquire about your reasonable accommodation, please complete our Reasonable Accommodation Request Form or contact us at [email protected] or 858-261-2923. Please note that reasonable accommodations granted throughout the recruiting process are not guaranteed to be the same accommodations given if hired. A new request will need to be submitted for any ADA accommodations after starting employment. California Applicants: Please see Additional Information for California Residents within our Privacy Policy. Canadian Applicants: Please see Additional Information for Canadian Residents within our Privacy Policy. Applicants in the European Economic Area, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and Serbia: Please see Additional Information for Individuals in the European Economic Area, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and Serbia within our Privacy Policy. Notice to Search Firms/Third-Party Recruitment Agencies (Recruiters): The Talent Acquisition team manages the recruitment and employment process for Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. (“Acadia”). Acadia does not accept resumes from recruiters or search firms without an executed search agreement in place. Resumes sent to Acadia employees in the absence of an executed search agreement will not obligate Acadia in any way with respect to the future employment of those individuals or potential remuneration to any recruiter or search firm. Candidates should never be submitted directly to our hiring managers or employees.

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