Medical Science Liaison, Central US – Multiple Territories

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois, +3 more states.

📋 Description

• Act as the main field-based scientific collaborator with investigators and key stakeholders.

• Establish trustworthy relationships to facilitate prelaunch readiness and ensure successful product uptake.

• Provide scientific dialogue regarding disease states, clinical data, and the profile of ulixacaltimide.

• Educate and prepare clinical sites and healthcare providers for launch, focusing on patient identification, treatment considerations, and integration into clinical practice.

• Collect, analyze, and convey field insights regarding treatment paradigms, adoption challenges, and unmet needs.

• Identify and connect with key opinion leaders and emerging influencers.

• Support advocacy and scientific engagement initiatives.

• Collaborate with Medical, Clinical Development, Market Access, and Commercial teams to implement field strategies.

• Represent Praxis at scientific conferences and advisory meetings.

• Maintain in-depth knowledge of CNS/neurology and competitive advancements.

• Ensure that field activities adhere to regulatory standards, applicable GCP guidelines, Praxis policies, and SOPs.

⛳️ Requirements

• Advanced clinical or scientific degree (PharmD, PhD, MD, NP, PA, or RN) required.

• Experience in medical affairs, clinical research, clinical care, or field-based roles in the biotech or pharmaceutical sectors.

• Ability to clearly and credibly interpret and communicate complex scientific and clinical data to a variety of stakeholders.

• Capacity to work independently, manage ambiguity, and make a significant impact in a fast-paced prelaunch/launch setting.

• Skills in building and sustaining trusted relationships with healthcare professionals, investigators, and key opinion leaders.

• Experience in gathering and translating field insights into actionable recommendations for cross-functional teams.

• Strong organizational abilities, keen attention to detail, and consistent follow-through.

• Willingness and capability to travel extensively (~60–80%) in a field-based position.

• Experience in neurology or CNS disorders is preferred.

• Familiarity with the market access/payor landscape is preferred.

• Previous field-based experience with a proven track record of independently driving scientific engagement, shaping clinical perspectives, and contributing to successful pre-launch and launch initiatives will be considered for higher-level placement.

🏝️ Benefits

• 99% of the premium covered for medical, dental, and vision plans.

• Company-paid life insurance.

• Company-paid AD&D.

• Disability benefits.

• Optional plans for personalized coverage.

• Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match up to 6% on eligible contributions.

• Long-term stock incentives.

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).

• Discretionary quarterly bonuses.

• Flexible wellness benefits.

• Generous paid time off (PTO).

• Paid holidays.

• Company-wide shutdowns.