[Hiring] Senior Medical Science Liaison @Praxis Precision Medicines

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.
• Open to hiring across levels, seeking individuals who can operate independently in the field.
• Success requires strong clinical credibility, excellent communication skills, strategic thinking, and comfort operating autonomously in a fast-paced environment.

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 to diverse stakeholders.
• Strong ownership mindset with the ability to operate independently, navigate ambiguity, and drive impact in a dynamic, prelaunch/launch environment.
• Proven 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.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and consistent follow-through.
• 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, shaping clinical perspectives, and contributing to successful pre-launch and launch activities will be considered at a higher level.

Requirements

• Serve as the primary field-based scientific partner to investigators and key stakeholders.
• Deliver high-quality scientific exchange on disease state, clinical data, and the ulixacaltimide profile.
• Educate and prepare clinical sites and healthcare providers for launch.
• 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• 99% of the premium paid for medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Company-paid life insurance, AD&D, disability benefits, and voluntary plans.
• 401(k) contributions matched dollar-for-dollar up to 6%.
• Long-term stock incentives and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Discretionary quarterly bonus.
• Flexible wellness benefit.
• Generous PTO, paid holidays, and company-wide shutdowns.
• Collaborative and inspiring work environment.

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.