Executive Director, Process Chemistry

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!

To round out our world-class total rewards package, we provide annualized base salary compensation in the range listed below.  Final salary range may be modified commensurate with job level, education, and experience.

Annualized Base Salary

$280,000

As Executive Director of Process Chemistry, you will be the enterprise leader for Praxis’ drug substance strategy across our full portfolio, spanning small molecules and oligonucleotides.

You’ll set the vision and execution path for API development from early-stage clinical through global commercialization—aligning scientific innovation, regulatory foresight, and supply chain scalability to deliver high-impact therapies with speed and rigor.

Operating as a key architect of our CMC strategy, you’ll integrate deeply with Research, Development, Manufacturing, and Commercial to ensure seamless translation from bench to bedside.

This is a mission-critical role for a bold and visionary leader committed to accelerating patient impact.

Own and drive the global API strategy across Praxis’ portfolio, ensuring scientific excellence, regulatory alignment, and supply chain scalability from IND through commercial launch.

Lead the design, development, and industrialization of robust, phase-appropriate drug substance processes—championing modern technologies such as continuous flow, biocatalysis, and digital process design.

Praxis Precision Medicines is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company translating genetic insights into the development of therapies for central nervous system disorders characterized by neuronal imbalance.  At Praxis we share a common vision of reshaping the human condition into a more freeing and fulfilled existence by developing high impact medicines for patients and families affected by and living with complex brain disorders.  Our core Values of

Trust

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Ownership

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Curiosity