Senior Medical Science Liaison, Northeast – Multiple Territories

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Connecticut, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Act as the main field-based scientific partner to researchers and key stakeholders, establishing trusted relationships to facilitate prelaunch readiness and product adoption.

• Engage in scientific discussions regarding disease states, clinical data, and the profile of ulixacaltimide.

• Prepare and educate clinical sites and healthcare providers for the launch, focusing on patient identification, treatment considerations, and integration into clinical practice.

• Collect, analyze, and share field insights related to treatment paradigms, barriers to adoption, and unmet needs.

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

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

• Represent Praxis at scientific conferences and advisory meetings.

• Maintain knowledge in CNS/neurology, treatment landscapes, and competitive developments.

• Conduct field activities in adherence to regulatory requirements, applicable GCP standards, Praxis policies, and SOPs.

⛳️ Requirements

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

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

• Capability to interpret and convey complex scientific and clinical data clearly and credibly to a variety of stakeholders.

• Ability to work independently, navigate uncertainty, and create impact in a fast-paced prelaunch/launch environment.

• Proficiency in building and sustaining trusted relationships with healthcare professionals, researchers, and key opinion leaders.

• Experience in gathering and converting field insights into actionable strategies for cross-functional teams.

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

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

• Preferred experience in neurology or CNS disorders.

• Preferred familiarity with the market access/payor landscape.

• Prior field-based experience with a proven record of independently fostering scientific engagement, shaping clinical insights, and contributing to successful pre-launch and launch initiatives is considered at a higher level.

🏝️ Benefits

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

• Company-funded life insurance.

• Company-funded AD&D.

• Disability benefits.

• Voluntary 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.

• Highly flexible wellness benefits.

• Generous paid time off (PTO).

• Paid holidays.

• Company-wide shutdowns.