Senior Medical Science Liaison, West (Multiple Territories)
About The Position
Praxis Precision Medicines is seeking field-based Senior Medical Science Liaisons to support prelaunch and launch activities across the West. The role builds trusted relationships with investigators and key stakeholders, delivers high-quality scientific exchange, and supports clinical and account readiness before and after potential approval. MSLs translate clinical data into field insights, educate healthcare professionals about disease states and emerging data, and identify opportunities and barriers that may affect adoption. They work cross-functionally with Medical, Clinical Development, Market Access, and Commercial teams to shape and execute field strategy in a fast-moving launch environment. The position requires proactive ownership, independent operation, strong clinical credibility, strategic thinking, and effective communication. Praxis is open to candidates at different experience levels, with leveling based on experience, judgment, and ability to drive impact. The role may be performed remotely and requires approximately 60–80% travel as needed. Territories include LA Valley, Rocky Mountains, Northern California, and Southern California.
Requirements
- Advanced clinical or scientific degree, such as PharmD, PhD, MD, NP, PA, or RN.
- Experience in medical affairs, clinical research, clinical care, or field-based roles within biotech or pharma.
- Ability to interpret and clearly and credibly communicate complex scientific and clinical data to diverse stakeholders.
- Ability to operate independently, navigate ambiguity, take ownership, and drive impact in a dynamic prelaunch or launch environment.
- Ability to build and maintain trusted relationships with healthcare professionals, including investigators and key opinion leaders.
- Experience gathering and translating field insights into actionable recommendations for cross-functional teams.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, follow-through, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Willingness and ability to travel extensively, approximately 60–80%.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in neurology or CNS disorders.
- Experience within the market access or payer landscape.
- Prior field-based experience with a demonstrated track record of independently driving scientific engagement, shaping clinical perspectives, and contributing to successful prelaunch and launch activities; such candidates may be considered at a higher level.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary field-based scientific partner to investigators and key stakeholders, building trusted relationships to support prelaunch readiness and product adoption.
- Deliver scientific exchange on disease state, clinical data, and the ulixacaltimide profile, including its potential role in treatment.
- Educate and prepare clinical sites and healthcare providers for launch, including patient identification, treatment considerations, and integration into clinical practice.
- Gather, synthesize, and communicate field insights, including treatment paradigms, adoption barriers, and unmet needs, to inform medical and cross-functional strategy.
- Identify and engage key opinion leaders and emerging influencers, supporting advocacy and scientific engagement strategies.
- Partner with Medical, Clinical Development, Market Access, and Commercial teams to align on and execute field strategy.
- Represent Praxis at scientific congresses and advisory engagements and translate external insights into actionable recommendations.
- Maintain expertise in CNS and neurology, evolving treatment landscapes, and competitive developments, applying insights to field strategy.
- Ensure field activities comply with regulatory requirements, applicable GCP standards, and Praxis policies and SOPs.
Benefits
- Praxis pays 99% of premiums for medical, dental, and vision plans.
- Company-paid life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits, plus voluntary plans.
- Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) matching up to 6% of eligible contributions.
- Long-term stock incentives and an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP).
- Discretionary quarterly bonus.
- Flexible wellness benefit.
- Generous paid time off, paid holidays, and company-wide shutdowns.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
