Location: This position may be performed remotely, but requires the flexibility and willingness to travel as needed.
The Opportunity
Praxis Medicines is seeking a Commercial FP&A leader to serve as a strategic finance partner to our Commercial organization as we prepare for launch and scale toward a multi-billion-dollar revenue organization. This role will support near-term launch readiness while also building the financial capabilities, discipline and insights required to operate at commercial scale over time.
This role sits within Finance but works in close, real-time partnership with Commercial, CMC and other cross-functional teams. The successful candidate will be deeply embedded in ongoing commercial workstreams, enabling forward-looking decision-making through continuous engagement rather than periodic reporting.
Primary Responsibilities
- Act as the primary FP&A partner to Commercial leadership, supporting brand strategy, launch planning and revenue forecasting from pre-launch through scale.
- Perform revenue modeling, scenario and sensitivity analyses and key commercial assumptions as the business grows to multi-billion-dollar revenue levels.
- Partner closely with CMC and Supply Chain teams on inventory assumptions, demand planning and working capital considerations.
- Collaborate cross-functionally on pricing, gross-to-net, market access and demand dynamics.
- Lead Commercial and CMC input into budgets, ongoing forecasts and long-range plans.
- Evaluate investment decisions through ROI analysis and financial modeling to support prioritization and resource allocation.
- Develop executive-ready materials that clearly communicate risks, opportunities and trade-offs.
- Continuously improves forecasting tools, processes and analytical rigor to support a scaling commercial organization.
Qualifications and Key Success Factors
- 12–15+ years of experience in FP&A or strategic finance, with strong commercial exposure
- Biopharma experience required, including experience supporting a commercial-stage company
- Experience supporting product launch and operating in a scaled commercial environment preferred
- Advanced financial modeling and analytical skills
- Proven ability to influence and partner with senior stakeholders across Finance, Commercial and CMC
- Strong business judgment and executive communication skills
- Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment with ambiguity
- 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.
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.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
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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