Regional Business Director, Long Term Care (Great Lakes 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, 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. com and follow us on LinkedIn and X .

About This Role

Axsome Therapeutics is currently searching for a Regional Business Director (RBD), Long Term Care (LTC) to lead LTC commercial activities for an assigned geography, establish a team of LTC Account Managers, execute marketing strategies, and ensure a successful launch. The RBD will be primarily responsible for the supervision and leadership of an industry shaping, uniquely structured LTC-focused account management team leveraging the use of a highly sophisticated digital infrastructure. All account managers will be aligned to geographical boundaries.

The RBD is responsible for LTC sales performance at a Region level and is expected to be a product champion and exhibit the business knowledge of the local landscape to assess key stakeholders plus future trends within the marketplace. This is a cross-functional front-line leader role. The position is field-based and will require travel as needed to develop internal and external relationships.

Responsibilities

and Duties include, but are not limited to, the following: Responsible for supervising LTC focused operations of the Region which includes: driving results, hiring and coaching, account manager development, performance management, and the assignment of key "priority" accounts in LTC settings Develop and implement strategic plans for the Region including the right balance of live/virtual interactions and the prioritization of efforts by the team Plan, organize and drive performance to achieve the business potential of the region through coaching and influence of direct reports Partner closely with the Market Access account team to ensure appropriate pull through, knowledge and expertise of market access dynamics in LTC settings, as well as effective coordination and communication Support development of assigned accounts, including pharmacies, while delivering high-quality customer service and promoting appropriate diagnosis and product use Identify key account decision makers and initiate opportunities to engage with Axsome HQ Maintain required technical expertise in order to respond accurately to all questions regarding products, marketing, policies, and business-related issues from customers and account managers Work with direct reports to understand and consistently execute established expectations. Consistently exemplify the ability to help account managers improve on their selling skills, product knowledge and capabilities needed for success through coaching and counsel. Lead by example through coaching direct reports both in live and virtual engagements.