Senior Vice President, Sales

Amylyx Pharmaceuticals is seeking a Senior Vice President of Sales to lead the commercial strategy for a pre-commercial biotechnology company preparing for its first product launch. The ideal candidate combines strategic vision with hands-on execution experience in specialty pharma or biotech launches and thrives in a fast-paced, build-from-scratch environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree (MBA, MS, PhD) preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive sales leadership experience in biotech or pharmaceutical organizations.
• Demonstrated success leading early product launches, ideally in specialty or rare disease.
• Proven experience building and scaling sales teams in pre-commercial or early-stage environments.
• Strong understanding of the U.S. healthcare landscape, including KOL engagement, payer dynamics, and integrated launch planning.
• Experience working cross-functionally in highly matrixed organizations.
• Ability to operate both strategically and tactically in a resource-constrained environment.
• Work Location and Conditions: Must have access to reliable internet access, phone, and video conferencing capabilities.
• Must be willing to travel to Cambridge, MA several times a year and attend other company-related events as necessary.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Health Insurance
• 401k Matching
• Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Relocation Assistance