Patient Educator

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Florida, +4 more states.

📋 Description

• Conduct pre-prescription disease state education for patients and caregivers via small group sessions and presentations.

• Share information regarding product efficacy, safety, and access support through ACADIA Connect.

• Provide approved educational resources and distribute sanctioned materials related to Parkinson’s Disease Psychosis and the potential treatment with NUPLAZID.

• Establish strong, trusting relationships with patients and caregivers throughout their treatment journey.

• Collaborate with Patient Access Managers to address coverage, reimbursement, and affordability inquiries.

• Facilitate referrals and transitions into ACADIA Connect for access assistance.

• Partner with Neurology Sales Specialists and Long-Term Care Sales Specialists to enhance provider awareness of Patient Educator resources.

• Address inquiries from patients, caregivers, customers, community organizations, and advocacy events.

• Work with community-based organizations, advocacy groups, and professional societies on educational programs.

• Provide insights to marketing to enhance patient engagement and educational initiatives.

• Ensure the protection of patient health information and adhere to privacy and compliance standards.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing, social work, psychology, or a related healthcare discipline; advanced degree is preferred.

• A minimum of 3–5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, with a preference for candidates experienced in patient education, patient navigation, advocacy, or pharmaceutical patient support services.

• Knowledge in neurology, psychiatry, or movement disorders is preferred; experience with Parkinson’s Disease or PDP is strongly desired.

• Proven ability to establish empathetic and supportive relationships with patients and caregivers.

• Strong communication, interpersonal, and active listening skills.

• Experience working collaboratively across marketing, patient support services, advocacy, and field-based teams.

• Familiarity with compliance standards applicable to patient-facing pharmaceutical roles.

• Capability to meet travel requirements, which include driving and overnight stays; air travel as necessary.

• Must reside within the territory or within 30 miles of its border and, based on territory needs, within reasonable proximity to a major airport.

• Requires eligibility to operate a company vehicle and the ability to travel independently by air.

• Ability to travel independently overnight and/or work after hours as required by travel schedules or business demands.

• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive base salary, bonuses, new hire, and ongoing equity packages.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Employer-sponsored life, disability, business travel, and EAP coverage.

• 401(k) Plan with a fully vested company match of 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 from December 24th to January 1st.

• 10 days of paid sick leave.

• Paid parental leave benefits.

• Tuition assistance.