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Manager CMC Materials Management

Praxis Precision Medicines, Inc.·Asia Only·Fully remote·Mid

Posted 3h ago·via via We Work Remotely

Job description

Headquarters: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
URL: http://www.praxismedicines.com

Location: India - Remote

The Opportunity

At Praxis, every material movement matters. We are seeking a proactive, results-driven Manager, CMC Materials Management to own domestic and international logistics supporting our research, development, and manufacturing programs.

This role ensures critical materials reach the right destination, on time and in the required condition, while maintaining compliance, inventory visibility, and cost efficiency across our global supplier and CDMO network. The ideal candidate anticipates challenges, solves problems with urgency, and takes ownership from planning through delivery. Success requires strong execution, attention to detail, and a commitment to advancing life-altering medicines for patients.

Primary Responsibilities

Own end-to-end materials logistics: Plan and execute domestic and international shipments supporting CMC development, technology transfers, and manufacturing. Coordinate suppliers, carriers, freight forwarders, customs brokers, and internal teams to ensure timely, reliable delivery.
Ensure shipment integrity and compliance: Manage temperature-controlled shipments, packaging, monitoring, and material-specific handling requirements. Partner with Quality and Regulatory to ensure compliance with applicable procedures and promptly escalate excursions or deviations for assessment and disposition.
Drive accurate documentation and execution: Oversee shipping requests, including E-Transparency submissions, commercial invoices, packing lists, customs documentation, and Material Transfer Requests. Ensure complete, accurate, and timely records in the Quality Management System (QMS).
Maintain inventory visibility: Track and reconcile material inventories at CDMOs and external partners, monitoring stock levels, expiry dates, and availability. Coordinate replenishment and transfers to prevent disruptions to development and manufacturing schedules.
Manage logistics partners: Partner with Quality and Procurement to select, onboard, and oversee service providers. Support negotiations, establish performance expectations, and hold partners accountable for delivery, quality, responsiveness, and cost.
Anticipate and resolve risks: Proactively identify transportation, customs, storage, and supply continuity risks. Develop contingency plans, resolve disruptions with urgency, and communicate clearly with stakeholders through resolution.
Improve operational performance: Maintain accurate shipment and inventory records in SharePoint, Excel, and other systems. Track delivery performance, temperature excursions, inventory accuracy, and freight costs. Use data and cross-functional collaboration to simplify processes, improve reliability, and reduce avoidable costs.

Qualifications and Key Success Factors

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Life Sciences, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
Typically 5–8 years of experience in logistics, materials management, or supply chain operations, preferably in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, or a regulated environment.
Experience managing international shipments, customs documentation, freight forwarding, and temperature-controlled logistics.
Working knowledge of GxP requirements, quality systems, and pharmaceutical material handling and documentation.
Experience coordinating inventory and material movements across CDMOs, suppliers, or external manufacturing partners.
Proficiency with Excel, SharePoint, and logistics or inventory management systems; familiarity with E-Transparency, QMS, or ERP systems is a plus.
Strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and the ability to manage competing priorities across global teams and partners.
Ownership: Takes initiative, follows through, and drives issues to resolution without waiting for direction.
Collaboration: Builds trust through clear communication, transparency, and accountability across functions.
Curiosity and grit: Challenges inefficient processes, anticipates problems, and delivers results in a fast-moving environment.

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.

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

₹2,580,000—₹2,860,000 INR

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!

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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