Director, Neurology - Thought Leader Liaison (Central)

The role

The Director, Thought Leader Liaison will build partnerships with Medical Experts and influence neurology strategies. This field-based role involves generating actionable insights and collaborating across Marketing, Medical Affairs, and other cross-functional teams.

What you will do

• Build and strengthen relationships with Medical Experts across the Neurology landscape.
• Lead planning and execution of compliant Medical Expert engagements.
• Lead discussions using approved resources to inform marketing and educational strategies.
• Capture, synthesize, and communicate actionable insights to stakeholders.
• Translate Commercial Strategy into field execution 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, 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 develop productive, compliant relationships with physicians and healthcare professionals
• Understanding of field-based marketing, insight generation, and congress planning
• Ability to translate strategy into actionable plans in a complex, matrixed environment
• Experience collaborating across Marketing, Medical Affairs, HCP Education, and Congress Strategy
• Analytical, communication, facilitation, and presentation skills
• Ability to influence without authority
• Experience using CRM, digital engagement, or insight capture tools
• Financial and budgetary acumen
• Commitment to compliance, ethical decision-making, and professionalism
• Must reside within the Central area (IA, IL, MI, MN, NE, OH)

Nice to have

• MBA or advanced degree
• Neurology or other Specialty therapeutic area experience

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 therapies for central nervous system disorders. The company focuses on developing high impact medicines for patients living with complex brain disorders.