Senior Medical Science Liaison - Movement Disorders

Location

United States - Remote. This position may be performed remotely, but requires the flexibility and willingness to travel as needed.

Praxis is seeking a Senior Medical Science Liaison (Sr. MSL) to lead and develop a team of Medical Science Liaisons supporting pre‑launch and launch activities for ulixacaltimide in movement disorders. This hands‑on leadership role involves building, coaching, and directing a high‑performing field medical team while maintaining strategic engagement with key investigators, movement disorder specialists, and other neurology stakeholders. The role requires a balance of people leadership, strategic thinking, and field engagement, operating as both a coach and scientific leader in a fast‑paced launch environment.

• Recruit, onboard, and develop a high‑performing team of MSLs, including both senior and early‑career talent
• Operate within a player/coach model, providing direct oversight, coaching, and field engagement alongside MSLs
• Establish clear expectations for scientific exchange quality, insight generation, and stakeholder engagement
• Conduct regular field travel and joint visits with MSLs to observe, coach, and elevate performance
• Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous development across the team
• Promote a high‑performing, collaborative team culture grounded in scientific excellence, accountability, and continuous development

• Translate medical strategy into a clear, executable field plan aligned with pre‑launch and launch priorities
• Oversee 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
• Lead 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

• Ensure all field medical activities are conducted in compliance with regulatory requirements, company policies, and SOPs
• Partner with internal teams to support training, onboarding, and field effectiveness initiatives
• Establish and track key performance indicators for field medical impact and execution
• Support planning and execution of congresses, advisory boards, and other key medical activities
• Contribute to field medical planning, including budget, resource allocation, and operational prioritization
• Partner with internal teams to develop and implement onboarding and ongoing training programs to ensure consistent field capability and scientific rigor

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