Commercial Lead, Developmental Epileptic Encephalopathies (DEEs)

Location:   This position may be performed remotely but requires flexibility and a willingness to travel as needed. 

Overview: Praxis is seeking an experienced, execution-oriented leader to drive the development and implementation of our commercial strategy for our rare epilepsy programs (DEEs). In this foundational role, you will lead launch readiness, build a high-performing team to execute the marketing strategy for the brand and deliver a best-in-class launch. The ideal candidate brings recent launch experience, sharp strategic thinking, and a proven ability to collaborate across diverse teams to drive aligned execution.   

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Develop and implement the strategic launch plan for relutrigine and elsunersen  
• Build and manage a high performing brand team 
• Partner with various cross functional partners to pull through launch strategies including medical affairs, sales, corporate communications, market access, etc. 
• Lead and execute a best-in-class launch  

Qualifications and Key Success Factors:  

• Rare disease experience, particularly pediatric is highly desirable  
• 10+ years of commercial experience in biotech or pharma, including direct launch experience. Demonstrated ability to build brand strategies and execute launch plans end-to-end. Global experience and / or antisense oligonucleotide (ASO) experience is desirable but not necessary.  
• Ability to leverage insights and data to shape strategy and optimize execution.
• Proven track record of cross-functional leadership skills; experience building trust across a diverse group of stakeholders, and building a winning culture.
• Self-starter who works successfully in a fast paced, start-up environment.
• Ability to identify a path forward in ambiguous situations as well as to gain consensus amongst stakeholders with differing perspectives.
• Domestic and international travel as required.
• The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Work is performed in a remote, work from home environment. The employee is regularly required to sit; use hands and fingers; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb or balance. Movement through sites and labs may occasionally be required as employee may need to visit these environments. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Visual acuity is required to read and produce accurate materials. Use of keyboards and cellular devices.  

Compensation & Benefits 

At Praxis, we believe that taking care of our people (and their people) is important, so we provide a world class benefits package to help you thrive. This includes 99% of the premium paid for medical, dental and vision plans. We also provide company-paid life insurance, AD&D, disability benefits, and voluntary plans to personalize your coverage. Thinking about the future? We match dollar-for-dollar up to 6% on eligible 401(k) contributions and sweeten the deal with long-term stock incentives and ESPP. We provide a discretionary quarterly bonus, an extremely flexible wellness benefit, generous PTO, paid holidays and company-wide shutdowns. Not to mention, you’ll also be joining a phenomenal crew of colleagues who are smart, engaged and inspiring. We aim high, collaborate hard, and produce results. Let’s achieve the impossible together!