Head of Global Medical Affairs

The role

The Head of Global Medical Affairs will build and lead the medical affairs function to support the development and commercialization of a neuroscience pipeline. This role involves strategic planning, managing medical teams, and collaborating with cross-functional groups to implement company strategy.

What you will do

• Build and lead the medical affairs function to support commercial launches
• Lead, manage and develop a medical affairs team and support functions
• Implement process and operating procedures consistent with development organization guidance
• Develop and manage Medical Science Liaison and Medical Information teams
• Develop and implement Medical Communication and Disease State Awareness strategies
• Develop and execute life cycle management plans
• Partner with KOLs to gather information on therapeutic area issues
• Lead development of publication plans, KOL engagement, medical education, advisory boards, and congress activities
• Collaborate with Clinical Development and Commercial teams on educational materials
• Provide direction for integrated evidence to support reimbursement and market-access

Required qualifications

• Advanced Scientific or Clinical degree (MD, PhD or PharmD)
• Demonstrated passion for neuroscience
• Minimum of 15 years of applicable experience within a medical affairs leadership role in the pharmaceutical industry, including global experience
• Ability to build, lead and develop a team of highly performing and motivated medical affairs individuals
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent understanding of healthcare
• Regular use of a computer, devices or other office equipment
• Clear communication
• Occasional movement
• Comfort with screen work, basic hand coordination, and focus

Nice to have

• Prior experience thriving in a small/entrepreneurial setting
• Extensive experience in launch and commercialization of specialty drugs
• Direct interaction with the FDA and international regulatory agencies

Benefits

• 99% of the premium paid for medical, dental and vision plans
• Company-paid life insurance
• AD&D
• Disability benefits
• Voluntary plans to personalize coverage
• Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match up to 6%
• Long-term stock incentives
• ESPP
• Discretionary quarterly bonus
• Flexible wellness benefit
• Generous PTO
• Paid holidays and company-wide shutdowns

About the company

Praxis Precision Medicines is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company translating genetic insights into the development of therapies for central nervous system disorders. The company focuses on developing high impact medicines for patients and families affected by complex brain disorders.