Congress & Events Lead at Praxis Precision Medicines, Inc.

, , United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Apr, 26

Salary

160000.0

Posted On

06 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Event Coordination, Project Management, Vendor Management, Communication Skills, Attention to Detail, Problem Solving, Adaptability, Planning Skills, Compliance Knowledge, Team Collaboration

Industry

Biotechnology Research

Description

Location: This position may be performed remotely, but requires the flexibility and willingness to travel as needed. The Opportunity Praxis is hiring a highly motivated and detail obsessed Lead to drive the execution of our congress and external event presence – bringing our science, story, and patient mission to life on the global stage. You’ll own the coordination and logistics of all medical congress activity across the organization, from booth production to speaker engagements. You’ll partner cross-functionally with teams like Medical Affairs, Marketing, Sales, and Communications to ensure high-caliber outcomes. This is a dynamic, hands-on role requiring exceptional planning skills, sharp vendor management and a desire to dive into the details to deliver events that are on-brand, on-message, and high-impact. Primary Responsibilities Own and evolve Praxis’ congress strategy in partnership with internal stakeholders by defining key objectives and creating solid action plans for external events. Project manage end-to-end execution of Praxis’s presence at major medical and scientific congresses (e.g., AAN, AES, EAN) as well as country-level and regional meetings in the US and abroad. Coordinate internal planning timelines, budget tracking, and vendor management (booth design, A/V, shipping/logistics). Ensure seamless onsite execution: staff scheduling, materials delivery, real-time troubleshooting, and compliance with congress rules Support speaker engagement logistics including travel, honoraria, and contracts. Track performance and feedback from each congress to continuously improve execution. Maintain up-to-date congress calendar and provide ongoing reporting to stakeholders. Qualifications and Key Success Factors 5+ years of experience coordinating events in a life sciences, biotech, or healthcare setting— with direct congress or tradeshow experience Highly organized and adaptable; thrives in high-pressure, fast-moving environments Strong communication and vendor management skills Resourceful and proactive—takes ownership of problems and solves them Comfortable working across functions and time zones, with excellent attention to detail Knowledge of industry compliance standards (e.g., PhRMA Code, Sunshine Act) a plus 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. 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 $140,000—$160,000 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. 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. Attention: Job Scam Alert Praxis has recently become aware of fraudulent job recruitment postings from individuals claiming to represent Praxis. These postings seek financial information in connection with fraudulent opportunities for employment. If you suspect any fraudulent activity or misrepresentation in connection with a Praxis job opportunity, please report it to careers@praxismedicines.com. Praxis does not accept unsolicited submissions from recruitment agencies for open positions. We ask all recruitment agencies to refrain from contacting any Praxis employee regarding any position. All unsolicited resumes submitted by recruitment agencies to any Praxis employee in any form or method will be deemed to be the property of Praxis, and Praxis explicitly reserves the right to hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruitment agency.

Responsibilities

The Congress & Events Lead will drive the execution of congress and external event presence, coordinating logistics and ensuring high-caliber outcomes. Responsibilities include project management of medical congress activities and maintaining an up-to-date congress calendar.