Praxis

Executive Director – Process Chemistry

Praxis

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Salary

💰 $280,000 - $306,000 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Own and drive the global API strategy across Praxis’ portfolio.
  • Lead the design, development, and industrialization of robust, phase-appropriate drug substance processes.
  • Act as a thought leader and decision-maker in CMC governance forums.
  • Build and lead a high-performing, multidisciplinary ecosystem of internal talent and external partners.
  • Define and execute vendor strategy, including partner selection, technical oversight, contract negotiation, and performance governance.
  • Ensure seamless integration with Analytical, Formulations, Regulatory, Quality, and Clinical Supply.

Requirements

  • Ph.D. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related discipline.
  • 12+ years of progressive leadership in process development and CMC strategy.
  • Proven track record of leading API development and scale-up through global regulatory submissions and commercial launch.
  • Deep technical knowledge spanning small molecules and oligonucleotides, with fluency in emerging manufacturing technologies.
  • Strong leadership in global vendor and alliance management.
  • Strategic thinker with exceptional problem-solving skills.
  • Operates with urgency, scientific rigor, and enterprise thinking.
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.
  • 401(k) matching dollar-for-dollar up to 6% on eligible contributions.
  • Long-term stock incentives and ESPP.
  • Discretionary quarterly bonus.
  • Extremely flexible wellness benefit.
  • Generous PTO, paid holidays and company-wide shutdowns.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
API developmentprocess developmentCMC strategydrug substance processesemerging manufacturing technologiesscale-upglobal regulatory submissionscommercial launchanalytical integrationformulations integration
Soft Skills
leadershipstrategic thinkingproblem-solvingdecision-makingoperational urgencyscientific rigorenterprise thinkingcollaborationcommunicationvendor management
Certifications
Ph.D. in ChemistryPh.D. in Chemical EngineeringPh.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences