[Hiring] Medical Science Liaison - Movement Disorders @Praxis Precision Medicines, Inc.

Role Description

This position may be performed remotely, but requires the flexibility and willingness to travel as needed.

Praxis is seeking a field-based Medical Science Liaison (MSL) to support Medical Affairs activities for ulixacaltimide during prelaunch and potential launch. This role is focused on building trusted scientific partnerships, delivering high-quality scientific exchange, and generating actionable insights to inform medical strategy and ensure clinical readiness.

This is a field-facing, development-oriented role where you will engage healthcare professionals and investigators to:

• Communicate emerging clinical data
• Deepen disease state understanding
• Identify unmet needs and potential barriers to patient care

You will work closely with cross-functional partners to ensure aligned and compliant execution of prelaunch and launch activities. Success in this role requires:

• Strong scientific curiosity
• Effective communication skills
• The ability to operate with guidance while building confidence and independence in the field in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications

• Advanced clinical or scientific degree (PharmD, PhD, MD, NP, PA, or RN)
• Early to mid-career experience in medical affairs, clinical practice, clinical research, or related roles in biotech/pharma
• Strong ability to learn and communicate scientific and clinical information clearly and credibly
• Demonstrated ability to build professional relationships with healthcare providers
• Interest in developing field-based expertise, including insight gathering and scientific engagement
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with strong organization and attention to detail
• Willingness to travel extensively (~60–80%)
• Experience in neurology or CNS disorders preferred
• Exposure to payer/market access concepts is a plus
• Candidates with prior field-based experience and a demonstrated track record of independently driving site performance, influencing investigators, and improving trial execution may be considered at a higher level

Requirements

• The physical and mental requirements of our roles include but are not limited to regular use of a computer, devices or other office equipment, clear communication, and occasional movement
• Comfort with screen work, basic hand coordination, and focus
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions

Benefits

• 99% of the premium paid for medical, dental and vision plans
• Company-paid life insurance, AD&D, disability benefits, and voluntary plans to personalize your coverage
• Dollar-for-dollar match up to 6% on eligible 401(k) contributions
• Long-term stock incentives and ESPP
• Discretionary quarterly bonus
• Extremely flexible wellness benefit
• Generous PTO, paid holidays, and company-wide shutdowns
• Joining a phenomenal crew of colleagues who are smart, engaged, and inspiring

Company Description

Praxis Precision Medicines is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company translating genetic insights into the development of therapies for central nervous system disorders characterized by neuronal imbalance. At Praxis, we share a common vision of reshaping the human condition into a more freeing and fulfilled existence by developing high impact medicines for patients and families affected by and living with complex brain disorders.

• Core Values: Trust, Ownership, Curiosity, and Results
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion