Medical Science Liaison, South – Multiple Territories

Job Description:

• Serve as the primary field-based scientific partner to investigators and key stakeholders
• Build trusted relationships supporting prelaunch readiness and successful product adoption
• Deliver 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 clinical-practice integration
• Gather, synthesize, and communicate field insights on treatment paradigms, adoption barriers, and unmet needs
• Identify and engage key opinion leaders and emerging influencers
• Support advocacy and scientific engagement strategies
• Partner with Medical, Clinical Development, Market Access, and Commercial teams to execute field strategy
• Represent Praxis at scientific congresses and advisory engagements
• Translate external insights into actionable recommendations
• Maintain expertise in CNS/neurology, treatment landscapes, and competitive developments
• Conduct field activities in compliance with regulatory requirements, applicable GCP standards, Praxis policies, and SOPs

Requirements:

• 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
• Ability to interpret and communicate complex scientific and clinical data clearly and credibly to diverse stakeholders
• Ability to operate independently, navigate ambiguity, and drive impact in a dynamic prelaunch/launch environment
• Ability to build and maintain trusted relationships with healthcare professionals, investigators, and key opinion leaders
• Experience gathering and translating field insights into actionable recommendations for cross-functional teams
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and consistent follow-through
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively, approximately 60–80%
• Experience in neurology or CNS disorders preferred
• Experience within the market access/payor landscape preferred
• 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 considered for higher-level placement

Benefits:

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