Associate Director, Field Medical Affairs (Alzheimer’s Disease Agitation)

Axsome Therapeutics, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company developing and delivering novel therapies for the management of central nervous system (CNS) disorders. The Axsome team is a lean, dynamic group of individuals committed to addressing unmet needs for patients with CNS disorders. Axsome is based in New York City.

About This Role 

Axsome Therapeutics is seeking an Associate Director, Field Medical Affairs (Alzheimer’s Disease Agitation) to provide field medical support in Alzheimer Agitation. This person will be the first field medical hire supporting Alzheimer’s Disease Agitation (ADA) and will be a key member of the Medical Affairs team at Axsome. This position will be responsible for the communication of Axsome’s science and educating on disease state and will be responsible for executing the medical affairs plan including providing support for launch planning. 

This is a field-based position and can reside anywhere in the USA  

Job Responsibilities and Duties include, but are not limited to, the following: 

• Systematically identify and develop relationships with Healthcare Professionals (HCPs) to raise awareness of unmet need for patients with ADA and  communicate Axsome’s mission to bring  life-changing medicines for patients living with CNS disorders 
• Provide fair and balanced scientific information to HCPs and to internal business partners per organizational needs 
• Upon request, provide formal presentations to HCPs, external stakeholders, etc. 
• Lead scientific discovery and communicate meaningful insights gleaned from peer-to-peer discussions with HCPs and communicate internally  
• Identify, analyze, and translate specific needs to achieve clinical and business objectives 
• Collaborate with internal partners, as appropriate, to advance clinical and business objectives 
• Maintain technical and clinical expertise in Agitation in Alzheimer disease and across other neuroscience therapeutic areas as required 
• Maintain knowledge base of global and regional market issues, trends, and treatments as it pertains to key therapeutics areas 
• Actively contribute to the growth and development of the Field Medical Team 
• Execute key job functions, including documentation of field activities, submission of medical insights, completion of medical information requests, expense report submission, required trainings, and other tasks as necessary 
• Provide high level support for company sponsored trials and aide in navigating investigator-initiated research proposals through the review process when needed 

Requirements / Qualifications 

• Advanced degree: MD, PharmD, or PhD required 
• At least 7 years of MSL experience; MSL management experience a plus  
• Training and /or work experience in Alzheimer required  
• Preference for candidates with launch experience  
• Ability to travel up to 75%, including overnight stays and weekend, as needed 
• Meet requirements for health industry representative credentialing to gain access to healthcare facilities  

Experience, Knowledge and Skills 

• Ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial and autonomous environment where business needs may rapidly evolve and change 
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organization skills 
• Strong interpersonal skills and communication skills (both written and oral) 
• Comfortable multi-tasking in a fast-paced company environment and able to adjust workload based upon changing priorities 

Salary & Benefits (HR will complete)  

The anticipated salary range for this role is $190,000 - $215,000. We encourage candidates of all levels to apply as there may be flexibility on final job title and responsibilities. The salary offer will be based on a variety of factors, including experience, qualifications, internal equity and location. Axsome offers a competitive employment package that includes an annual bonus, significant equity and a generous benefits package. 

Axsome is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.  

Axsome Therapeutics does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or third-party recruitment agencies and will not pay placement fees for unsolic