[Hiring] Senior Medical Science Liaison @Praxis Precision Medicines, Inc.

Role Description

Praxis is seeking a field-based Senior Medical Science Liaison (MSL) to support prelaunch and launch activities. This role will focus on building trusted relationships with investigators and key stakeholders, delivering high-quality scientific exchange, and ensuring clinical and account readiness in advance of and following potential approval.

• Play a critical role in translating clinical data into meaningful insights for the field.
• Educate healthcare professionals on disease state and emerging data.
• Identify opportunities and barriers that may impact adoption.
• Work cross-functionally with Medical, Clinical Development, and Commercial teams to shape and execute field strategy.
• Operate with a high degree of ownership, proactively generate insights, and influence the field through credible, science-driven engagement.

Primary Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary field-based scientific partner to investigators and key stakeholders, building trusted relationships to support prelaunch readiness and successful product adoption.
• Deliver high-quality scientific exchange on disease state, clinical data, and the ulixacaltimide profile.
• Educate and prepare clinical sites and healthcare providers for launch, including patient identification, treatment considerations, and integration into clinical practice.
• Proactively gather, synthesize, and communicate field insights to inform medical and cross-functional strategy.
• Identify and engage key opinion leaders (KOLs) and emerging influencers.
• Partner cross-functionally with Medical, Clinical Development, Market Access, and Commercial teams to align on and execute field strategy.
• Represent Praxis at scientific congresses and advisory engagements.
• Maintain deep expertise in CNS/neurology and apply insights to field strategy.
• Ensure all field activities are conducted in compliance with regulatory requirements, GCP standards, and Praxis policies and SOPs.

Qualifications

• Advanced clinical or scientific degree (PharmD, PhD, MD, NP, PA, or RN).
• Experience in medical affairs, clinical research, clinical care, or field-based roles within biotech/pharma.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and communicate complex scientific and clinical data with clarity and credibility.
• Strong ownership mindset with the ability to operate independently and navigate ambiguity.
• Proven ability to build and maintain trusted relationships with healthcare professionals.
• Experience gathering and translating field insights into actionable recommendations.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively (~60–80%) in a field-based role.
• Experience in neurology or CNS disorders preferred.
• Experience within market access/payor landscape is preferred.
• Candidates with prior field-based experience and a demonstrated track record of independently driving scientific engagement will be considered at a higher level.

Requirements

• Annualized Base Salary: $190,000 — $220,000 USD.

Benefits

• World-class benefits package including 99% of the premium paid for medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Company-paid life insurance, AD&D, disability benefits, and voluntary plans.
• 401(k) matching dollar-for-dollar up to 6% on eligible contributions.
• Long-term stock incentives and ESPP.
• Discretionary quarterly bonus.
• Flexible wellness benefit.
• Generous PTO, paid holidays, and company-wide shutdowns.

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. Our core Values of Trust, Ownership, Curiosity, and Results are foundational to every aspect of our business.

Guided by our core values, we continue to DARE FOR MORE® to advance, promote, and champion diversity, equity, and inclusion.