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Role Description

The Senior Director, Medical Affairs, Movement Disorders Lead is responsible for defining and executing the Medical Affairs strategy for Movement Disorder therapeutic area across the product lifecycle—from late-stage clinical development through post-marketing and safety monitoring.

Working closely with the Head of Global Medical Affairs, you will lead all Medical Affairs enabling functions for their therapeutic area, including:

• Operational execution
• External vendor oversight
• Budget management

You’ll establish and maintain strong relationships with the medical and scientific community, including:

• Key opinion leaders
• Patient advocacy organizations

You'll collaborate cross-functionally to ensure alignment of the therapeutic area Medical Affairs strategy with overall corporate objectives and ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, company policies, and standard operating procedures.

Primary Responsibilities

• Serve as the Medical Affairs leader for the therapeutic area, both internally and externally, representing Praxis with KOLs, investigators, patient advocacy groups, and at scientific and industry forums.
• Lead the development and execution of integrated medical brand and disease-state strategies, including:
• Advisory boards
• Congress planning and execution
• Field medical tactics
• Publication strategy
• Medical review activities
• Proactively build and manage relationships with healthcare professionals, academic institutions, and patient advocacy organizations relevant to the therapeutic area.
• Partner cross-functionally with Marketing, Business Insights, Business Development, Finance, Legal, and other functions to support and advance corporate strategic objectives.
• Develop and execute Medical Affairs plans, including:
• Publication planning
• Medical advisory boards
• Educational programs
• Training initiatives
• Scientific conferences
• Lead the development, execution, and governance of Investigator-Initiated Studies (IIS) and company-sponsored research strategies.
• Oversee external vendors and operational activities to ensure timely, high-quality, and compliant execution.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (MD or DO) with 10+ years of experience in Medical Affairs and/or clinical research; Neurologist preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in Medical Affairs or Clinical Research with a consistent record of high performance.
• Strong people leadership, collaboration, and team-building skills.
• Proven ability to organize and lead scientific advisory panels and to clearly communicate complex scientific and medical information to internal and external stakeholders.
• Solid understanding of U.S. regulations governing Medical Affairs activities.
• High intellectual curiosity with an innovative, problem-solving mindset and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, agile environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust-based relationships and foster diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and results-driven, with a strong commitment to quality and compliance.
• Ability to lead by example, develop talent, build strong cross-functional partnerships, and foster a collaborative, high-performing culture.

Requirements

• 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.
• Comfort with screen work, basic hand coordination, and focus.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

Benefits

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

Company Description

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.

• Core Values: Trust, Ownership, Curiosity, and Results.