Clinical-stage biotech developing neurological therapies through genetic insights
Praxis Precision Medicines is a public clinical-stage biotech translating genetic findings into CNS therapies, with two proprietary platforms (Cerebrum for small molecules, Solidus for antisense oligonucleotides) targeting excitation-inhibition imbalance disorders. Active hiring skews heavily toward healthcare, ops, and manufacturing roles with a director/senior-level focus—reflecting the transition from preclinical work toward Phase III trials and commercial readiness. Current workload centers on quality/GMP compliance, market access strategy, and launch execution for multiple candidates (ulixacaltamide, relutrigine, elsunersen).
Notable leadership hires: Portfolio Lead, Clinical Quality Director, Quantitative Lead
Praxis Precision Medicines is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Boston developing therapies for rare and more prevalent neurological disorders caused by genetic mutations driving excitation-inhibition imbalance in the brain. The company operates two internal platforms: Cerebrum, a small-molecule discovery engine, and Solidus, an antisense oligonucleotide (ASO) platform. Praxis is currently advancing multiple candidates through clinical trials while preparing for commercial launches. The organization spans 51–200 employees across R&D, clinical, manufacturing, quality, and commercial functions, with active recruitment in healthcare operations, quality assurance, and medical affairs infrastructure.
Praxis is advancing ulixacaltamide, relutrigine, and elsunersen toward commercial launch while establishing market access infrastructure, building GMP/quality compliance systems, and developing medical affairs functions. Active projects include phase-appropriate quality control, global API strategy, and reimbursement frameworks.
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