Director, Medical Science Liaison - Epilepsies

1 month, 2 weeks ago
Full-time
Executive
Sales and Business Development
Praxis Medicines

Praxis Medicines

Praxis Medicines is focused on translating genetic insights into the development of precision therapies aimed at treating central nervous system disorders characterized by neuronal imbalance, with a commitment to making significant advancements in neur...

Pharmaceuticals
51-250

Description

  • Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of epilepsy Medical Science Liaisons, including goal setting, performance management, and individual development planning.
  • Build and scale the field medical organization through workforce planning, succession planning, talent assessment, onboarding, and capability development.
  • Establish field medical operating standards, performance expectations, and excellence frameworks to support consistent execution and scientific credibility.
  • Design territory coverage, resource allocation, and organizational plans to support key centers, investigators, and stakeholders during pre-launch and launch.
  • Translate Medical Affairs strategy into an actionable field medical plan with engagement priorities, scientific objectives, and success metrics.
  • Oversee KOL engagement, account planning, and territory alignment across priority academic and community neurology centers.
  • Ensure accurate, balanced, and compliant scientific exchange on disease state, clinical data, and the relutrigine profile in rare and genetic epilepsies.
  • Build team readiness through onboarding, scientific training, and field coaching on SCN2A, SCN8A, and broader epilepsy populations.
  • Aggregate and synthesize field insights to inform medical, clinical, and commercial strategy and report on field activity and impact.
  • Partner cross-functionally with internal leadership and represent Field Medical Affairs at scientific congresses, advisory boards, and governance forums.

Requirements

  • Advanced clinical or scientific degree such as PharmD, PhD, or MD; NP, PA, or RN with relevant experience is also acceptable.
  • Substantial Medical Affairs or MSL experience in biotech or pharma, including demonstrated people-leadership or field-management experience.
  • Proven success leading geographically dispersed field medical teams, including managing managers or leading through 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.
  • Strong scientific acumen with the ability to coach teams through complex clinical and data discussions in rare patient populations.
  • Experience in neurology or CNS disorders is required; rare or genetic epilepsy experience is strongly preferred.
  • Product launch and pre-launch experience is strongly preferred.
  • Excellent cross-functional leadership, influence, and communication skills.
  • Ability to manage competing priorities, budgets, and resources with strong organization and attention to detail.
  • Willingness to travel up to approximately 75%, including field co-travel, scientific congresses, and internal meetings.

Benefits

  • Annualized base salary of $230,000 to $250,000 USD.
  • 99% of medical, dental, and vision premiums paid by the company.
  • Company-paid life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits.
  • Voluntary benefits to personalize coverage.
  • Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match up to 6% of eligible contributions.
  • Long-term stock incentives and ESPP.
  • Discretionary quarterly bonus.
  • Flexible wellness benefit, generous PTO, paid holidays, and company-wide shutdowns.

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