Neurology Medical Writer: Publications & Strategy

Medical Writer, Medical Affairs (Neurology) job at Axsome Therapeutics. New York, NY. 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 highly collaborative, self-motivated Medical Writer to draft, edit and submit high quality, medically accurate documents including manuscripts, conference abstracts, posters, slide decks, additional field materials, and publication enhancers. This is a key position within Medical Affairs with ample opportunity to make a real impact. 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:
Work closely with key stakeholders (e.g. Publications, Medical Affairs, HEOR, Field Medical) to interpret complex data to develop high-quality strategic scientific documents including Congress abstracts, posters, and oral presentations, slide decks, and manuscripts that align to the Medical Affairs strategy
Follow process to coordinate the review, approval, submission, and production of publications, including encore presentations
Champion development and updating of assigned Field materials including disease state and product specific slide decks and FAQs
Closely collaborate with and apply strategic direction from project and publication leads, and biostatisticians in order to manage and prioritize assignments to ensure deliverables are completed per time and quality goals
Provide recommendations to optimize Publication and Medical Writing company standard operating procedures (SOPs), overall processes, and digital tools
Work with cross-functional internal teams to ensure wide acceptability of documents and consensus of content
Critically analyze, synthesize, and present complex information
Understanding of processes, industry best practices, and compliance requirements for publications and scientific communications
May periodically provide technical writing support to other functions outside of Medical Affairs based on business need and as decided by manager and MA leadership

Requirements / Qualifications

Advanced scientific or clinical degree required. MD, PhD, or PharmD preferred
Minimum of 1-3 years relevant (agency or pharma) experience required
Track record of developing high-quality scientific documents from inception to publication
Ability to work on site Monday, Tuesday & Thursday

Experience, Knowledge and Skills

Ability to interpret, evaluate, and communicate (in a variety of formats and styles) complex scientific and clinical data
Expertise in use of online and other data sources for literature searches and information, Microsoft Office Suite
Experience in publication management software e.g. Pubs Hub
General knowledge of the drug development and approval processes
Ability to work collaboratively and coordinate the efforts of team members to resolve comments and complete deliverables
Ability to manage/prioritize multiple projects under general supervision, working in a fast-paced environment
Flexible and able to adapt to changing deadlines and priorities
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Highly attentive to detail
Self-motivated and able to self-manage effort to maintain alignment with strategy and corporate goals

Salary & Benefits
The anticipated salary range for this role is $85,000 - $110,000. 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.
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