Associate Director

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, HCP Marketing to help develop the HCP strategy and execution for Alzheimer’s Disease Agitation. The Associate Director, HCP Marketing, Alzheimer’s Disease Agitation is responsible for developing and executing HCP strategy and tactics for the launch for Alzheimer’s Disease Agitation. This role will also lead the content development of HCP material, speaker programs, and advisory board meetings for Alzheimer’s Disease Agitation. This is a highly collaborative position, partnering cross functionally with Regional Marketing, Marketing Operations, Sales, Medical Affairs, Training, as well as other internal and external partners on the execution and tracking of all HCP tactics. The Associate Director, HCP Marketing, Alzheimer’s Disease Agitation reports to the Senior Director, Marketing, Alzheimer’s Disease Agitation.

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:

• Lead development and execution of HCP material content ensuring KOL input into the development of all material
• Work cross-functionally to develop a comprehensive peer-to-peer strategy for AXS-05
• Build a diverse, experienced speakers bureau for AXS-05 including identification, contracting and training of KOLs
• Partner with Training and Marketing Operations to develop and execute a comprehensive training program
• Lead Legal / Regulatory / Medical review of HCP materials
• Lead all advisory board meetings for AXS-05 in preparation for launch and develop a structured format to gain continuous insight from KOLs post-launch
• Identify strategic market opportunities and make recommendations to enhance brand strategy
• Manage timelines and budgets in accordance with brand plan

Requirements / Qualifications

• BA or BS, advanced degree preferred
• 8-10 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry including a minimum of 6 years in marketing
• HCP Marketing experience
• Launch experience strongly preferred
• Strong personal drive, highly collaborative, problem solver that exhibits strategic insight and innovative agility
• Ability to meet multiple deadlines across a variety of projects with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency
• Demonstrated ability to achieve results in a highly matrixed organization
• Ability to work on site Monday, Tuesday & Thursday. We are unable to consider candidates looking for fully remote roles.

Experience, Knowledge and Skills

• Demonstrated proactive, creative and entrepreneurial approach
• CNS disease experience
• Strong project and process management skills, including competency in agency management and budget management
• Strong marketing aptitude
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills

Salary and Benefits:

The anticipated salary range for this role is $160,000 - $190,000. 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.