Account Specialist - Asheville / Gastonia NC
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 plans, educates customers, supports access to therapy, and uses field insights to improve execution. The role requires strong product, disease-state, and market knowledge, along with compliance with regulatory and company policies. The position covers the Asheville / Gastonia, North Carolina territory. The stated annualized base salary range is $160,000–$192,000. Praxis describes benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans with 99% of premiums paid; company-paid life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits; voluntary plans; 401(k) matching; long-term 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.
- Demonstrated track record of strong, consistent performance against quota and territory goals.
- Ability to meet the role's stated physical and mental requirements, including regular use of a computer, devices, or other office equipment; clear communication; occasional movement; screen work; basic hand coordination; and focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made.
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.
- Understanding of specialty pharmacy and hub services models.
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 premiums paid.
- Company-paid life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits.
- Voluntary plans to personalize coverage.
- Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) matching up to 6% of eligible contributions.
- Long-term stock incentives.
- Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP).
- Discretionary quarterly bonus.
- Flexible wellness benefit.
- Generous paid time off.
- Paid holidays.
- Company-wide shutdowns.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
