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Neurotech Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ยท 17 hours ago

Area Sales Director

Neurotech Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a private biotech company specializing in transformative therapies for chronic eye diseases. They are seeking two Area Sales Directors to lead regional commercial execution, manage teams, and drive the adoption of a surgically implanted cell-based gene therapy in collaboration with healthcare professionals.

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Responsibilities

Recruit, lead, and develop a best-in-class team of Key Account Managers and Surgical Application Specialists
Provide frequent, in-the-field coaching with a strong focus on skill development, clinical credibility, and account ownership
Foster a culture of accountability, curiosity, collaboration, and patient-centric decision making
Serve as a player-coach when needed, especially in complex or early adopter accounts
Lead strategy and execution for an orphan-classified retinal disease, where depth of engagement matters more than reach
Translate evolving national strategy into agile, local execution plans
Drive identification, activation, and expansion of academic institutions and key surgical sites
Partner with retina surgeons, group practices, administrators, and integrated care teams to build long-term adoption
Oversee and support execution of a surgically implanted, cell-based gene therapy
Work closely with Surgical Application Specialists to ensure excellence in procedural support, training, and case execution
Be comfortable in the OR and surgical planning discussions, supporting physicians through early experience and adoption
Lead teams through complex buy-and-bill dynamics
Collaborate closely with Field Reimbursement, Market Access and Patient Services partners to optimize effectiveness and workflow
Act as the voice of the field, providing real-time feedback to Commercial, Medical Affairs, Market Access, and Trade/Distribution
Ensure compliance while maintaining speed, flexibility, and entrepreneurial execution

Qualification

Retina-focused salesOphthalmology leadershipBuy-Bill dynamicsGene therapy experienceCell therapy experienceField-based leadershipCoaching orientationClinical curiosityHigh emotional intelligenceStrategic thinker

Required

Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred
8+ years of experience in biotech, pharmaceutical, or specialty sales
3+ years of direct people leadership experience
Proven success leading specialty or complex therapies in a field-based role
Willingness to travel extensively within the region
Strong understanding of buy-and-bill and specialty pharmacy procurement pathways
Experience with rare disease, gene therapy, cell therapy, or early-stage product launches
Comfort operating in ambiguity and building processes in real time
Builder mindset with comfort in 'roll-up-your-sleeves' environments
Strong clinical curiosity and ability to engage credibly with surgeons
Strategic thinker who can also execute tactically
High emotional intelligence and coaching orientation
Deep commitment to patients and ethical commercialization

Preferred

Retina-focused sales experience and account management
Ophthalmology leadership experience, including managing field teams
Direct exposure to ophthalmic or retinal surgical environments

Company

Neurotech Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

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Neurotech Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a private biotech company focused on developing transformative therapies for chronic eye diseases.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Laurie Ferguson
Chief Communications Officer (CCO)
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Scott Hunter
Chief Commercial Officer
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