Sr. Area Business Manager, Cincinnati, OH

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.

Position Summary

Acadia is searching for a patient-inspired, results-oriented, and collaborative sales professional to join our team as an Area Business Manager. You will have the unique opportunity to promote our rare disease product, the first and only FDA-approved treatment specifically for Rett syndrome in adults and pediatric patients two years and older.

By joining Acadia, you’ll be part of a diverse, purpose-driven team committed to saving and improving lives. In this role, you’ll demonstrate agility as you execute sales activities in your territory, lead and develop the sales strategy, analyze key business trends, and build cross-functional partnerships.

Primary Responsibilities

• Report directly to the Regional Business Leader, ensuring alignment with the overarching goals and strategies of the sales team.
• Build trusted relationships with healthcare providers, and multidisciplinary care team offering expert insights and ensuring they have the tools to start patients on appropriate therapies.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with target HCPs to enhance awareness of the assigned therapeutic area, including the safety and efficacy of Acadia’s products.
• Deliver MLR-approved, education-focused messages, as well as therapeutic area disease-state information to target HCPs, equipping them with tools to facilitate robust patient conversations.
• Strategically plan and execute territory business plans to consistently exceed goals, achieving call activity, adherence targets, and financial objectives for the assigned territory.
• Cultivate and maintain strong connections with key opinion leaders (KOLs) and relevant stakeholders in your territory.
• Address customer concerns quickly and collaborate with internal teams to resolve issues efficiently.
• Analyze sales potential and optimize your outreach to maximize results, while working within budget and compliance guidelines.
• Collaborate seamlessly with cross-functional teams to align strategies and deliver exceptional support to patients and providers.
• Participate in local and national patient advocacy events, weekend events, conferences, and training sessions to stay ahead of industry trends.
• Stay informed about market trends and Aca