Account Specialist - Peoria, Illinois

ExecuSearch of Chicago • Peoria, IL

2d • $160,000 - $192,000

About The Position

Praxis Precision Medicines is preparing for commercialization and is seeking a driven, customer-focused Account Specialist to execute in the field and drive commercial performance across a defined territory. The role engages healthcare providers, builds customer relationships, and delivers commercial objectives while working with cross-functional partners to support product launches, drive adoption, and help patients access innovative therapies.

The Account Specialist executes territory business plans, develops and maintains relationships with healthcare providers and key stakeholders, educates customers to encourage product adoption, and helps navigate patient pathways and access to therapy. The role partners with Market Access, Strategic Accounts, Patient Services, and Medical teams, supports pre-launch planning and post-launch adoption, shares field insights to inform strategy, maintains product and market knowledge, and follows regulatory and company policies.

The position requires direct sales experience in CNS or specialty pharmaceuticals, understanding of specialist prescribers and complex patient pathways, and experience with formulary access and early market penetration. The posting lists an annualized base salary of $160,000–$192,000. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision plans; company-paid life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits; a 401(k) match; stock incentives and an employee stock purchase plan; a discretionary quarterly bonus; a flexible wellness benefit; generous PTO; paid holidays; and company-wide shutdowns.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of direct sales experience in CNS or specialty pharmaceuticals.
• Deep understanding of complex patient pathways and specialist prescriber dynamics.
• Experience with formulary access strategies and early market penetration tactics.
• Understanding of specialty pharmacy and hub services models.
• Demonstrated track record of strong, consistent performance against quota and territory goals.
• Regular use of a computer, devices, or other office equipment; clear communication; occasional movement; comfort with screen work, basic hand coordination, and sustained focus.

Nice To Haves

• Participation in a recent product launch, including familiarity with pre-launch planning and early market execution, is highly preferred.
• Experience selling into hospital systems, IDNs, and institutional accounts is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Execute territory business plans to achieve and exceed sales goals.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with healthcare providers and key stakeholders.
• Drive product adoption through effective customer engagement and education.
• Navigate complex patient pathways and support access to therapy.
• Partner with Market Access, Strategic Accounts, Patient Services, and Medical teams to optimize customer and patient outcomes.
• Support launch execution, including pre-launch planning and post-launch adoption strategies.
• Leverage insights from the field to inform strategy and improve execution.
• Maintain a high level of product, disease state, and market knowledge.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and company policies.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans with 99% of the premium paid by the company.
• Company-paid life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits, plus voluntary plans.
• Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match up to 6% on eligible contributions.
• Long-term stock incentives and an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP).
• Discretionary quarterly bonus.
• Flexible wellness benefit.
• Generous paid time off.
• Paid holidays and company-wide shutdowns.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed