Senior Medical Science Liaison, Southeast – Multiple Territories

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

📋 Description

• Act as the primary scientific partner in the field for investigators and key stakeholders.

• Develop trusted relationships to support product adoption and readiness before launch.

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

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

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

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

• Assist in advocacy and scientific engagement strategies.

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

• Represent Praxis at scientific congresses and advisory engagements.

• Maintain expertise in CNS/neurology and apply competitive insights to inform field strategy.

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

⛳️ Requirements

• An advanced clinical or scientific degree (PharmD, PhD, MD, NP, PA, or RN).

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

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

• Capability to work independently, navigate ambiguity, and make an impact in a dynamic prelaunch/launch environment.

• Proficiency in building and maintaining 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 skills, meticulous attention to detail, and consistent follow-through.

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

• Preferred experience in neurology or CNS disorders.

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

• Previous field-based experience with a proven ability to independently drive scientific engagement, shape clinical perspectives, and contribute to successful pre-launch and launch activities will be considered at a higher level.

🏝️ Benefits

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

• Company-paid life insurance.

• AD&D coverage.

• Disability benefits.

• Voluntary plans to customize coverage.

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

• Long-term stock incentives.

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).

• Discretionary quarterly bonus.

• Highly flexible wellness benefit.

• Generous paid time off (PTO).

• Paid holidays.

• Company-wide shutdowns.