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Praxis Precision Medicines, Inc. · 1 day ago

Clinical Operations Lead

Praxis Precision Medicines is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing therapies for central nervous system disorders. They are seeking a Clinical Operations Lead to drive clinical studies from protocol to database lock, ensuring timely and budget-compliant execution while collaborating cross-functionally to overcome challenges.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Lead the study team to design, develop, execute and deliver clinical studies in accordance with clinical development plans and strategy and according to established timelines and budget
Serve as a Clinical Operations representative at the program level and liaise cross-functionally to support efficient and timely execution of studies within a clinical program
Monitor progress of clinical study activities and report on the progress of the clinical trials within an assigned program, including budget and timelines
Lead the evaluation, selection, and oversight of CROs and other vendors to ensure successful clinical study implementation and execution on assigned clinical program. This includes guidance on the framework for contract negotiations and vendor selection, and review and approval of vendor contracts and scope of works
Provides strategic and tactical guidance in risk management and anticipate/recognize risks and issues on assigned programs and associated studies; manage resolution and/or escalation of study related issues with management
Contribute to the writing and review of clinical documents such as protocols, informed consent forms, investigator brochures, monitoring plans, clinical study reports and DSURs on assigned program
Liaise with clinical site staff and investigators as appropriate to ensure optimal Sponsor-site relationships
May perform the Clinical Trial Manager (CTM) function on one or more trials as needed
Direct initiatives to identify and implement best practices and continuous improvement plans in Clinical Operations

Qualification

Clinical trial managementStudy designExecutionRegulatory knowledgeCRO managementCross-functional collaborationMentoring experienceProblem solvingCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Bachelor's degree required; in a scientific field helpful, advanced scientific degree a plus
8+ years Industry experience directly managing clinical trials required. Must have worked within sponsor organization, although can be in combination with academic and CRO experience
In-depth knowledge of clinical study operations, ICH-GCP Guidelines and other applicable regulatory requirements
Demonstrated experience in study management/monitoring, as well as working, negotiating and managing performance of CROs and other external partners supporting study execution
Experience mentoring and directing members of clinical operations teams
Experience working with cross functional team members (e.g., Quality Assurance, Data Management, Biostats, Medical Writing, Safety, Clinical Supply Chain, Finance)
Intellectual curiosity: ability to think critically in a fast-paced environment, with a keen sense of urgency and demonstrated creative problem solving
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated and able to work autonomously, with a passion to deliver quality results
Strong verbal and written communication skills with an ability to build relationships internally and externally

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
An extremely flexible wellness benefit
Generous PTO
Paid holidays
Company-wide shutdowns.

Company

Praxis Precision Medicines, Inc.

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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.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$1.67B
Key Investors
Eventide
2026-01-06Post Ipo Equity· $575M
2025-10-16Post Ipo Equity· $525M
2024-03-28Post Ipo Equity· $200M

Leadership Team

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Marcio Souza
President and CEO
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Tim Kelly
Chief Financial Officer
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