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

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