Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Praxis Precision Medicines is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing therapies for central nervous system disorders. They are seeking a strategic and visionary Area Vice President of Sales to lead the execution and drive commercial performance across key markets, building and scaling high-performing sales teams aligned with the company's commercial strategy.
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop regional sales and account management teams to deliver strong performance and achieve commercial objectives
- Drive execution of a unified commercial strategy across geographies in alignment with enterprise priorities
- Oversee strategic account engagement, including health systems, IDNs, IPNs, and key payer relationships
- Partner closely with Commercial, Medical Affairs, Patient Services, and Market Access to deliver coordinated customer engagement
- Drive field readiness and execution across pre-launch, launch, and post-launch phases for multiple products
- Ensure sales teams are equipped with the capabilities, tools, and behaviors required for successful product launches
- Build scalable processes, infrastructure, and performance management systems to support growth
- Establish clear metrics to measure effectiveness and drive continuous improvement across the field
- Recruit, develop, and retain top talent while building a high-performance, accountable culture
- Provide insights from the field to inform strategy, execution, and future capability development
Skills
- 15+ years of progressive experience in pharmaceutical sales and commercial leadership, including direct management of regional or national sales teams
- Proven track record of leading strategic account and health system engagement at a national or regional level
- Deep understanding of IDN, IPN, and payer dynamics in rare disease and specialty markets
- Demonstrated experience owning a full national or multi-regional product launch in rare disease, CNS, or specialty pharmaceuticals
- Experience leading cross-functional commercial teams through pre-launch, launch, and post-launch phases
- Background building and leading commercial organizations within biotech or emerging pharmaceutical companies
- Ability to build scalable infrastructure, attract top talent, and deliver results in high-expectation environments
- The physical and mental requirements of our roles include but are not limited to regular use of a computer, devices or other office equipment, clear communication, and occasional movement
- Prior VP or Director-level experience in rare disease or CNS preferred
Benefits
- 99% of the premium paid for medical, dental and vision plans
- Company-paid life insurance, AD&D, disability benefits, and voluntary plans to personalize your coverage
- Match dollar-for-dollar up to 6% on eligible 401(k) contributions
- Long-term stock incentives and ESPP
- Discretionary quarterly bonus
- Extremely flexible wellness benefit
- Generous PTO, paid holidays and company-wide shutdowns
Company Overview
Praxis Precision Medicines is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company translating genetic insights into the development of therapies for central nervous system disorders characterized by neuronal imbalance. It was founded in 2015, and is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://praxismedicines.com/.