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.

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About This Role

: Axsome Therapeutics is seeking a Director/Senior Director, Field Medical Enablement. This role is responsible for creating and delivering training programs that enhance both scientific knowledge and key professional skills for field medical teams. Additionally, the Director/Senior Director, Field Medical Enablement will collaborate with internal Medical Affairs personnel to plan and manage the development of scientific slide decks and engagement tools used by Field Medical Teams.

This role will require coordination and alignment across multiple functions in Medical Affairs. Reporting to the Executive Director of Field Medical, this individual will serve as a strategic member of the Field Medical Leadership Team, ensuring the success and adaptability of the Field Medical teams for the future. This is a remote role with the expectation of being onsite at least once a month to collaborate with HQ team members.

Responsibilities

and Duties include, but are not limited to, the following: Learning and Development Accountable for developing, refreshing and maintaining functional onboarding training curricula for Medical Affairs Work with Field Medical Leadership to develop, and lead the implementation of scientific training content and curricula for multiple field Medical Teams, utilizing agency partners and/or internal resources as appropriate Ensure adult learning principles and industry best practices are incorporated into training curricula. Conduct needs assessments, identify knowledge gaps, and tailor training solutions to support Field Medical professional growth and skills development. Drive adoption of innovative training methods and learning technologies to enhance field capabilities.

Collaborate with Medical Affairs leaders to strategically align training programs fit to ensure fluency and Field Engagement Tools Working with Field Medical Teams, Medical Directors and Scientific Communications, oversee annual plans for field tool creation and deployment Stay informed on advancements, evolving standards and the latest innovations in Field Medical engagement tools Responsible for upfront project management for third-party vendors/agencies engaged in the development of training materials and MSL field tools such as slide decks Define project scopes, set timelines, monitor deliverables, and manage budgets to ensure on-time, high-quality execution.

Requirements

Qualifications

Advanced degree in a scientific or healthcare field. 10 years’ experience in Medical Affairs with a minimum of 3 years of experience as a MSL and/or field medical training/resource lead Experience in Psychiatry / Neurology strongly preferred Demonstrated expertise in adult learning theory, training program development, and operational best practices. Proven ability to manage cross-functional projects and collaborate effectively with both internal stakeholders and external partners.