U Account Specialist - Covington, LA
About The Position
Praxis Precision Medicines is preparing for commercialization and seeks 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 on commercial objectives. Working with cross-functional partners, the Account Specialist supports product launches, drives adoption, and helps patients gain access to innovative therapies. The successful candidate approaches work with a systems mindset, balances rigor and speed, maintains high standards for performance and accountability, and collaborates while acting with ownership and urgency. The position requires a passion for customer relationships and patient impact.
Requirements
- 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.
- Regular use of a computer, devices, or other office equipment; clear communication; occasional movement; comfort with screen work, basic hand coordination, and focus.
Nice To Haves
- Participation in a recent product launch, including familiarity with pre-launch planning and early market execution.
- 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 field insights to inform strategy and improve execution.
- Maintain a high level of product, disease-state, and market knowledge.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory and company policies.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans with 99% of the premium paid.
- Company-paid life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits.
- Voluntary plans to personalize coverage.
- Dollar-for-dollar matching up to 6% on eligible 401(k) contributions.
- Long-term stock incentives and an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP).
- Discretionary quarterly bonus.
- Flexible wellness benefit.
- Generous PTO.
- Paid holidays and company-wide shutdowns.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
