Regional Account Manager - NYC/Philadelphia/Baltimore
Abbott- Full Time
- Junior (1 to 2 years)
Axsome Therapeutics Inc
Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree, with preferred degrees in life sciences, business, or healthcare, and a minimum of 5 years of pharmaceutical, biotech, or healthcare sales experience. A minimum of 3 years of rare disease or highly specialized sales experience, including selling high-cost products through specialty pharmacies, is required. Proven track record of exceeding sales targets and successfully managing a territory, along with previous selling experience in specialized clinics, hospitals, and academic centers, is also necessary.
The Regional Account Manager will be responsible for representing PTC’s products to medical professionals specializing in neurological diseases and/or Friedreich's Ataxia (FA) within their assigned region, generating sales, communicating product benefits, building relationships, educating healthcare staff, and identifying new opportunities. They will also implement marketing strategies, collaborate with internal and external teams, develop business partnerships, identify key treatment centers, cultivate relationships with patient advocacy groups, employ a consultative sales approach, address product access issues, and perform additional tasks as needed.
Develops therapies for CNS disorders
Axsome Therapeutics develops therapies for central nervous system (CNS) disorders, focusing on conditions like major depressive disorder, treatment-resistant depression, and Alzheimer's agitation. Their main product, AXS-05, is an oral medication that works by blocking NMDA receptors in the brain, which helps regulate mood. This drug has shown positive results in clinical trials and has received special FDA status to speed up its approval process. Unlike many competitors, Axsome emphasizes addressing unmet medical needs in CNS disorders and aims to improve patient outcomes through rigorous research and development. The company's goal is to bring effective treatments to market, enhancing the quality of life for patients suffering from these conditions.