Senior Medical Science Liaison, Southeast – Multiple Territories

Praxis

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

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $190,000 - $220,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in neurology and CNS disorders, with a strong ability to communicate complex scientific data to diverse stakeholders. Proven track record in building relationships with healthcare professionals and driving impactful scientific engagement strategies in a prelaunch environment.

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Advanced Clinical DegreeMedical Affairs ExperienceField-Based Role ExperienceNeurology ExpertiseRegulatory Compliance Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Clinical ResearchScientific Data InterpretationField Insights GatheringTreatment Paradigms KnowledgeClinical-Practice Integration

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingOrganizational SkillsAttention to DetailIndependent OperationCommunication Skills

Industry Keywords

BiotechPharmaMarket AccessCNS DisordersGCP Standards

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, 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 on field strategy
Represent Praxis at scientific congresses and advisory engagements
Maintain CNS/neurology expertise and apply competitive insights to field strategy
Ensure field activities comply with regulatory requirements, GCP standards as applicable, and 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 for cross-functional teams
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 a demonstrated track record of independently driving scientific engagement, shaping clinical perspectives, and contributing to successful pre-launch and launch activities considered at a higher level

Benefits

Comp & perks

99% of the premium paid for medical, dental and vision plans
Company-paid life insurance
AD&D coverage
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