[Hiring] Director, Talent Acquisition @Praxis Precision Medicines, Inc.

Role Description

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

The Opportunity:

• Praxis is evolving from a clinical-stage company into a commercial organization.
• Lead a high-performing, business-embedded talent acquisition function.
• Engage in critical searches, candidate assessment, and closing key hires.
• Bring pattern recognition from biotech companies that have successfully made the clinical-to-commercial shift.
• Operate as a thought partner to leaders and a builder of systems.
• Ensure we scale and increase talent density.

The Specifics:

• Build the commercial hiring engine from the ground up.
• Further develop and execute the talent strategy to support go-to-market buildout.
• Align hiring plans to business milestones and launch readiness.
• Act as a trusted advisor to our hiring leaders.
• Challenge assumptions, calibrate talent needs, and ensure we hire for long-term impact.
• Translate our values of Trust, Ownership, Curiosity, and Results into clear hiring criteria.
• Further develop our rigorous, real-world evaluation methods.
• Hire, develop, and hold a high bar for a small but exceptional TA team.
• Establish and track meaningful metrics.
• Act as a culture steward to ensure we hire people who raise the bar.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading Talent Acquisition in a biotech or life sciences company.
• Track record of building commercial teams in a high-growth environment.
• Experience designing structured, high-signal interview and assessment processes.
• Strong business acumen with a clear understanding of how talent decisions connect to launch success.
• Demonstrated hands-on ability owning searches and closing critical hires.

Requirements

• Act like an owner and take initiative without waiting for direction.
• Push for quality while maintaining speed and momentum.
• Be candid and low-ego, willing to challenge leaders when needed.
• Balance building scalable systems with personally delivering results.
• Prioritize long-term impact and team health over short-term wins.

Benefits

• 99% of the premium paid for medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Company-paid life insurance, AD&D, disability benefits, and voluntary plans.
• Dollar-for-dollar match up to 6% on eligible 401(k) contributions.
• Long-term stock incentives and ESPP.
• Discretionary quarterly bonus.
• Extremely flexible wellness benefit.
• Generous PTO, paid holidays, and company-wide shutdowns.
• Join a phenomenal crew of colleagues who are smart, engaged, and inspiring.

Company Description

Praxis Precision Medicines is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company translating genetic insights into the development of therapies for central nervous system disorders.

• Core Values: Trust, Ownership, Curiosity, and Results.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.