Praxis Precision Medicines, Inc. · 20 hours ago
Principal Scientist, Analytical Development
United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$162K/yr - $182K/yr
5+ years expPraxis Precision Medicines, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing therapies for central nervous system disorders. The Principal Scientist in Analytical Development will lead the analytical function, ensuring efficient and controlled processes while collaborating with various teams to support the clinical and commercial pipeline.
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Responsibilities
Involved in all analytical deliverables with CMC program while acting as Analytical lead, including management and execution of analytical testing and for the Analytical Development team and our external network, especially as it relates to method development, validation and GMP testing. This includes technical troubleshooting, data interpretation, reviewing method validation documents, authoring CoA-s, stability reports
Direct management of our external network providers that execute Analytical Development activities to ensure deliverables and continuously improve on efficiency
Leading the design and development of phase-appropriate quality control strategies, specifications, and stability studies for drug substance and drug product
Contribute to the overall CMC team in terms of execution but also development of our CMC operations function, process improvement
Collaborate with other functions of Praxis CMC to establish the technical and business practices of the team
Qualification
Required
Advanced degree (PhD or Masters degree with related experience) in Analytical Chemistry or related discipline with 5-7 years of industry experience
Industry experience in Analytical Development specifically for small molecule drug substance and solid oral drug products is required
Strong knowledge of US and EU cGMP requirements and best practices relating to drug substances and drug products
Ability to interpret and implement, as appropriate, compendia-based testing requirements for drug substances and drug products
Involvement in reference standard management and stability oversight
Demonstrated success in building and maintaining productive partnerships with third-party CRO /CMO partners and associated service providers to develop and manufacturing pharmaceutical products
Fluid and conversant with GMP and quality control
Demonstrates a high level of intellectual curiosity, innovation and creative problem solving with an entrepreneurial spirit; can thrive in an agile environment
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to develop important relationships that include trust and encourage diversity in all its forms
Highly organized and detail-oriented with a passion to deliver quality results
The physical and mental requirements of our roles include but are not limited to regular use of a computer, devices or other office equipment, clear communication, and occasional movement
Preferred
Preferred with biopharmaceutical innovator or CMO
Experience with oligonucleotide drug substance and/or drug products desirable
Experience with CMC development and support across all phases of drug development from initial regulatory filings through registration, validation and launch preferred
Experience in support of late-stage / commercial products including product monitoring, improvement and issue resolution 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
Match dollar-for-dollar up to 6% on eligible 401(k) contributions
Long-term stock incentives
ESPP
Discretionary quarterly bonus
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.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.67BKey Investors
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Leadership Team
Marcio Souza
President and CEO
Tim Kelly
Chief Financial Officer
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