Manager, Medical Affairs Operations

Axsome Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company leading a new era in the treatment of central nervous system (CNS) conditions. We deliver scientific breakthroughs by identifying critical gaps in care and develop differentiated products with a focus on novel mechanisms of action that enable meaningful advancements in patient outcomes. Our industry-leading neuroscience portfolio includes FDA-approved treatments for major depressive disorder, excessive daytime sleepiness associated with narcolepsy and obstructive sleep apnea, and migraine, and multiple late-stage development programs addressing a broad range of serious neurological and psychiatric conditions that impact over 150 million people in the United States. Together, we are on a mission to solve some of the brain’s biggest problems so patients and their loved ones can flourish. For more information, please visit us at www.axsome.com and follow us on LinkedIn and X.

About This Role:

Axsome Therapeutics is seeking a Manager, Medical Affairs Operations. The Manager of Medical Affairs Operations will serve as a key partner to the Medical Affairs leadership team, driving operational excellence across  systems, logistics, contracts and cross-functional initiatives. This role is responsible for ensuring smooth day-to-day operations, inclusive of managing document workflows, and supporting strategic Medical Affairs priorities through effective collaboration, organization, and process improvement.  

This role is based at Axsome’s HQ in New York City with an on-site requirement of at least three days per week. We are unable to consider candidates who are looking for fully remote roles.  

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

• Provide operational and administrative support for senior leadership, including calendar management, reporting, and preparation of materials for strategic discussion 
• Plan and manage logistics for internal and external meetings, conferences, and advisory boards, including scheduling, agendas, and follow-up actions  
• Oversee the Medical Affairs SharePoint site to ensure efficient document management, version control, and organization of internal resources  
• Coordinate and support Medical Affairs initiatives, ensuring deliverables, deadlines, and compliance requirements are met
• Manage departmental contracts, including routing, review, and coordination with Legal, Compliance, and Procurement
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance team efficiency, communication, and operational excellence