Role Summary
Head of Global Medical Affairs. Remote work is possible but travel as needed is required. Lead the medical affairs function to support development and commercialization of the neuroscience pipeline, building a high-performance team and partnering with R&D and Commercial to implement an integrated strategy. Drive medical affairs excellence from the ground up and translate complex science into real patient impact. Responsibilities
Build out and lead the medical affairs function to support commercial launches of new products into the marketplace. Lead, manage and develop a best-in-class, high-performance medical affairs team and related support functions. Identify, define and implement process and operating procedures for this group which are consistent with general guidance already in place for the development organization. Develop and manage a Medical Science Liaison team and a Medical Information team. Develop and implement Medical Communication and Disease State Awareness strategies. Develop and execute life cycle management plans. Partner with KOLs to gather information on current focused therapeutic area issues and questions. Lead the development of product publication plans, key opinion leader engagement plans, medical education plans, advisory boards, medical symposia, congress activities and compassionate use/post-trial access programs. Collaborate with the Clinical Development and Commercial teams with the development of education material for providers and patients that is medically accurate and appropriate. Possess an understanding of government and industry guidelines, regulations, laws, etc., for appropriate scientific/medical exchange and communication with customers. Provide direction and input to deliver integrated evidence to support successful reimbursement and market-access strategies. Work closely with members of the senior management team to develop the overall strategic direction for Praxis; evaluate alternative strategies, identify competitive issues, capitalize on core strengths, and develop and implement operating plans to achieve objectives for profitable growth. Help represent Praxis in the context of conferences, presentations, industry, and investment groups. Qualifications
Required: Advanced Scientific or Clinical degree (MD, PhD or PharmD) with a demonstrated passion for neuroscience. Required: Minimum of 15 years of applicable experience within a medical affairs leadership role in the pharmaceutical industry, including global experience. Required: Demonstrate an ability to build, lead and develop a team of highly performing and motivated medical affairs individuals. Required: A visionary business leader with a track-record of inspiring, influencing, and supporting direct and cross functional teams. Preferred: Prior experience thriving in a small/entrepreneurial setting. Required: Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, including ability to effectively articulate highly technical/complex scientific data and concepts to audiences with various levels of scientific and technical knowledge. Required: Excellent understanding of healthcare and a curiosity for business opportunities. Required: Customer-focused: Keep patients, payers and physicians front and center in daily work and collaborate to solve critical scientific and business challenges. Required: Ability to lead by example, attract and develop talent, build interdependent partnerships and create a culture of collaboration and teamwork that fosters open communication, constructive conflict resolution and organizational flexibility. Preferred: Extensive experience in launch and commercialization of specialty drugs and direct interaction with the FDA and international regulatory agencies. Required: The physical and mental requirements of the role include regular use of a computer, clear communication, and occasional movement; comfortable with screen work and focus; reasonable accommodations may be made for disabilities. Education
MD, PhD, or PharmD (advanced scientific/clinical degree) Additional Requirements
Location: Remote with willingness to travel as needed. Physical/mental requirements as listed in qualifications.
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Head of Global Medical Affairs. Remote work is possible but travel as needed is required. Lead the medical affairs function to support development and commercialization of the neuroscience pipeline, building a high-performance team and partnering with R&D and Commercial to implement an integrated strategy. Drive medical affairs excellence from the ground up and translate complex science into real patient impact. Responsibilities
Build out and lead the medical affairs function to support commercial launches of new products into the marketplace. Lead, manage and develop a best-in-class, high-performance medical affairs team and related support functions. Identify, define and implement process and operating procedures for this group which are consistent with general guidance already in place for the development organization. Develop and manage a Medical Science Liaison team and a Medical Information team. Develop and implement Medical Communication and Disease State Awareness strategies. Develop and execute life cycle management plans. Partner with KOLs to gather information on current focused therapeutic area issues and questions. Lead the development of product publication plans, key opinion leader engagement plans, medical education plans, advisory boards, medical symposia, congress activities and compassionate use/post-trial access programs. Collaborate with the Clinical Development and Commercial teams with the development of education material for providers and patients that is medically accurate and appropriate. Possess an understanding of government and industry guidelines, regulations, laws, etc., for appropriate scientific/medical exchange and communication with customers. Provide direction and input to deliver integrated evidence to support successful reimbursement and market-access strategies. Work closely with members of the senior management team to develop the overall strategic direction for Praxis; evaluate alternative strategies, identify competitive issues, capitalize on core strengths, and develop and implement operating plans to achieve objectives for profitable growth. Help represent Praxis in the context of conferences, presentations, industry, and investment groups. Qualifications
Required: Advanced Scientific or Clinical degree (MD, PhD or PharmD) with a demonstrated passion for neuroscience. Required: Minimum of 15 years of applicable experience within a medical affairs leadership role in the pharmaceutical industry, including global experience. Required: Demonstrate an ability to build, lead and develop a team of highly performing and motivated medical affairs individuals. Required: A visionary business leader with a track-record of inspiring, influencing, and supporting direct and cross functional teams. Preferred: Prior experience thriving in a small/entrepreneurial setting. Required: Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, including ability to effectively articulate highly technical/complex scientific data and concepts to audiences with various levels of scientific and technical knowledge. Required: Excellent understanding of healthcare and a curiosity for business opportunities. Required: Customer-focused: Keep patients, payers and physicians front and center in daily work and collaborate to solve critical scientific and business challenges. Required: Ability to lead by example, attract and develop talent, build interdependent partnerships and create a culture of collaboration and teamwork that fosters open communication, constructive conflict resolution and organizational flexibility. Preferred: Extensive experience in launch and commercialization of specialty drugs and direct interaction with the FDA and international regulatory agencies. Required: The physical and mental requirements of the role include regular use of a computer, clear communication, and occasional movement; comfortable with screen work and focus; reasonable accommodations may be made for disabilities. Education
MD, PhD, or PharmD (advanced scientific/clinical degree) Additional Requirements
Location: Remote with willingness to travel as needed. Physical/mental requirements as listed in qualifications.
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