Senior Medical Science Liaison, West – Multiple Territories

Praxis

. Serve as the primary field-based scientific partner to investigators and key stakeholders, building trusted relationships to support prelaunch readiness and product adoption .

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 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 impactful field strategies in a prelaunch and launch environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

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

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Hard Skills

Clinical ResearchScientific CommunicationData InterpretationPatient IdentificationTreatment ConsiderationsField Insights GatheringActionable RecommendationsOrganizational SkillsAttention to DetailIndependent Operation

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingAdaptabilityImpact DrivingMulti-Priority ManagementFollow-Through

Certifications & Qualifications

PharmDPhDMDNPPARN

Industry Keywords

BiotechPharmaCNS DisordersMarket AccessPayor LandscapeGCP StandardsSOPsScientific CongressesAdvisory EngagementsClinical Practice Integration

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, building trusted relationships to support 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
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
Conduct field activities in compliance with regulatory requirements, 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 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 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, disability benefits, and voluntary plans
Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) matching up to 6% on eligible contributions
Long-term stock incentives and ESPP
Discretionary quarterly bonus
Extremely flexible wellness benefit
Generous PTO
Paid holidays and company-wide shutdowns