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/Director, Regulatory Affairs Advertising & Promotion to The Associate Director/Director, Regulatory Affairs Advertising & Promotion will help to establish and implement the promotional regulatory strategy for the company and will work with the Executive Director, Regulatory Affairs Advertising and Promotion to ensure professional and efficient interactions between the company and Office of Prescription Drug Promotion (OPDP). This role will report to the Executive Director, Regulatory Affairs Advertising and Promotion

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:

• Independently review advertising and promotional labeling materials and internal communications to ensure both are compliant with relevant laws, regulations, and guidance documents related to the proper use and safety of products
• Prepare and sign FDA Form 2253 to accompany promotional labeling advertising submissions to OPDP
• Lead submission of promotional materials for FDA advisory comment
• Analyze and interpret new regulations, FDA guidance documents, and policy issues as well as monitor and determine the impact of OPDP and Advertising and Promotion Labeling Branch (APLB) correspondences and enforcement actions.
• Communicate significant changes in FDA perspective to relevant stakeholders.
• Support the US Commercial teams, including relevant stakeholders, by participating in strategy discussions, labeling negotiations, and extended team meetings; provides regulatory guidance and perspective on marketing strategies and promotion objectives and tactics
• Identify and assist teams in overcoming barriers and finding solutions in achieving quality and compliance
• Proposes creative solutions to challenging promotional concepts that meet business objectives and minimize regulatory risk
• Maintain a productive relationship with FDA to help ensure successful and timely review of advisory submissions and effective resolution of regulatory actions
• Provide training on advertising and promotion regulations to key stakeholders
• Identify areas of potential regulatory compliance vulnerability and risk; develop/collaborate on corrective measures
• Collaborate with other functions (e.g., Medical Affairs, Commercial) on policy and procedure development
• Independently communicates timing and strategy for revisions to promotional labeling and advertising based on planned or unplanned changes to product labeling, advisory comments, enforcement, or FDA guidance documents
• Independently develop documents related to use of product labeling in promotion and advertising, including but not limited to, policies, procedures, and safety-related claims (i.e., important safety information, brief summary, major statement)

Requirements / Qualifications

• BS life sciences degree or equivalent required. Advanced academic qualifications/degree such as Pharm.D. or Ph.D. are an advantage but not essential
• 7+ years in the drug development industry with at least 3 years in Regulatory Affairs Advertising and Promotion
• Ability to work on site Monday, Tuesday & Thursday. We are unable to consider candidates who are looking for fully remote roles

Experience and Knowledge

• Strong attention to detail and excellent organization skills
• Proven aptitude for analyzing and interpreting scientific data
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate, influence without authority, and problem solve in a cross-functional team
• 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
• Willingness to travel as needed

Salary and Benefits:

The anticipated salary range for this role is $160,000 - $185,000. 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.