Epilepsies Therapeutic Area Lead, Global Medical Affairs

Role Summary

Epilepsies Therapeutic Area Lead, Global Medical Affairs. Location: This position may be performed remotely, but requires the flexibility and willingness to travel as needed. The role involves supporting the epilepsy portfolio by defining and executing a comprehensive strategy that spans the product lifecycle—from late-stage clinical development through post-marketing and safety monitoring. You will report to the Head of Global Medical Affairs and lead all Medical Affairs enabling functions for the therapeutic area, including operational execution, external vendor oversight, and budget management, while building relationships with the medical and scientific community, including key opinion leaders and patient advocacy organizations, to support scientific exchange, inform strategy, and identify emerging medical and healthcare trends. You will collaborate cross-functionally to align the therapeutic area Medical Affairs strategy with corporate objectives and ensure regulatory compliance and adherence to company policies and standard operating procedures.

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, and 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, and 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; Epileptologist 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.

Additional Requirements

• The physical and mental requirements of the role include regular use of a computer and other office equipment, clear communication, and occasional movement. Requires comfort with screen work, basic hand coordination, and focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.