Area Sales Director - Central

Direct Hire Opportunity | Tonix Pharmaceuticals

On behalf of our client, Tonix Pharmaceuticals, Inizio Engage is seeking highly motivated, results-driven professionals to join an exciting and growing pharmaceutical sales organization.

The Area Sales Director (ASD) is responsible for developing and managing sales activities within an assigned area while providing field-based leadership to Regional Sales Directors and Account Managers. This role drives performance through strategic leadership, talent development, coaching, and operational oversight to ensure sales goals are consistently achieved across the organization.

The ASD plays a critical role in building high-performing teams, cultivating a strong and engaging culture, and driving accountability and execution excellence throughout the field organization. We are seeking dynamic sales leaders who are passionate about coaching teams, developing talent, and leading with collaboration, integrity, and urgency.

This is an exciting opportunity to support an innovative organization focused on advancing treatment options in the fibromyalgia space. This position reports directly to the Vice President, Sales.

Essential Functions including Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Ensure sales goals are consistently achieved
• Recruit, hire and manage a high performing team
• Create and drive area strategy and short-term tactics to achieve business goals in a timely manner
• Work in the field with Regional Sales Directors to counsel on their coaching skills to guide their team on improvement of their skills, product knowledge, and capabilities needed for successful representative development and maximum goal achievement at the territory and regional level
• Build strong client and cross-functional relationships
• Cultivate a strong and engaging culture within the Area
• Monitor data analytics information (trends and activity) continuously to ensure full utilization of available resources and tools for maximum impact on prescribing providers while constantly looking for opportunities to improve
• Drive regional plan for Pharmaceutical Field team to provide education and awareness on Fibromyalgia and other therapeutic areas as applicable
• Set a positive tone and high standard for professionalism, accountability, collaboration, and compliant business execution
• Support Regional Sales Directors in design of regional business plans and employee development plans
• Organize employee training, conferences and regional meetings
• Work with Regional Sales Directors to share success stories and adapt best practices with the district and across the nation
• Communicate with key leadership regularly (written and verbal) to update on project performance, gain feedback, build relationships, and network to identify future opportunities
• Attend National and Regional congresses as assigned
• Collaborate with Marketing, Medical Affairs, and Market Access on a regular basis

Necessary Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated track record of successful pharmaceutical sales leadership, including achievement of sales objectives and team development
• Ability to recruit, retain, and develop a high-performing team
• A strong understanding of the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries
• Lead a team and promote account management skills, including the ability to work an account to gain access and support pull through
• Product launch experience
• Draw appropriate conclusions using sales and call reporting data
• Interpret and use data to build positive results
• Strong collaborator with cross-functional teams
• Dedicated team player who is able to withstand the high demands of a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to travel up to 50%, including overnight travel, using all means of transportation as required
• Valid Driver’s License
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, CRM systems, and mobile technologies
• Experience in fibromyalgia, rheumatology, neurology or pain management preferred

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree (BA or BS degree, preferably in life sciences or business administration) from an accredited College or University required
• MBA preferred

Experience Requirements:

• 7+ years of pharmaceutical sales management experience

The base pay range for this position is $215K – $250K per year. The final compensation offered to a successful candidate will be determined by factors such as experience, skills, internal equity, and business needs.

Tonix provides a comprehensive compensation and benefits package which includes:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance, Basic and Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, and Employee Assistance Programs
• Pet Insurance
• Retirement Savings 401k with company match and annual discretionary stock options
• Generous Paid Time Off, Sick Time, & Paid Holidays
• Career Development and Training

Tonix provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetics, or any other characteristic protected by law. In addition to federal law requirements, Tonix complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Tonix expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic, information, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.