Associate Director, Field Medical Affairs, Alzheimer’s Disease Agitation (West C
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc., San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Associate Director, Field Medical Affairs, Alzheimer’s Disease Agitation (West Coast Region)
Apply (by clicking the relevant button) after checking through all the related job information below. 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 developing 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.
About This Role Axsome Therapeutics is seeking an Associate Director, Field Medical Affairs, Alzheimer’s Disease Agitation (ADA). Reporting to the Senior Director, Field Medical Affairs, Alzheimer’s Disease Agitation, the Associate Director will manage a regional MSL team and direct the execution of the Medical Affairs strategy. This role collaborates with the broader Medical Affairs team to develop and implement strategic plans and objectives that support Axsome’s marketed and pipeline products and associated disease states. The Associate Director will build and mentor their direct reports on the ADA MSL team and be responsible for driving performance. This is a field‑based position covering the West Coast region, with a strong preference for candidates that live within the geography.
Job Responsibilities and Duties Medical Affairs
Ensure regular capture and exchange of medical information and insights with other functions as appropriate for Medical Affairs to inform on strategy and unmet medical needs
Serve as a technical advisor and represent Medical Affairs at scientific and/or medical meetings, advisory boards, and investigator meetings
Establish and maintain compliant partnerships with various internal functions, including commercial
Support/lead various Medical Affairs cross‑functional efforts as needed
Develop and maintain thought leader relationships
Maintain and demonstrate thorough and up‑to‑date knowledge of disease state, study methodology, clinical information, and product data
Manage assigned programs within their designated scope, schedule, and budget
Team Development/Management
Work with co‑lead to develop and oversee execution of team activities in alignment with Medical strategy
Recruit, train, develop and retain a growing, high‑performing team of field‑based MSLs
Ensure individual MSL territory plans and activities for the region align with departmental objectives
Establish and oversee collaboration between MSLs to support and optimize communication of key learnings, best practices, and insights generation
Identify and implement unmet educational needs for MSL materials
Represent MSL team on clinical study and project teams
Manage the performance of the individual team members and monitor their overall performance by regularly monitoring their performance against the agreed goals and KPIs; conduct regular performance reviews for individual team members
Ensure field compliance of all relevant corporate policies and regulatory guidelines
Direct field‑based Medical Affairs attendance and coverage at congresses and meetings
Ensure operational excellence of the MSL team, including corporate aligned objective/tactics, cross‑functional medical support, and interactions with key opinion leaders
Requirements / Qualifications
Advanced scientific or clinical degree (D.O, M.D, PharmD, or PhD) is required
At least 5 years of experience in a field‑based Medical Affairs role is required
At least 2 years of experience leading MSL teams preferred
CNS experience required; established relationships with Psychiatry/Geriatrics/Neurology thought leaders highly desirable
Working knowledge of applicable Federal and State guidelines and regulations essential
Ability to work in a dynamic and nimble environment and be solution oriented to changing needs
Ability to travel 40% of time, including some weekends
Experience And Knowledge
Experience using corporate databases and software, including SharePoint and Veeva essential
Presents an understanding of relevant clinical and therapeutic matters
Ability to solve analytical problems, and show decision‑making skills oriented towards delivering outcomes
Ability to exercise latitude in determining objectives and approaches to critical assignments and future concepts
Demonstrated ability to foster relationships, gain alignment, adapt and change activities to achieve results and outcomes
Ability to collaborate and work in a fast‑paced environment
Ability to align departmental and individual objectives & KPIs; ability to mitigate risk to achieve goals and outcomes
Demonstrated organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities
Ability to adapt communication and management style for differing audiences
Ability to advise others on difficult employee matters including performance management
Exemplifies and demonstrates company values and actively encourages others to demonstrate appropriate behavior
Salary and Benefits The anticipated salary range for this role is $220,000 - $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. xsgimln 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.
Apply (by clicking the relevant button) after checking through all the related job information below. 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 developing 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.
About This Role Axsome Therapeutics is seeking an Associate Director, Field Medical Affairs, Alzheimer’s Disease Agitation (ADA). Reporting to the Senior Director, Field Medical Affairs, Alzheimer’s Disease Agitation, the Associate Director will manage a regional MSL team and direct the execution of the Medical Affairs strategy. This role collaborates with the broader Medical Affairs team to develop and implement strategic plans and objectives that support Axsome’s marketed and pipeline products and associated disease states. The Associate Director will build and mentor their direct reports on the ADA MSL team and be responsible for driving performance. This is a field‑based position covering the West Coast region, with a strong preference for candidates that live within the geography.
Job Responsibilities and Duties Medical Affairs
Ensure regular capture and exchange of medical information and insights with other functions as appropriate for Medical Affairs to inform on strategy and unmet medical needs
Serve as a technical advisor and represent Medical Affairs at scientific and/or medical meetings, advisory boards, and investigator meetings
Establish and maintain compliant partnerships with various internal functions, including commercial
Support/lead various Medical Affairs cross‑functional efforts as needed
Develop and maintain thought leader relationships
Maintain and demonstrate thorough and up‑to‑date knowledge of disease state, study methodology, clinical information, and product data
Manage assigned programs within their designated scope, schedule, and budget
Team Development/Management
Work with co‑lead to develop and oversee execution of team activities in alignment with Medical strategy
Recruit, train, develop and retain a growing, high‑performing team of field‑based MSLs
Ensure individual MSL territory plans and activities for the region align with departmental objectives
Establish and oversee collaboration between MSLs to support and optimize communication of key learnings, best practices, and insights generation
Identify and implement unmet educational needs for MSL materials
Represent MSL team on clinical study and project teams
Manage the performance of the individual team members and monitor their overall performance by regularly monitoring their performance against the agreed goals and KPIs; conduct regular performance reviews for individual team members
Ensure field compliance of all relevant corporate policies and regulatory guidelines
Direct field‑based Medical Affairs attendance and coverage at congresses and meetings
Ensure operational excellence of the MSL team, including corporate aligned objective/tactics, cross‑functional medical support, and interactions with key opinion leaders
Requirements / Qualifications
Advanced scientific or clinical degree (D.O, M.D, PharmD, or PhD) is required
At least 5 years of experience in a field‑based Medical Affairs role is required
At least 2 years of experience leading MSL teams preferred
CNS experience required; established relationships with Psychiatry/Geriatrics/Neurology thought leaders highly desirable
Working knowledge of applicable Federal and State guidelines and regulations essential
Ability to work in a dynamic and nimble environment and be solution oriented to changing needs
Ability to travel 40% of time, including some weekends
Experience And Knowledge
Experience using corporate databases and software, including SharePoint and Veeva essential
Presents an understanding of relevant clinical and therapeutic matters
Ability to solve analytical problems, and show decision‑making skills oriented towards delivering outcomes
Ability to exercise latitude in determining objectives and approaches to critical assignments and future concepts
Demonstrated ability to foster relationships, gain alignment, adapt and change activities to achieve results and outcomes
Ability to collaborate and work in a fast‑paced environment
Ability to align departmental and individual objectives & KPIs; ability to mitigate risk to achieve goals and outcomes
Demonstrated organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities
Ability to adapt communication and management style for differing audiences
Ability to advise others on difficult employee matters including performance management
Exemplifies and demonstrates company values and actively encourages others to demonstrate appropriate behavior
Salary and Benefits The anticipated salary range for this role is $220,000 - $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. xsgimln 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.