CEO & Commercial Architect, CNS Pharma

BioSpace; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

BioSpace is seeking a hands-on President or CEO for an emerging CNS-focused pharmaceutical platform centered on pediatric and specialty healthcare markets. The role requires building commercial infrastructure, defining strategy, and leading day-to-day execution.

You will drive sales, marketing, and partnerships with physicians and healthcare professionals, recruit high-performing teams, and shape long-term equity opportunities. Location flexible with Midwest preference.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years with progressive pharmaceutical sales, marketing, or executive leadership experience.
• Proven track record commercializing pharmaceutical or healthcare products.
• Experience calling on physicians and healthcare professionals required.
• Proven ability to build strategic industry relationships and drive business growth.
• Experience recruiting, developing, and leading teams.
• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership capabilities.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to operate independently.
• Experience in specialty pharmaceuticals, CNS products, institutional sales, or branded products preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple initiatives, partnerships, and business relationships simultaneously.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial development and growth of the organization.
• Build and execute strategic sales and marketing initiatives for branded Rx and OTC products.
• Build and strengthen relationships with pharmaceutical partners, wholesalers, distributors, pharmacies, and healthcare professionals.
• Collaborate with internal OTC sales and marketing teams to create integrated commercialization strategies.
• Establish and lead institutional, field, and strategic account sales initiatives.
• Personally engage with key opinion leaders (KOLs), physicians, and healthcare providers to support commercial growth.

Skills

Pharmaceutical sales

Marketing leadership

Executive leadership

Relationship building

Strategic planning

People management

Entrepreneurial mindset

Public speaking

Job description

BioSpace is seeking a hands-on President or CEO for an emerging CNS-focused pharmaceutical platform centered on pediatric and specialty healthcare markets. The role requires building commercial infrastructure, defining strategy, and leading day-to-day execution.

You will drive sales, marketing, and partnerships with physicians and healthcare professionals, recruit high-performing teams, and shape long-term equity opportunities. Location flexible with Midwest preference.