Senior Director, Medical Affairs – Neurology/CNS
Praxis
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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Salary
💰 $275,000 - $335,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Serve as the Medical Affairs leader for Neurology, representing Praxis internally and externally with KOLs, investigators, and advocacy organizations.
- Lead the development and execution of integrated medical strategy across the product lifecycle.
- Shape disease-state strategy, scientific exchange, and evidence generation plans.
- Design and execute key initiatives including advisory boards, congress strategy and engagement, publication planning, field medical strategy.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders, including KOLs, academic institutions, and patient advocacy groups.
- Partner cross-functionally with Clinical Development, Commercial, Regulatory, and other key functions to ensure alignment and impact.
- Lead Investigator-Initiated Studies (IIS) and company-sponsored research strategy.
- Oversee vendors, budgets, and operational execution with a focus on quality and compliance.
Requirements
- Advanced degree: MD/DO, PharmD, or PhD with strong relevant experience in Neurology/CNS - such as Epilepsy, Movement Disorders, or adjacent indications.
- 10+ years of experience in Medical Affairs and/or in combination with Clinical Research, within a Biotechnology/Pharmaceutical Organization.
- Demonstrated leadership experience at the Director or Senior Director or equivalent level.
- Proven ability to organize and lead scientific advisory panels, foster KOL relationships, and to clearly communicate complex scientific and medical information to stakeholders.
- Solid understanding of U.S. regulations governing Medical Affairs activities.
- Experience across product lifecycles, from late-stage clinical development through post-marketing strategy and safety monitoring.
Benefits
- 99% of the premium paid for medical, dental and vision plans.
- Company-paid life insurance, AD&D, disability benefits, and voluntary plans.
- 401(k) matching dollar-for-dollar up to 6%.
- Long-term stock incentives and ESPP.
- Discretionary quarterly bonus.
- Flexible wellness benefit.
- Generous PTO.
- Paid holidays and company-wide shutdowns.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
medical strategy developmentevidence generationpublication planningclinical researchinvestigator-initiated studiesbudget managementoperational executionquality complianceproduct lifecycle managementscientific exchange
Soft Skills
leadershiprelationship buildingcommunicationorganizational skillscross-functional collaborationstakeholder engagementstrategic thinkingadvisory panel organizationproblem-solvinginfluencing
Certifications
MDDOPharmDPhD