Senior Medical Science Liaison - Movement Disorders

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Praxis is seeking an Senior Medical Science Liaison (Sr. MSL) to lead and develop a team of Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs) supporting pre-launch and launch activities for ulixacaltimide in movement disorders. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for building, coaching, and directing a high-performing field medical team, while also maintaining strategic engagement with key investigators, movement disorder specialists, and other neurology stakeholders. This individual will play a critical role in translating medical strategy into field execution, ensuring high-quality scientific exchange, and driving clinical and account readiness in advance of and following potential approval. The role requires a balance of people leadership, strategic thinking, and field engagement, operating as both a coach and scientific leader within a dynamic, fast-paced launch environment. Given the significant unmet need in essential tremor and the opportunity to introduce a novel therapeutic option, this role will help shape disease education, stakeholder engagement, and the evolving treatment paradigm across both academic and community neurology settings. The Associate Director/Director will partner cross-functionally with Medical, Clinical Development, Commercial, and Market Access teams to align on strategy, shape field insights, and ensure consistent, compliant execution across the MSL organization. This role will also be responsible for translating field insights into actionable strategic recommendations, representing the voice of the external medical community, and shaping field medical strategy across the product lifecycle from pre-launch through post-launch adoption. The role includes responsibility for field team effectiveness, including performance management, territory alignment, and resource deployment to ensure optimal execution and impact. This role will report directly to the Head of Field Medical Affairs and serve as a key leader within the field medical organization. Success in this role requires strong clinical credibility, excellent communication skills, strategic thinking, and comfort operating autonomously in a fast-paced environment. Primary Responsibilities Team Leadership & Development 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 Foster a high-performing, collaborative team culture grounded in scientific excellence, accountability, and continuous development Field Strategy & Execution 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 KOL Engagement & Scientific Leadership 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 Insight Generation & Cross-Functional Collaboration 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

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Location: This position may be performed remotely, but requires the flexibility and willingness to travel as needed.

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