Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
Medical Science Liaison/Senior Medical Science Liaison, Alzheimer's Disease Agitation (Mountain Region)
The Medical Science Liaison/Senior Medical Science Liaison will focus on developing the Alzheimer's Disease franchise as a key member of the Field Medical Affairs team. This role involves communicating Axsome's science, executing the national medical affairs plan within a specified territory, and supporting other pipeline programs as needed.
Key Responsibilities
- • 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
- • Develop and maintain a deep knowledge and understanding of neuropsychiatry and approved pipeline medications as well as the competitive landscape in the specified therapeutic area
- • Provide fair and balanced scientific information to HCPs and to internal business partners per organizational needs
- • Upon request, provide formal presentations to HCPs, external stakeholders, etc.
- • 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 in Alzheimer’s Disease and across other neuroscience therapeutic areas as required
- • Maintain knowledge base of 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
- • 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 aide in navigating investigator-initiated research proposals through the review process when needed
Required
- • Advanced degree (MD, PharmD, DO, APNP or PhD) required
- • Candidate must reside within the geographic area
- • Ability to travel up to 75%, including overnight stays and weekends, as needed
- • Meet requirements for health industry personnel credentialing to gain access to healthcare facilities within the territory
- • Problem solving oriented- identify issues and provide solutions
- • Ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial and autonomous environment where business needs may rapidly evolve and change
- • Strong attention to detail and excellent organization skills
- • Strong interpersonal skills and communication skills (both written and oral)
- • Ability to translate the data and converse appropriately with the intended audience
- • Comfortable multi-tasking in a fast-paced company environment and able to adjust workload based upon changing priorities
Preferred
- • Previous MSL experience preferred
- • Preference for candidates with neurology, neuroscience, Alzheimer’s Disease and/or geriatric psychiatry experience
Benefits & Perks
- • Annual bonus
- • Significant equity
- • Generous benefits package
Company Overview
Industry: Healthcare Technology
Company Size: 500-1,000 employees
Founded: 2015
Headquarters: San Francisco, CA
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Key Contacts
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About the Company
Leading healthcare technology company focused on improving patient outcomes through innovative digital solutions. We're transforming the way healthcare is delivered with cutting-edge technology and data-driven insights. Our platform serves over 10,000 healthcare professionals and has processed millions of patient interactions.
Recent News & Updates
Series B
Raised $50M Series B funding - Jan 2024
Award
Named "Best Healthcare Startup" by TechCrunch - Dec 2023
Growth
Expanded to 5 new states - Nov 2023
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, 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. 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 Medical Science Liaison/Senior Medical Science Liaison to focus on developing the ADA franchise. The MSL/Senior MSL will be a key member 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. The MSL/Senior MSL will also provide support as needed for other pipeline programs.
This is a field-based position covering the Mountain Region (MT, ID, WY, NV, UT, CO, AZ, NM). Candidates must reside within the geography.
Job Responsibilities and Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
The anticipated salary range for this role is $150,000 - $200,000. 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.
About This Role
Axsome Therapeutics is seeking a Medical Science Liaison/Senior Medical Science Liaison to focus on developing the ADA franchise. The MSL/Senior MSL will be a key member 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. The MSL/Senior MSL will also provide support as needed for other pipeline programs.
This is a field-based position covering the Mountain Region (MT, ID, WY, NV, UT, CO, AZ, NM). Candidates must reside within the geography.
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
- Develop and maintain a deep knowledge and understanding of neuropsychiatry and approved pipeline medications as well as the competitive landscape in the specified therapeutic area
- Provide fair and balanced scientific information to HCPs and to internal business partners per organizational needs
- Upon request, provide formal presentations to HCPs, external stakeholders, etc.
- 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 in Alzheimer’s Disease and across other neuroscience therapeutic areas as required
- Maintain knowledge base of 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
- 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 aide in navigating investigator-initiated research proposals through the review process when needed
- Advanced degree (MD, PharmD, DO, APNP or PhD) required
- Previous MSL experience preferred
- Preference for candidates with neurology, neuroscience, Alzheimer’s Disease and/or geriatric psychiatry experience
- Candidate must reside within the geographic area
- Ability to travel up to 75%, including overnight stays and weekends, as needed
- Meet requirements for health industry personnel credentialing to gain access to healthcare facilities within the territory
- Problem solving oriented- identify issues and provide solutions
- Ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial and autonomous environment where business needs may rapidly evolve and change
- Strong attention to detail and excellent organization skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and communication skills (both written and oral)
- Ability to translate the data and converse appropriately with the intended audience
- Comfortable multi-tasking in a fast-paced company environment and able to adjust workload based upon changing priorities
The anticipated salary range for this role is $150,000 - $200,000. 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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