Senior Medical Writer - US

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

The Opportunity

This role is responsible for medical writing activities for one or more clinical development programs at Praxis, as directed by the Associate Director, Medical Writing. The individual will complete accurate, high quality, and regulatory compliant documents in support of clinical trials and regulatory submissions. This position requires the knowledge and expertise to collaboratively author required documents with support from the Associate Director, Medical Writing while also helping teams follow medical writing processes and style requirements.

Primary Responsibilities

• Implements all activities related to the preparation of defined medical and regulatory documents, serving as writing lead on assigned documents or identifying when external writers are necessary for support
• Supports documents for regulatory submissions to US and global health authorities, including Investigational New Drug (IND) applications, New Drug Applications (NDAs), Marketing Authorization Applications (MAAs), protocols, investigator brochures, clinical study reports, briefing documents, regulatory responses to health authority questions, and scheduled reports.
• Collaborates with cross‑functional team members, eg, Clinical Pharmacology, Toxicology, Research, Clinical Development, Regulatory Affairs, Biostats, Data Management, Quality, CMC, QC, etc., to ensure accurate and timely completion and delivery of high‑quality, scientifically‑sound documents, slide decks, and publications
• Supports clinical trial transparency and disclosures, including clinical trials registration and results posting on clinicaltrials.gov, EudraCT, and similar databases worldwide
• Contributes to departmental development through editorial and review support for document templates, style standards, reviewer guidelines, and standard operating procedures to ensure consistent and high‑quality deliverables
• Ensures adherence to relevant SOPs and internal best practices

Qualifications and Key Success Factors

• Bachelor’s degree required within a scientific discipline, advanced degree, CNS, and Rare Disease experience a plus
• 4+ years of medical writing experience in Sponsor or CRO setting
• AMWA certification preferred
• Experience using medical writing systems and technologies including Veeva RIM
• Knowledge of drug development, study conduct processes, ICH guidelines, and FDA/EU guidance ordered demonstrated success within a regulated industry environment
• Highly organized and detail‑oriented with a passion to deliver quality results quickly
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with an ability to build relationships internally and externally
• Highest levels of professionalism, confidence, personal values, and ethical standards

The physical and mental requirements of our roles include but are not limited to regular use of a computer, devices or other office equipment, clear communication, and occasional movement. You'll need comfort with screen work, basic hand coordination, and focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

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.

Annualized Base Salary: $130,000—$150,000 USD

Company Overview

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 , Ownership , Curiosity and Results are foundational to every aspect of our business and are exemplified by each and every one of our team members.

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Guided by our core values, at Praxis Precision Medicines, Inc. we continue to DARE FOR MORE® to advance, promote, and champion diversity, equity, and inclusion by encouraging individuals to bring their authentic selves and perspectives to work each day. We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, religious creed, color, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, genetics, military service, and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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