Medical Science Liaison, West – Multiple Territories

Praxis

. Serve as the primary field-based scientific partner to investigators and key stakeholders .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $155,000 - $175,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in CNS/Neurology and the ability to effectively communicate complex scientific and clinical data to diverse stakeholders. Proven track record in building relationships with healthcare professionals and driving scientific engagement in prelaunch and launch environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Advanced Clinical DegreeMedical Affairs ExperienceField-Based Role ExperienceCNS/Neurology ExpertiseStrong Organizational Skills

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Hard Skills

Clinical ResearchScientific Data InterpretationPatient IdentificationTreatment ConsiderationsField Insights GatheringRegulatory ComplianceGCP StandardsSOP AdherenceMarket Access KnowledgePrelaunch Strategy Execution

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingCommunication SkillsIndependent OperationAttention to DetailAdaptability

Certifications & Qualifications

PharmDPhDMDNPPARN

Industry Keywords

BiotechPharmaCNS DisordersScientific EngagementKey Opinion LeadersClinical Practice IntegrationHealthcare ProvidersField-Based StrategyAdvisory EngagementsScientific Congresses

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Google Cloud Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the primary field-based scientific partner to investigators and key stakeholders
Build trusted relationships supporting prelaunch readiness and product adoption
Deliver scientific exchange on disease state, clinical data, and the ulixacaltimide profile
Educate and prepare clinical sites and healthcare providers for launch
Address patient identification, treatment considerations, and integration into clinical practice
Gather, synthesize, and communicate field insights to inform medical and cross-functional strategy
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
Maintain expertise in CNS/neurology and competitive developments
Ensure field activities comply with regulatory requirements, applicable GCP standards, Praxis policies, and SOPs

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
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 preferred
Prior field-based experience and demonstrated success driving scientific engagement, shaping clinical perspectives, and contributing to pre-launch and launch activities considered for higher-level placement

Benefits

Comp & perks

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) matching 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