Senior Regional Marketer, Sleep (West Region)

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 develop 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, agitation associated with dementia due to Alzheimer’s disease, excessive daytime sleepiness associated with narcolepsy and obstructive sleep apnea, and migraine, as well as multiple novel product candidates 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. For more information, please visit us at www.axsome.com and follow us on LinkedIn and X .

About This Role
Axsome Therapeutics is seeking a Senior Regional Marketer (Sr. RMK) to serve as a field‑based extension of the Sleep Marketing team. The role focuses on commercial KOL engagements with CNS experts to gain insights into national, regional, and local opportunities, provides a bridge between regional markets and headquarters, and supports brand strategy and strategic direction. The Sr. RMK will lead peer‑to‑peer speaker development, training, and support the execution of promotional programs and national and regional congress activity. This field‑based position is located in the West Region (WA, OR, CA, NV, ID, MT, WY, UT, AK, HI, MN, ND, NE, IA, MO, KS, AR, OK, TX, NM, AZ, CO, MI, WI, IN, IL, MS, LA, AL) and requires candidates to reside within this geography.

Responsibilities
KOL Engagement

Act as a thought‑leader liaison to key KOLs within the sleep community and build bridges between customers and Axsome Therapeutics.

Develop and maintain KOL engagement plans and influence maps for thought leaders.

Engage with KOLs at local, regional, and national congresses and advocacy events to discuss brand, disease state, and commercial strategy while facilitating executive support for marketing initiatives.

Gather insights from thought leaders to inform brand strategy and support development of content, tactics, and resources.

Brand Strategy

Support cross‑functional teams to gather key customer insights and input on the marketplace, designing local marketplace tactics, clinical messaging, access, and educational needs.

Support the execution of approved Commercial Advisory Boards.

Assist in identifying HCP consultants based on the approved Consultant Engagement Project Brief.

Design, facilitate, participate in, and attend advisory boards where appropriate.

Manage Speaker Bureau and execute speaker programs.

Identify and develop HCP and access speakers to provide compliant, high‑quality speaker programs on disease state, mechanism of disease, and product.

Ensure appropriate and compliant execution of speaker programs.

Monitor speaker performance at events and coach speakers to deliver high‑quality promotional education.

Work with Marketing and contracted speakers to gather and synthesize feedback on current and future content development.

Requirements / Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree (required); graduate degree preferred.

8 years of pharmaceutical industry experience.

2 years of cross‑functional experience in at least two of the following areas: Field Sales, Field Sales Leadership, Product Marketing, Thought Leader Engagement, Key Account Management, Engagement with professional healthcare organizations.

50‑75% travel by air or car is regularly required.

Experience, Knowledge and Skills

Demonstrated success and expertise with thought leader engagement, advisory boards, and speaker’s bureau—strongly preferred.

Marketing, sales management, and/or extensive pharmaceutical product launch experience—strongly preferred.

Proven ability to manage accounts in a large geographical territory, including academic and community‑based HCPs.

Demonstrated ability to build productive stakeholder relationships internally and externally.

Clinical knowledge and aptitude in complex/competitive disease states, preferably in the Sleep market.

Strong intellectual curiosity with a desire to continuously learn and improve.

Highly collaborative with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Self‑starter with strong organizational and planning skills.

Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Salary & Benefits
The anticipated salary range for this role is $180,000–$205,000. Axsome offers a competitive employment package that includes an annual bonus, significant equity, and a generous benefits package.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
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, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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