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Praxis Precision Medicines, Inc. · 7 hours ago

Head of Global Medical Affairs

United States

Full-time

Remote

Director/Executive

$310K/yr - $360K/yr

15+ years exp

Praxis Precision Medicines is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing therapies for central nervous system disorders. The Head of Global Medical Affairs will lead and build the medical affairs team, driving the strategy and execution of medical affairs excellence to support the commercialization of new products.

Alternative MedicineBiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPrecision Medicine

Comp. & Benefits

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

Partner with KOLs to gather information on current focused therapeutic area issues and questions

Lead the development of product publication plans, key opinion leader engagement plans, medical education plans, advisory boards, medical symposia, congress activities and compassionate use/post-trial access programs

Collaborate with the Clinical Development and Commercial teams with the development of education material for providers and patients that is medically accurate and appropriate

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

Qualification

Advanced Scientific DegreeMedical Affairs LeadershipNeuroscience ExpertiseTeam DevelopmentRegulatory InteractionCommunication SkillsCustomer FocusCollaboration

Required

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

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

Preferred

Prior experience thriving in a small/entrepreneurial setting is preferred

Benefits

99% of the premium paid for medical, dental and vision plans.

Company-paid life insurance

AD&D

Disability benefits

Voluntary plans to personalize your coverage.

We match dollar-for-dollar up to 6% on eligible 401(k) contributions

Long-term stock incentives

ESPP.

Discretionary quarterly bonus

Extremely flexible wellness benefit

Generous PTO

Paid holidays

Company-wide shutdowns.

Company

Praxis Precision Medicines, Inc.

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.

Founded in 2015

Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA

51-200 employees