Account Specialist (North Carolina Region – Multiple Territories)

Praxis Precision Medicines, Inc.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 160,000 - 192,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans (premium

Company-paid life insurance & AD&D

401(k) with company match

Stock incentives & ESPP

Discretionary quarterly bonus

Flexible wellness benefits

Generous PTO

Paid holidays & shutdowns

Job summary

Praxis Precision Medicines, Inc. is seeking Account Specialists to cover multiple territories across the region, including Raleigh-Durham, Charlotte and Greensboro. You will execute territory plans, build strong provider relationships, drive therapy adoption, and support access for patients through coordinated cross-functional collaboration.

The role emphasizes launch readiness, field insights, and a strong commitment to compliance as Praxis scales commercialization efforts in CNS disorders.

Qualifications

• Direct sales experience in CNS or specialty pharmaceuticals is required.
• Experience with formulary access strategies and early market penetration is required.
• Participation in a recent product launch highly preferred.
• Experience selling into hospital systems, IDNs, and institutional accounts is a strong plus.
• Demonstrated track record of strong, consistent performance against quota and territory goals.

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 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.

Skills

Direct sales experience

CNS/pharma knowledge

Product launch experience

Formulary access strategies

Hospital systems selling

Specialty pharmacy hub services

Quota attainment

Execution against targets

Job description

Location

We’re hiring seven (7) Account Specialists across the Region, with one Account Specialist assigned to each of the following territories: Asheville-GastoniaCharlotte-PinehurstCharlotte-ConcordWilmington-FayettevilleWinston Salem-High PointGreensboro-DurhamRaleigh-Durham

The Opportunity

Praxis Precision Medicines is entering a pivotal moment as we prepare for commercialization, and how we build and scale capability across the organization will directly impact our success.

What You’ll Do

• 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.

How You Work

• You think in terms of systems, not silos.


• You balance rigor with speed, knowing when each matters most.


• You hold a high bar for performance, quality, and accountability.


• You collaborate deeply but act with ownership and urgency.


• You are passionate about building strong customer relationships and driving impact for patients.

What You Bring

• 5+ years of direct sales experience in CNS or specialty pharmaceuticals.


• Deep understanding of complex patient pathways and specialist prescriber dynamics.


• Participation in a recent product launch highly preferred, including familiarity with pre-launch planning and early market execution.


• Experience with formulary access strategies and early market penetration tactics.


• Experience selling into hospital systems, IDNs, and institutional accounts is a strong plus.


• Understanding of specialty pharmacy and hub services models.


• Demonstrated track record of strong, consistent performance against quota and territory goals.


• Evidence of execution against target metrics with year-over-year improvement.


• 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. You'll need comfort with screen work, basic hand coordination, and focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

Compensation & Benefits

Annualized Base Salary$160,000—$192,000 USD

• 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.

At Praxis, we believe that taking care of our people (and their people) is important, so we provide a world class benefits package to help you thrive.

Not to mention, you'll also be joining a phenomenal crew of colleagues who are smart, engaged and inspiring. We aim high, collaborate hard, and produce results. Let’s achieve the impossible together!

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. At Praxis we share a common vision of reshaping the human condition into a more freeing and fulfilled existence by developing high impact medicines for patients and families affected by and living with complex brain disorders. Our core Values of Trust, Ownership, Curiosity and Results are foundational to every aspect of our business and are exemplified by each and every one of our team members.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Guided by our core values, at Praxis Precision Medicines, Inc. we continue to DARE FOR MORE® to advance, promote, and champion diversity, equity, and inclusion by encouraging individuals to bring their authentic selves and perspectives to work each day. We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, religious creed, color, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, genetics, military service and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.