Senior Medical Science Liaison, West – Multiple Territories

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Act as the main scientific partner in the field for investigators 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 product launch, focusing on patient identification, treatment considerations, and integration into clinical practices.

• Collect, synthesize, and share insights from the field regarding treatment methodologies, 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 strategies.

• Represent Praxis at scientific conferences and advisory meetings.

• Maintain expertise in CNS/neurology along with awareness of competitive developments.

• Conduct field activities in accordance with regulatory requirements, GCP standards, Praxis policies, and SOPs.

⛳️ Requirements

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

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

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

• Ability to work autonomously, manage ambiguity, and create impact in a dynamic prelaunch/launch environment.

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

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

• Skill in managing multiple priorities with strong organizational capabilities, attention to detail, and consistent follow-through.

• Willingness and capacity 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.

• Previous field-based experience with a proven record of independently driving scientific engagement, shaping clinical perspectives, and contributing 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, disability benefits, and voluntary plans.

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

• Long-term stock incentives and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).

• Discretionary quarterly bonuses.

• Highly flexible wellness benefits.

• Generous paid time off (PTO).

• Paid holidays and company-wide shutdowns.