Senior Medical Science Liaison - Movement Disorders

Location: This position may be performed remotely, but requires the flexibility and willingness to travel as needed.The OpportunityPraxis 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 ResponsibilitiesTeam Leadership & DevelopmentRecruit, onboard, and develop a high-performing team of MSLs, including both senior and early-career talentOperate within a player/coach model, providing direct oversight, coaching, and field engagement alongside MSLsEstablish clear expectations for scientific exchange quality, insight generation, and stakeholder engagementConduct regular field travel and joint visits with MSLs to observe, coach, and elevate performanceFoster a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous development across the teamFoster a high-performing, collaborative team culture grounded in scientific excellence, accountability, and continuous developmentField Strategy & ExecutionTranslate medical strategy into a clear, executable field plan aligned with pre-launch and launch prioritiesOversee territory planning, KOL identification, and stakeholder engagement strategies across regionsEnsure consistent, high-quality scientific exchange across the team, including disease state education and product data communicationSupport clinical and account readiness efforts, including site preparedness, patient identification, and integration into clinical practiceMonitor field activity and adapt strategy based on evolving insights and market dynamicsLead territory alignment and resource deployment strategies to ensure optimal coverage of key accounts and stakeholdersSupport the evolution of field medical strategy across the product lifecycle, from pre-launch readiness through post-launch adoption and expansionKOL Engagement & Scientific LeadershipMaintain direct relationships with key national and regional KOLs, investigators, and thought leadersLead high-impact scientific engagements, including advisory boards, congress interactions, and complex clinical discussionsServe as a scientific leader within the organization, ensuring credibility and consistency in external interactionsSupport the identification and development of emerging influencers and strategic partnershipsInsight Generation & Cross-Functional CollaborationOversee the collection, synthesis, and communication of field insights to inform medical and cross-functional strategyPartner closely with Clinical Development, Commercial, and Market Access to ensure alignment and effective executionTranslate field insights into actionable recommendations that shape launch strategy, evidence generation, and stakeholder engagementContribute to the development of medical materials, training, and strategic initiatives as neededRepresent the voice of the external medical community by translating field insights into strategic recommendations that inform medical and cross-functional deci