Patient Educator

Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc.

. Deliver pre-prescription disease state education to patients and caregivers through small group meetings and presentations.

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeRemote • Connecticut • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $109,500 - $136,900 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in patient education and advocacy, with a strong focus on building relationships with patients and caregivers. Proficient in collaborating with healthcare professionals and community organizations to enhance patient engagement and support services.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Patient Education ExperienceKnowledge of Parkinson's DiseaseExcellent Communication SkillsCollaboration Across TeamsFamiliarity with Compliance Standards

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Hard Skills

Patient NavigationPharmaceutical Patient Support ServicesDisease State EducationEfficacy and Safety InformationAccess Support Knowledge

Soft Skills

EmpathyInterpersonal SkillsActive Listening

Tools & Technologies

ACADIA Connect

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, Social Work, Psychology, or Related Field

Industry Keywords

NeurologyPsychiatryMovement DisordersPatient AdvocacyCommunity Organizations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deliver pre-prescription disease state education to patients and caregivers through small group meetings and presentations.
Provide information about product efficacy, safety, and access support through ACADIA Connect.
Offer approved educational resources about Parkinson’s Disease Psychosis and potential treatment with NUPLAZID®.
Distribute approved educational materials and build trusting patient and caregiver relationships.
Collaborate with Patient Access Managers on coverage, reimbursement, and affordability questions.
Facilitate patient referrals and transitions into ACADIA Connect for access assistance.
Partner with Neurology Sales Specialists and Long-Term Care Sales Specialists to increase provider awareness of Patient Educator resources.
Respond to inquiries from patients, caregivers, customers, community organizations, and advocacy events.
Collaborate with community-based organizations, advocacy organizations, and professional societies on education programs.
Provide feedback and insights to marketing to improve patient engagement and educational initiatives.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in nursing, social work, psychology, or a related healthcare field; advanced degree preferred.
Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in pharma with preferred candidates having experience in patient education, patient navigation, advocacy, or pharmaceutical patient support services.
Knowledge of neurology, psychiatry, or movement disorders preferred; experience with Parkinson’s Disease or PDP strongly desired.
Demonstrated ability to build empathetic and supportive relationships with patients and caregivers.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and active listening skills.
Experience collaborating across marketing, patient support services, advocacy, and field-based teams.
Familiarity with compliance standards for patient-facing pharmaceutical roles.
Ability to meet travel requirements, including driving and overnight stays; air travel as needed.
Must reside within the territory or within 30 miles of its border.
Must be within reasonable proximity to a major airport, depending on territory needs.
Eligibility to drive a company vehicle and ability to travel independently by air.
Ability to stand, walk, sit, handle or operate equipment, and occasionally lift or move up to 20 pounds.
Ability to travel independently overnight and/or work after hours as required by travel schedule or business needs.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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