Dr. Wheless is Professor and Chief of Pediatric Neurology and the Le Bonheur Chair in Pediatric Neurology at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis. He also serves as Director of the Neuroscience Institute and the Le Bonheur Comprehensive Epilepsy Program for the Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital.

Dr. Wheless is a Diplomat of the American Board of Pediatrics, and the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology with special qualifications in Child Neurology, Clinical Neurophysiology, and Epilepsy. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American College of Pediatrics, the American Academy of Neurology and the American Epilepsy Society. Dr. Wheless is a member of the editorial board of Journal of Child Neurology, Formulary, and Epilepsy.com and serves as reviewer of a number of journals including Neurology, Epilepsia, Pediatrics, and Epilepsy and Behavior. Dr. Wheless’ primary interests include childhood convulsive disorders. His research is focused on pediatric anti-epileptic drug development, the ketogenic diet, epilepsy surgery, device therapy, and non-invasive functional brain mapping. Dr. Wheless is the author of more than 560 chapters, articles, and abstracts on these subjects and is the editor of 3 textbooks on epilepsy. He has lectured widely on pediatric epilepsy. Dr. Wheless received his medical degree from the University of Oklahoma and completed residency training in pediatrics at the University of Oklahoma followed by pediatric neurology at Northwestern University in Chicago at Children’s Memorial Hospital. His EEG/clinical epilepsy training was completed at the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta.

Dr. Yan currently serves as the Chief of the Section of Pediatric Dermatology at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia where he is Professor of Pediatrics and Dermatology at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Yan received his AB in Philosophy from Princeton University and his MD from the University of Pennsylvania.  A Past President of the Society for Pediatric Dermatology, he is currently Chair of the AAP Section on Dermatology Executive Committee.  He is a founding member of PeDRA, the Pediatric Dermatology Research Alliance, a collaborative pediatric research organization for which he currently serves as Treasurer. Dr. Yan is also the co-chief Editor of the 3rd and upcoming 4th editions of Harper’s Textbook of Pediatric Dermatology.  He has received several teaching awards from the medical school and residency programs in pediatrics and dermatology, as well as the Master Clinician Award from his hospital. His areas of interest include acne, atopic dermatitis, hemangiomas and vascular anomalies, genetic skin diseases, and skin infections as well as pediatric dermatology education, workforce issues, and technology applications related to dermatology.

     Pedro Bento serves as the Senior Director, Global Quality Assurance. In this        role he leads Aucta's Quality Management Systems with a mission to ensure      the organization complies with all  applicable Quality regulations.

 Mr. Bento is passionate about quality, being an inclusive leader, supporting mentorship, and embracing diversity and communication in the workplace.

 Mr. Bento earned his bachelor's degree in Biology from Kean University and a MSc. in Biology from the University of Nebraska.

With more than 17 years of various industry experience, including regulatory affairs, project management, strategic planning, and operations, Ms. Duraisamy is responsible for Regulatory Affairs operations and strategic planning of Aucta.

She was a core team member in setting up multiple emerging new companies in the past. Previously she held roles in Par Pharmaceuticals (An ENDO, International Company), Apogee Pharma & Sun Network.

Ms. Duraisamy holds a BS in Microbiology and an MS in Business Administration from [enter information here for where the degree was from].

With 30 years of pharmaceutical and biotech industry experience, Mr. Ji is responsible for analytical development and quality management. He has in-depth knowledge and experience of analytical method development and validation, product development of CMC lifecycle management, and a solid understanding of quality systems and GMP/ GLP/FDA/EMEA/ICH and DEA regulations. He has successfully brought new molecules from pre-clinical through phase I, II, and III to commercial launch in the US and EU markets. Prior to joining Aucta, he held roles of increasing responsibility with Johnson & Johnson, Ivax, Boehringer-Ingelheim, Sandoz, Exelixis, and Relypsa.

Mr. Ji holds an MS in Chemistry and an MS in Information management in information systems from Stevens Institute of Technology.

Aucta Pharmaceuticals is an emerging product development pharmaceutical company.  Aucta is implementing a branded/generic hybrid model, generating both near-term product revenue and mid/long-term investment return.  We aim to become a significant specialty pharmaceutical company in the U.S. marketplace integrating R&D, manufacturing, and commercialization.  We focus on improved dosage forms for patients with a therapeutic focus in CNS, Ophthalmology, and Inhalation areas. 

Aucta successfully launched its first branded product, Motpoly XR, in the epilepsy space with a targeted sales force in mid-February 2024. We are now expanding our commercial presence in the neurology/epilepsy sector by increasing our field sales territories to 20. Our objective is to enhance our marketing, managed care, and sales capabilities to support future pipeline products in neurology over the coming years

Position Description

The Specialty Account Manager will be an integral part of a sales team developing and managing an assigned territory. The primary responsibility of the Sales Representative will be to develop and manage a designated regional territory with the goal of maximizing and reaching sales forecasts. Expectations for the Sales Representative include being a self-starter, a team player, and responsible for identifying, ranking, prospecting, and developing key neurology practices. This also includes hospital-based business relationships within the targeted regional territory of Baltimore/Washington DC  .  You will be overseeing and leading the identification of business opportunities, building and fostering customer relationships, and ensuring the effective presentation of Motpoly XR to meet/exceed sales forecasts and goals.

We kindly request that applications be submitted only by individuals currently residing within the designated territory.

Who You Are

Energetic Pharmaceutical Sales person with a competitive spirit and experience in new drug product launches, preferably in the Epilepsy/Neurology space. You are an award-winning salesperson with a history of sales success within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or medical industry. At a minimum, you bring three years of pharmaceutical sales experience along with a Bachelor’s degree.

Key responsibilities for this role include:

·       Effectively communicate appropriate, therapeutic, disease state, and product information to customers to successfully promote the use of Motpoly XR within the territory

·       Utilize effective selling techniques and marketing strategies to create and expand Motpoly XR’s demand.

·       Develop a business plan for the assigned territory that is consistent with Aucta’s sales plans, strategies, and objectives.

·       Conducts quality sales conversations with all targeted customers.

·       Achieve quarterly sales goals within the territory while adhering to all ethical sales practices and required regulations.

·       Understands and demonstrates targeting principles.

·       Develop pre-call planning strategy for key targets.

·       Develop positive and interactive relationships with peers, customers, and Company support team members.

·       Responsible for ensuring high levels of call and field productivity.

·       Gathers and utilizes information from offices, pharmacists, and others to develop and implement specific strategies for territory prescribers.

·       Leverages sample program, literature, and other items to ensure physician awareness of Aucta Products.

·       Differentiates products from all competitors and responds to customer issues confidentially and appropriately.

·       Actively pursue continuous learning and professional development on efficient sales, communication & product knowledge training.

Minimum Qualifications for this role are as follows:    

·       Bachelor’s degree required.

·       A minimum of 2 years of biotech/pharma sales and product promotion is required preferably in the CNS therapeutic area.

·       Proven track record of consistent sales success and experience developing, implementing, executing, and monitoring success within each account.

·       Successful launch experience preferred, preferably in the CNS therapeutic area.

·       Proven business acumen with a strong track record of consistently exceeding territory performance goals. 

·       Demonstrated success in influence and negotiation skills.

·       Excellent oral, written, interpersonal, and listening skills.

·        Demonstrated leadership skills, including the ability to take initiative and drive results independently. Demonstrates proficiency in key competencies essential for success in this role.

·        Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a highly motivated self-starter within a team environment to deliver results.  Ability to learn, apply, and effectively communicate products and disease states.

·       Proficiency in Excel, Word, MS Teams, and Outlook. Flexibility to travel up to 30 percent, with potential variation based on territory size. Overnight stays may be required.

·       Must live within the territory/geography of responsibility

·       Possession of a valid Driver’s License with a clean driving record.

Salary Range

Aucta Pharmaceuticals considers a combination of the candidate’s education, training, experience, location, external market, and internal value when determining a salary level for potential new employees where you can use your experiences, perspectives, and skills to help make an impact on the lives of others.
The base salary range for this job is from $110,000.00 to $150,000.00 per year with a $40,000 annual target sales incentive, payable quarterly based on sales performance.

Benefits

We offer a competitive benefits package to all employees, including:

·       Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)

·       401k

·       Life Insurance

·       Disability

·       PTO

Aucta Pharmaceuticals is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Please refrain from forwarding unsolicited resumes from agencies to Aucta Pharmaceuticals. Aucta is not liable for any fees incurred from the use of resumes from this source. We only compensate agencies with whom we have a formal agreement. For recruitment inquiries, please reach out directly to our Human Resources department.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Aucta Pharmaceuticals is an emerging product development pharmaceutical company.  Aucta is implementing a branded/generic hybrid model, generating both near-term product revenue and mid/long-term investment return.  We aim to become a significant specialty pharmaceutical company in the U.S. marketplace integrating R&D, manufacturing, and commercialization.  We focus on improved dosage forms for patients with a therapeutic focus in CNS, Ophthalmology, and Inhalation areas. 

Aucta successfully launched its first branded product, Motpoly XR, in the epilepsy space with a targeted sales force in mid-February 2024. We are now expanding our commercial presence in the neurology/epilepsy sector by increasing our field sales territories to 20. Our objective is to enhance our marketing, managed care, and sales capabilities to support future pipeline products in neurology over the coming years

Position Description

The Specialty Account Manager will be an integral part of a sales team developing and managing an assigned territory. The primary responsibility of the Sales Representative will be to develop and manage a designated regional territory with the goal of maximizing and reaching sales forecasts. Expectations for the Sales Representative include being a self-starter, a team player, and responsible for identifying, ranking, prospecting, and developing key neurology practices. This also includes hospital-based business relationships within the targeted regional territory of Baltimore/Washington DC  .  You will be overseeing and leading the identification of business opportunities, building and fostering customer relationships, and ensuring the effective presentation of Motpoly XR to meet/exceed sales forecasts and goals.

We kindly request that applications be submitted only by individuals currently residing within the designated territory.

Who You Are

Energetic Pharmaceutical Sales person with a competitive spirit and experience in new drug product launches, preferably in the Epilepsy/Neurology space. You are an award-winning salesperson with a history of sales success within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or medical industry. At a minimum, you bring three years of pharmaceutical sales experience along with a Bachelor’s degree.

Key responsibilities for this role include:

·       Effectively communicate appropriate, therapeutic, disease state, and product information to customers to successfully promote the use of Motpoly XR within the territory

·       Utilize effective selling techniques and marketing strategies to create and expand Motpoly XR’s demand.

·       Develop a business plan for the assigned territory that is consistent with Aucta’s sales plans, strategies, and objectives.

·       Conducts quality sales conversations with all targeted customers.

·       Achieve quarterly sales goals within the territory while adhering to all ethical sales practices and required regulations.

·       Understands and demonstrates targeting principles.

·       Develop pre-call planning strategy for key targets.

·       Develop positive and interactive relationships with peers, customers, and Company support team members.

·       Responsible for ensuring high levels of call and field productivity.

·       Gathers and utilizes information from offices, pharmacists, and others to develop and implement specific strategies for territory prescribers.

·       Leverages sample program, literature, and other items to ensure physician awareness of Aucta Products.

·       Differentiates products from all competitors and responds to customer issues confidentially and appropriately.

·       Actively pursue continuous learning and professional development on efficient sales, communication & product knowledge training.

Minimum Qualifications for this role are as follows:    

·       Bachelor’s degree required.

·       A minimum of 2 years of biotech/pharma sales and product promotion is required preferably in the CNS therapeutic area.

·       Proven track record of consistent sales success and experience developing, implementing, executing, and monitoring success within each account.

·       Successful launch experience preferred, preferably in the CNS therapeutic area.

·       Proven business acumen with a strong track record of consistently exceeding territory performance goals. 

·       Demonstrated success in influence and negotiation skills.

·       Excellent oral, written, interpersonal, and listening skills.

·        Demonstrated leadership skills, including the ability to take initiative and drive results independently. Demonstrates proficiency in key competencies essential for success in this role.

·        Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a highly motivated self-starter within a team environment to deliver results.  Ability to learn, apply, and effectively communicate products and disease states.

·       Proficiency in Excel, Word, MS Teams, and Outlook. Flexibility to travel up to 30 percent, with potential variation based on territory size. Overnight stays may be required.

·       Must live within the territory/geography of responsibility

·       Possession of a valid Driver’s License with a clean driving record.

Salary Range

Aucta Pharmaceuticals considers a combination of the candidate’s education, training, experience, location, external market, and internal value when determining a salary level for potential new employees where you can use your experiences, perspectives, and skills to help make an impact on the lives of others.
The base salary range for this job is from $110,000.00 to $150,000.00 per year with a $40,000 annual target sales incentive, payable quarterly based on sales performance.

Benefits

We offer a competitive benefits package to all employees, including:

·       Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)

·       401k

·       Life Insurance

·       Disability

·       PTO

Aucta Pharmaceuticals is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Please refrain from forwarding unsolicited resumes from agencies to Aucta Pharmaceuticals. Aucta is not liable for any fees incurred from the use of resumes from this source. We only compensate agencies with whom we have a formal agreement. For recruitment inquiries, please reach out directly to our Human Resources department.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Aucta Pharmaceuticals is an emerging product development pharmaceutical company.  Aucta is implementing a branded/generic hybrid model, generating both near-term product revenue and mid/long-term investment return.  We aim to become a significant specialty pharmaceutical company in the U.S. marketplace integrating R&D, manufacturing, and commercialization.  We focus on improved dosage forms for patients with a therapeutic focus in CNS, Ophthalmology, and Inhalation areas. 

Aucta successfully launched its first branded product, Motpoly XR, in the epilepsy space with a targeted sales force in mid-February 2024. We are now expanding our commercial presence in the neurology/epilepsy sector by increasing our field sales territories to 20. Our objective is to enhance our marketing, managed care, and sales capabilities to support future pipeline products in neurology over the coming years

Position Description

The Specialty Account Manager will be an integral part of a sales team developing and managing an assigned territory. The primary responsibility of the Sales Representative will be to develop and manage a designated regional territory with the goal of maximizing and reaching sales forecasts. Expectations for the Sales Representative include being a self-starter, a team player, and responsible for identifying, ranking, prospecting, and developing key neurology practices. This also includes hospital-based business relationships within the targeted regional territory of Baltimore/Washington DC  .  You will be overseeing and leading the identification of business opportunities, building and fostering customer relationships, and ensuring the effective presentation of Motpoly XR to meet/exceed sales forecasts and goals.

We kindly request that applications be submitted only by individuals currently residing within the designated territory.

Who You Are

Energetic Pharmaceutical Sales person with a competitive spirit and experience in new drug product launches, preferably in the Epilepsy/Neurology space. You are an award-winning salesperson with a history of sales success within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or medical industry. At a minimum, you bring three years of pharmaceutical sales experience along with a Bachelor’s degree.

Key responsibilities for this role include:

·       Effectively communicate appropriate, therapeutic, disease state, and product information to customers to successfully promote the use of Motpoly XR within the territory

·       Utilize effective selling techniques and marketing strategies to create and expand Motpoly XR’s demand.

·       Develop a business plan for the assigned territory that is consistent with Aucta’s sales plans, strategies, and objectives.

·       Conducts quality sales conversations with all targeted customers.

·       Achieve quarterly sales goals within the territory while adhering to all ethical sales practices and required regulations.

·       Understands and demonstrates targeting principles.

·       Develop pre-call planning strategy for key targets.

·       Develop positive and interactive relationships with peers, customers, and Company support team members.

·       Responsible for ensuring high levels of call and field productivity.

·       Gathers and utilizes information from offices, pharmacists, and others to develop and implement specific strategies for territory prescribers.

·       Leverages sample program, literature, and other items to ensure physician awareness of Aucta Products.

·       Differentiates products from all competitors and responds to customer issues confidentially and appropriately.

·       Actively pursue continuous learning and professional development on efficient sales, communication & product knowledge training.

Minimum Qualifications for this role are as follows:    

·       Bachelor’s degree required.

·       A minimum of 2 years of biotech/pharma sales and product promotion is required preferably in the CNS therapeutic area.

·       Proven track record of consistent sales success and experience developing, implementing, executing, and monitoring success within each account.

·       Successful launch experience preferred, preferably in the CNS therapeutic area.

·       Proven business acumen with a strong track record of consistently exceeding territory performance goals. 

·       Demonstrated success in influence and negotiation skills.

·       Excellent oral, written, interpersonal, and listening skills.

·        Demonstrated leadership skills, including the ability to take initiative and drive results independently. Demonstrates proficiency in key competencies essential for success in this role.

·        Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a highly motivated self-starter within a team environment to deliver results.  Ability to learn, apply, and effectively communicate products and disease states.

·       Proficiency in Excel, Word, MS Teams, and Outlook. Flexibility to travel up to 30 percent, with potential variation based on territory size. Overnight stays may be required.

·       Must live within the territory/geography of responsibility

·       Possession of a valid Driver’s License with a clean driving record.

Salary Range

Aucta Pharmaceuticals considers a combination of the candidate’s education, training, experience, location, external market, and internal value when determining a salary level for potential new employees where you can use your experiences, perspectives, and skills to help make an impact on the lives of others.
The base salary range for this job is from $110,000.00 to $150,000.00 per year with a $40,000 annual target sales incentive, payable quarterly based on sales performance.

Benefits

We offer a competitive benefits package to all employees, including:

·       Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)

·       401k

·       Life Insurance

·       Disability

·       PTO

Aucta Pharmaceuticals is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Please refrain from forwarding unsolicited resumes from agencies to Aucta Pharmaceuticals. Aucta is not liable for any fees incurred from the use of resumes from this source. We only compensate agencies with whom we have a formal agreement. For recruitment inquiries, please reach out directly to our Human Resources department.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Aucta Pharmaceuticals is an emerging product development pharmaceutical company.  Aucta is implementing a branded/generic hybrid model, generating both near-term product revenue and mid/long-term investment return.  We aim to become a significant specialty pharmaceutical company in the U.S. marketplace integrating R&D, manufacturing, and commercialization.  We focus on improved dosage forms for patients with a therapeutic focus in CNS, rare disease, and innovating new drug delivery systems.

Aucta successfully launched its first branded product, Motpoly XR, in the epilepsy space with a targeted sales force of 20 field and 2 inside territories. We are now expanding our commercial presence in the neurology/epilepsy sector in late Q1 2026 in preparation for additional new products. Our objective is to enhance our marketing, managed care, and sales capabilities to support future pipeline products in neurology over the coming years.

Position Description

This new Inside Sales Consultant is an entry-level position being added to our established sales team, tasked with generating interest from prescribing physicians and cultivating Motpoly XR sales leads for the field team. You will be at the epicenter of this exciting product launch, coordinating with office staff, physicians and the sales team. Your energy and professionalism over the phone will often be the first exposure these potential customers have to Aucta Pharmaceuticals – you need to shine! You will “own” some accounts and develop long term relationships with customers, guiding them through the sales process. Other leads you generate will be handed over to team members.  You are expected to meet/exceed outreach activity goals across the country from inside the corporate office in NJ.

This entry-level position does not require previous inside sales or pharmaceutical experience, but it does require strong communication and organizational skills, and a desire to learn and understand persuasive selling.  It is a dynamic, rapidly evolving environment, requiring a sense of urgency, hunger to succeed, ability to navigate physician offices remotely, and an altruistic approach to the business. You will report to the VP, Commercial Operations. It is required that you successfully complete Aucta Pharmaceuticals product and sales training.

Primary Responsibilities for this Role:

·       Conduct telephone, email and fax outreach to all targeted customers and key office staff in a professional manner.

·       Coordinate and align efforts with 2 regional business managers to help identify and expand neurology practices who have an interest in learning more about Motpoly XR from field personnel located throughout the US. This may involve working directly with field representatives and physician offices to schedule in-person sales meetings.

·       Adhere to all PHRMA, Compliance, and Regulatory guidelines for pharmaceutical promotion.

·       Utilize sales reports to perform effective targeting.

·       Leverage marketing programs, literature, and other collateral assets to ensure physician awareness of Motpoly XR and future Aucta Products.

·       Ability to provide feedback to upper management on challenges and opportunities identified through physician interactions.

·       Learn and grow in the role of an inside sales consultant.

·       Accurately document and utilize prior notes from office interactions to allow for relationship development and a continuum of the sales process.

Required Qualifications for this Role:

·       BS or BA degree required.

·       Business, Communications or Life Sciences degree preferred with strong communication skills and the ability to effectively present information over the phone 

·       Exceptional oral and written communication skills, coupled with strong verbal, interpersonal, and listening abilities.

·       Proficiency or demonstrated ability to quickly learn standard software programs including Excel, Word, MS Teams, Veeva and Outlook.

·       Must be in reasonable commuting distance to Basking Ridge, NJ. This position is office based five days a week.

Work Location:

This position is based at our new Basking Ridge, NJ location. It is an office-based role, requiring presence 5 days a week.

Salary Range

Aucta Pharmaceuticals considers a combination of the candidate’s education, training, experience, location, external market, and internal value when determining a salary level for potential new employees where you can use your experiences, perspectives, and skills to help make an impact on the lives of others.
Base Salary:  $50,000-$65,000 per year, based on relevant skills and previous experience.

Bonus Incentive:  An annual bonus with opportunity for additional sales bonuses based on shared attainment of sales and performance goals.

Benefits

We offer a competitive benefits package to all employees, including:

• Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)

• 401k

• Life      Insurance

• Disability

• PTO

Aucta Pharmaceuticals is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Please refrain from forwarding unsolicited resumes from agencies to Aucta Pharmaceuticals. Aucta is not liable for any fees incurred from the use of resumes from this source. We only compensate agencies with whom we have a formal agreement. For recruitment inquiries, please reach out directly to our Human Resources department.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Must have a Master’s Degree in Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, or Industrial Pharmacy plus skills and knowledge in Change Controls, MEP, IQ/OQ/PQ, SOP, Validation protocols, BMS.

Job location: Piscataway, NJ. $97,115~$99,000/year. Standard benefits. Submit résumé referencing job code DHS001 to HR, Aucta Pharmaceuticals, Inc., 71 Suttons Lane, Piscataway, NJ 08854.