Director, Neurology - Thought Leader Liaison (WEST)

The role

The Director, Thought Leader Liaison will build partnerships with Medical Experts and generate insights to influence neurology strategies. This field-based role involves collaborating across Marketing, Medical Affairs, and other departments to advance innovation in Neurology.

What you will do

• Build and strengthen relationships with Medical Experts across the Neurology landscape.
• Execute compliant Medical Expert engagements to generate insights.
• Facilitate discussions using approved resources to inform marketing and educational strategies.
• Capture, synthesize, and communicate actionable insights to cross-functional stakeholders.
• Translate Commercial Strategy into field execution including regional and strategic account planning.
• Drive external engagement around essential tremor and emerging clinical data.
• Identify and synthesize emerging scientific questions and unmet needs.
• Partner with Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Commercial, Account Specialist, and Market Access.
• Support peer-to-peer education programs and speaker development.
• Moderate approved educational programs and peer exchanges.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• At least 5 years of experience in Thought Leader/Medical Expert engagement, field-based marketing, regional marketing, HCP education, Medical Science Liaison, account management, medical communication
• Ability to travel up to 80% of the time over a broad geography
• Ability to drive and/or fly as needed
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to develop productive, compliant relationships with physicians, advanced practice providers, healthcare professionals, and other relevant external stakeholders
• Understanding of field-based marketing, Medical Expert engagement, insight generation, peer-to-peer education, congress planning, and compliant cross-functional collaboration
• Ability to execute strategic plans and manage multiple priorities in a complex, matrixed environment
• Strong analytical, communication, facilitation, and presentation skills
• Ability to influence without authority and build productive partnerships
• Strong organizational, project management, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Experience using CRM, digital engagement, insight capture, or other productivity tools

Nice to have

• MBA or advanced degree
• Neurology or other specialty therapeutic area experience
• Experience collaborating across Marketing, Medical Affairs, HCP Education, Congress Strategy, and field leadership

Benefits

• 99% of the premium paid for medical, dental and vision plans
• Company-paid life insurance
• AD&D
• Disability benefits
• Voluntary plans
• Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match up to 6%
• Long-term stock incentives
• ESPP
• Discretionary quarterly bonus
• Flexible wellness benefit
• Generous PTO
• Paid holidays and company-wide shutdowns

About the company

Praxis Precision Medicines is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company translating genetic insights into the development of therapies for central nervous system disorders. The company focuses on developing high impact medicines for patients and families affected by complex brain disorders.