Praxis Precision Medicines, Inc.

Director, Medical Science Liaison - Epilepsies

United States - Remote · Director

Sponsorship not specified$230k-$250kDetected 4 days ago

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About the role

This is a field-based leadership role operating within a highly focused engagement model in rare and developmental epilepsies.
Working in close Praxis partnership, you will champion aligned execution of pre-launch and launch activities and serve as a key bridge between field intelligence and medical strategy in a dynamic, evolving environment.
Establish field medical operating standards, performance expectations, and excellence frameworks to ensure consistent execution and scientific credibility across the team

Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of epilepsy MSLs, setting clear objectives, performance expectations, and individual development plans
Build team capability and readiness for pre-launch and launch, including onboarding, scientific training, and field coaching on SCN2A, SCN8A, and broader epilepsy populations
Maintain current expertise in the rare epilepsy landscape, competitive environment, and evolving treatment paradigms, and ensure the team stays scientifically current
We aim high, collaborate hard, and produce results.
Ensure the team delivers accurate, balanced, and compliant scientific exchange on disease state, clinical data, and the relutrigine clinical profile in rare and genetic epilepsies
Partner cross-functionally with internal Praxis leadership to ensure aligned execution

Advanced clinical or scientific degree (PharmD, PhD, or MD
Strong scientific acumen with the ability to coach the team through complex clinical and data discussions in rare patient populations
Advanced clinical or scientific degree (PharmD, PhD, or MD; NP, PA, or RN with relevant experience)
Substantial Medical Affairs / MSL experience in biotech or pharma, including demonstrated people-leadership or field-management experience
Proven success leading geographically dispersed field medical teams, including experience managing managers and/or leading organizations through periods of growth, transformation, or launch
Experience establishing field medical strategy and operating models in pre-launch and launch environments
Demonstrated ability to influence senior executives and drive cross-functional alignment without direct authority
Experience supporting Market Access initiatives, including Managed Care strategy, payer engagement, and reimbursement activities
Experience managing budgets, headcount planning, and organizational resource allocation
Demonstrated ability to translate medical strategy into field execution and measurable results
Experience in neurology or CNS disorders required; rare or genetic epilepsy experience strongly preferred
Product launch and pre-launch experience strongly preferred

To round out our world-class total rewards package, we provide annualized base salary compensation in the range listed below.
This range reflects the base salary the Company reasonably expects to pay for the position at the time of posting.
$230,000 - $250,000 USD

Build and scale a high-performing Field Medical organization, including workforce planning, succession planning, talent assessment, onboarding strategy, and capability development
Lead territory design, resource allocation, and organizational planning to ensure optimal coverage of key centers, investigators, and stakeholders throughout pre-launch and launch
Translate Medical Affairs strategy into an actionable field medical plan, including engagement priorities, scientific objectives, and team success metrics
Aggregate, synthesize, and elevate field insights to inform medical, clinical, and commercial strategy, and report on field medical activity and impact
Represent Field Medical Affairs at scientific congresses, advisory boards, and internal governance forums
Manage field medical operations, including CRM utilization, metrics and reporting

Establish, monitor, and enforce compliance with regulatory requirements, company policies, SOPs, and industry standards across all field activities

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