Director, Medical Science Liaison – Epilepsies

Praxis

Director leading field medical team supporting epilepsy portfolio at Praxis Precision Medicines. Responsible for hiring, coaching, and developing Medical Science Liaisons in a dynamic environment.

Posted 7/1/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $230,000 - $250,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading and developing high-performing medical science liaison teams, with a strong focus on establishing field medical strategies and ensuring compliance in scientific exchanges. Possesses advanced clinical or scientific qualifications and a proven track record in influencing cross-functional teams and driving market access initiatives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Advanced Clinical DegreeMedical Affairs ExperienceField Medical Strategy DevelopmentCross-Functional LeadershipMarket Access Initiatives

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Hard Skills

Medical Science LiaisonField Medical OperationsKOL EngagementAccount PlanningScientific Exchange ComplianceData AnalysisClinical DiscussionsTeam DevelopmentPerformance ManagementStrategic Planning

Soft Skills

LeadershipInfluenceCommunicationCoachingCollaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

PharmDPhDMDNPPARN

Industry Keywords

BiotechPharmaField Medical OrganizationPre-Launch StrategyLaunch EnvironmentRare Patient PopulationsGeographically Dispersed TeamsMedical Affairs StrategyField InsightsPerformance Expectations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of epilepsy MSLs.
Build and scale a high-performing Field Medical organization.
Establish field medical operating standards and performance expectations.
Translate Medical Affairs strategy into actionable field medical plans.
Oversee KOL and center engagement strategy and account planning.
Ensure accurate, balanced, and compliant scientific exchange.
Build team capability and readiness for pre-launch and launch.
Aggregate field insights to inform medical and commercial strategy.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.
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.
Strong scientific acumen with the ability to coach the team through complex clinical and data discussions in rare patient populations.
Excellent cross-functional leadership, influence, and communication skills.
Willingness to travel up to ~75%.

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 to personalize your coverage.
401(k) matching dollar-for-dollar up to 6%.
Long-term stock incentives and ESPP.
Discretionary quarterly bonus.
Extremely flexible wellness benefit.
Generous PTO.
Paid holidays and company-wide shutdowns.