Praxis Precision Medicines, Inc.

Head of Global Medical Affairs

United States - Remote · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$310k-$360kDetected 14 days ago

FDA RegulatoryResearchLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationPublic Speaking

About the role

Praxis is hiring a dedicated and experienced leader to serve as Head of Global Medical Affairs.
The role will actively participate in strategic planning, ongoing and new development projects, existing and future corporate alliances, and partnering discussions.
It is an ideal opportunity for a hands-on builder who brings both scientific rigor and strategic judgment-someone energized by creating Medical Affairs excellence from the ground up and translating complex science into real impact for patients.

As a key contributor you will work closely with a cross-functional group that includes counterparts in Research & Development and Commercial to implement and ensure an all- encompassing strategy.
Identify, define and implement process and operating procedures for this group which are consistent with general guidance already in place for the development organization.
Develop and execute life cycle management plans.
Partner with KOLs to gather information on current focused therapeutic area issues and questions.
Customer-focused: Keep patients, payers and physicians front and center in their daily work and collaborate to solve critical scientific and business challenges.
We aim high, collaborate hard, and produce results.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

Minimum of 15 years of applicable experience within a medical affairs leadership role in the pharmaceutical industry, including global experience.
Demonstrate an ability to build, lead and develop a team of highly performing and motivated medical affairs individuals.
A visionary business leader with a track-record of inspiring, influencing, and supporting direct and cross functional teams.
Prior experience thriving in a small/entrepreneurial setting is preferred.
Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, including ability to effectively articulate highly technical/complex scientific data and concepts to audiences with various levels of scientific and technical knowledge.
Excellent understanding of healthcare and a curiosity for business opportunities.

Help represent Praxis in the context of conferences, presentations, industry, and investment groups.
Advanced Scientific or Clinical degree is required (MD, PhD or PharmD) with a demonstrated passion for neuroscience.

To round out our world-class total rewards package, we provide annualized base salary compensation in the range listed below.
Final salary range may be modified commensurate with job level, education, and experience.
$310,000 - $360,000 USD

Build out and lead the medical affairs function to support commercial launches of new products into the marketplace.
Lead, manage and develop a best-in-class, high-performance medical affairs team and related support functions.
Develop and manage a Medical Science Liaison team and a Medical Information team.
Develop and implement Medical Communication and Disease State Awareness strategies.
Collaborate with the Clinical Development and Commercial teams with the development of education material for providers and patients that is medically accurate and appropriate.
Provide direction and input to deliver integrated evidence to support successful reimbursement and market-access strategies.
At Praxis, we believe that taking care of our people (and their people) is important, so we provide a world class benefits package to help you thrive.
This includes 99% of the premium paid for medical, dental and vision plans.
We also provide company-paid life insurance, AD&D, disability benefits, and voluntary plans to personalize your coverage.

Possess an understanding of government and industry guidelines, regulations, laws, etc., for appropriate scientific/medical exchange and communication with customers.

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