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Praxis Precision Medicines

Senior Medical Science Liaison - Movement Disorders

RemoteUnited States only
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Full-time
$190k–$220k/yr
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Senior field-based Medical Science Liaison for US remote work with 60–80% travel. Needs advanced clinical/scientific degree, biotech/pharma medical affairs or related experience, and ability to lead scientific engagement with neurology KOLs. Neurology, CNS disorders, movement disorders, and market access/payor experience are preferred.

What you'll do

  • Translate medical strategy into a clear, executable field plan aligned with pre-launch and launch priorities
  • Contribute to territory planning, KOL identification, and stakeholder engagement strategies across regions
  • Ensure consistent, high-quality scientific exchange across the team, including disease state education and product data communication
  • Support clinical and account readiness efforts, including site preparedness, patient identification, and integration into clinical practice
  • Monitor field activity and adapt strategy based on evolving insights and market dynamics
  • Support territory alignment and resource deployment strategies to ensure optimal coverage of key accounts and stakeholders
  • Support the evolution of field medical strategy across the product lifecycle, from pre-launch readiness through post-launch adoption and expansion
  • Maintain direct relationships with key national and regional KOLs, investigators, and thought leaders
  • Lead high-impact scientific engagements, including advisory boards, congress interactions, and complex clinical discussions
  • Serve as a scientific leader within the organization, ensuring credibility and consistency in external interactions
  • Support the identification and development of emerging influencers and strategic partnerships
  • Oversee the collection, synthesis, and communication of field insights to inform medical and cross-functional strategy
  • Partner closely with Clinical Development, Commercial, and Market Access to ensure alignment and effective execution
  • Translate field insights into actionable recommendations that shape launch strategy, evidence generation, and stakeholder engagement
  • Contribute to the development of medical materials, training, and strategic initiatives as needed
  • Represent the voice of the external medical community by translating field insights into strategic recommendations that inform medical and cross-functional decision-making

What they require

  • 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, communicate, and translate complex scientific and clinical data into clear, actionable insights for diverse stakeholders
  • Strong ownership mindset with the ability to operate independently, navigate ambiguity, and drive impact in a dynamic pre-launch/launch environment
  • Proven ability to build and maintain trusted relationships with healthcare professionals, including investigators and key opinion leaders
  • Experience gathering, synthesizing, 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
  • Demonstrated experience leading, coaching field-based teams
  • Proven ability to translate medical strategy into effective field execution and operational plans
  • Experience influencing cross-functional stakeholders and aligning teams in a matrixed environment
  • Preferred: Experience in neurology, CNS disorders or movement disorders
  • Preferred: Experience within market access/payor landscape
  • Demonstrated ability to rapidly develop expertise in new therapeutic areas and apply insights to field strategy
  • 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
  • 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.
  • You'll need comfort with screen work, basic hand coordination, and focus.

Benefits

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

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.

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