Head of Global Medical Affairs

About the role

The Opportunity Praxis is hiring a dedicated and experienced leader to serve as Head of Global Medical Affairs. You'll be responsible for building and leading the team with the goal of enhancing the development and commercialization of our neuroscience pipeline.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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 manage a Medical Science Liaison team and a Medical Information team.
• Develop and implement Medical Communication and Disease State Awareness strategies.
• Develop and execute life cycle management plans.
• Possess an understanding of government and industry guidelines, regulations, laws, etc., for appropriate scientific/medical exchange and communication with customers.
• Provide direction and input to deliver integrated evidence to support successful reimbursement and market-access strategies.
• Work closely with members of the senior management team, to develop the overall strategic direction for Praxis; evaluate alternative strategies, identify competitive issues, capitalize on core strengths, and develop and implement operating plans to achieve objectives for profitable growth.
• Help represent Praxis in the context of conferences, presentations, industry, and investment groups.

Qualifications and Key Success Factors

• Advanced Scientific or Clinical degree is required (MD, PhD or PharmD) with a demonstrated passion for neuroscience.
• 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.
• Customer-focused: Keep patients, payers and physicians front and center in their daily work and collaborate to solve critical scientific and business challenges.
• Ability to lead by example, attract and develop talent, build interdependent partnerships and create a culture of collaboration and teamwork that fosters open communication, constructive conflict resolution and organizational flexibility.
• Extensive experience in launch and commercialization of specialty drugs and direct interaction with the FDA and international regulatory agencies is highly desirable.

Physical and Mental Requirements

Regular use of a computer, devices or other office equipment, clear communication, and occasional movement. Comfort with screen work, basic hand coordination, and focus.

Compensation & Benefits

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. Thinking about the future? We match dollar-for-dollar up to 6% on eligible 401(k) contributions and sweeten the deal with long-term stock incentives and ESPP. We provide a discretionary quarterly bonus, an extremely flexible wellness benefit, generous PTO, paid holidays and company-wide shutdowns. Not to mention, you'll also be joining a phenomenal crew of colleagues who are smart, engaged and inspiring. We aim high, collaborate hard, and produce results. Let’s achieve the impossible together!

Company Overview

Praxis Precision Medicines is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company translating genetic insights into the development of therapies for central nervous system disorders characterized by neuronal imbalance. At Praxis we share a common vision of reshaping the human condition into a more freeing and fulfilled existence by developing high impact medicines for patients and families affected by and living with complex brain disorders. Our core Values of Trust, Ownership, Curiosity and Results are foundational to every aspect of our business and are exemplified by each and every one of our team members.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, religious creed, color, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, genetics, military service and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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