Director, Medical Affairs (Psychiatry)

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 a Director, Medical Affairs (Psychiatry), responsible for the development of medical strategy and execution of tactics related to the Axsome’s strategy for pipeline and portfolio assets within Psychiatry. This is an expert scientific and medical position focused on providing leadership of core medical deliverables such as scientific exchange, evidence generation cross-functional collaboration, planning and execution of activities for assigned molecule(s) across Axsome Therapeutics' portfolio of Psychiatry assets.

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:

• Plan and execute an integrated medical strategy for assigned Psychiatry products/molecule(s) that address current and future needs of the business
• Participate in Medical Core Team (MCT) meetings and lead MCTs when appropriate
• Lead cross-functional teams as MA representative
• Monitor and leverage medical insights to support and inform brand strategy
• Work with clinical and commercial partners to support Market Access, Commercial Development, Value and HEOR activities (market research, speaker’s bureau, advisory boards, etc.)
• Lead tactical execution of the Integrated Evidence Generation Planning Process (IEGP) including RWE and Phase 4 high priority studies
• Lead the development of the strategic scientific communication platform(s) aligned with the brand strategy and franchise strategy across lifecycle and molecules
• Support the expert engagement plan and overall scientific communication strategy including medical congress content, medical booth, and educational materials development, authorship and review of abstracts and manuscripts
• Oversee Independent Medical Education (IME) grants strategy and vetting of medical education providers and their scientific expertise in therapeutic areas of interest
• Oversee CME/grant requests, processes, and progress
• Oversee execution of a company investigator initiated (IITs) trials and strategy
• Work with Field Medical functions to collect and exchange actionable insights
• Meet all administrative and compliance-related activities within policy and on-time
• Assure oversight and management of vendors operationalizing Axsome’s medical capabilities
• Develop and track appropriate budget setting, resource allocation and expense monitoring

Requirements / Qualifications                                                    

• Advanced degree (MD or PhD (in Neurology or Neuroscience), PharmD, DMD, and/or Doctorate degree)
• At minimum 5 years of relevant Medical Affairs experience working in Psychiatry, neuroscience, or neurology
• A deep understanding of neuroscience and psychiatry, as well as the critical role of MA in launch excellence.
• Strong understanding of the critical role of Medical Affairs in product launch
• Experience with strategic and tactical planning for pipeline and/or marketed product
• Ability to travel up to (~30%)
• Ability to work on-site Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. We are unable to consider candidates who are looking for fully remote roles     

Experience and Knowledge

• Experience with strategic evidence development and scientific communication planning processes
• Experience devising and leading phase IV, RWE, and other post-marketing studies
• Strong collaborative, interpersonal and team interaction skills, experience working in a cross-functional team environment
• Knowledgeable of best practices in Medical Affairs across the industry
• Strong attention to detail and demonstration of timely and thorough completion of assigned projects.
• Self-motivated, able to work in an independent environment, and able to effectively partner with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Always embody a patient/stakeholder-centric mindset, with an ultimate goal of fulfilling unmet needs
• High degree of professionalism, integrity and collaboration
• Exceptional verbal, written and communication skills
• Comfortable multi-tasking in a fast-paced small company environment and able to adjust workload based upon changing priorities

Salary & Benefits 

The anticipated salary range for this role is $210,000 - $235,000 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 unsolicited candidates that are sent to hiring managers, the HR team or other Axsome team members. Only approved vendors who have been explicitly asked to support a specific search will receive access to our Applicant Tracking System to submit candidates for consideration.