Neurology District Sales Manager – Mid-Atlantic District

Neurology District Sales Manager – Mid-Atlantic District

Recruitment began on October 9, 2025

and the job listing Expires on January 4, 2026

Vanda Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: VNDA) is looking for a Neurology District Sales Manager who wants to join an innovative and dynamic sales organization and to make a difference in patients’ lives every day. Reporting to the National Sales Director, the DSM is responsible for effectively leading, coaching and managing a team of 8-10 Neurology Account Managers. The DSM will be responsible for driving key strategic initiatives and leading the strategy execution within their district.

The district geography includes 6-8 territories that can cover one or more states. The DSM will be responsible for driving business results through effective cross-functional leadership and collaboration with Sales Leadership, Medical Affairs, and other key internal and external stakeholders.

• Bachelor’s Degree;
  Advanced degree a plus.
• 10+ years in the pharmaceuticals industry with 4 years of Sales Management preferred.
• Specialty experience preferred: CNS, neurology, pain management, other specialty experience will be considered. Experience selling in the MS market desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to recruit, retain and develop high performing team of specialty sales representatives.
• Documented high performance of sales and leadership track record.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record, and be able to operate a motor vehicle as required for local, regional, and occasional overnight travel.
• Ability to secure and maintain reasonable industry-standard credentialing requirements of healthcare providers, customer facilities, and state/local governments.
• Ability to build and sustain positive relationships.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal skills.
• Demonstrate strong analytical and business acumen.
• Must reside near major airport within the district.
• Ability to maintain effectiveness and flexibility in an innovative work environment.
• Experience in small company and start-up work environments.
• Ability to travel up to 75%

• Goal and results driven – proven track record of above average results.
• Excellent people management/supervisory skills; strong ability to develop and coach specialty sales representatives, and the ability to lead and mentor the team.
• Highly clinical, patient centric and tactical with excellent communication skills (interpersonal, verbal, written).
• Outstanding work ethic; self-motivated and able to work independently and make sound decisions.
• Dynamic; high-impact individual with effective selling and presentation skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to read situations quickly and adjust for roadblocks.
• Demonstrated technical aptitude; working proficiency in Microsoft Word , Excel, and PowerPoint.

Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation; however, reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would impose undue hardship.

The total compensation package for this position will also include incentive compensation and benefits such as health insurance, unlimited paid time off, parental leave, a 401k matching program, a car allowance, and other benefits to its employees.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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