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 MSLs and Senior MSLs to focus on multiple CNS therapeutic areas including major depressive disorder, migraine, and sleep medicine. MSLs are key members of the Field Medical Affairs team at Axsome. This position will be the primary communicator of Axsome science and will be responsible for executing the national medical affairs plan within a specified territory. MSLs/Sr. MSLs will also provide as needed support for other pipeline programs.

This is a field-based position. Please include your location in the application and we will reach out about roles that become available in your area.

 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 Axsome’s mission to accelerate the invention and adoption of 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
• Provide formal presentations to HCPs as well as payers
• Lead scientific discovery and communicate meaningful insights gleaned from peer-to-peer discussions with HCPs
• Identify, analyze, and translate specific needs within the territory to achieve clinical and business objectives
• Collaborate with internal partners, as appropriate, to advance clinical and business objectives
• Build and maintain technical and clinical expertise across a broad range of neuroscience therapeutic areas
• Continually educate self on global and regional market issues, trends, and product knowledge as it pertains to key therapeutics areas
• Actively contribute to the growth and development of the National Field Medical Team
• Deliver relevant health economic data to key stakeholders including payers and HCPs
• 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 aides in navigating investigator-initiated research proposals through the review process, when needed

Requirements and Qualifications

• Advanced degree: MD, PharmD, or PhD required
• At least 5 years of clinical and/or industry experience required with a preference for candidates with relevant industry/psychiatry therapeutic experience and launch

Experience and Knowledge

• Ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial and autonomous environment where business needs may rapidly evolve and change
• Meet requirements for health industry representative credentialing to gain access to healthcare facilities within the territory
• 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 small company environment and able to adjust workload based upon changing priorities
• Ability to travel up to 75%, including overnight stays, as needed

Salary & Benefits

The anticipated salary range for this role is $190,000 - $205,000. 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.