Digital Specialty Account Manager, Auvelity (Pacific Northwest 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. 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 virtual-based Digital Specialty Account Manager (DSAM) to execute commercial activities for assigned geographies, establish relationships with customers, and ensure a successful launch of Axsome’s current and future product pipeline. This role is virtual-based and will require gaining access to customers through digital channels and engagement. The Digital SAM will be responsible for product performance at a territory level, expected to be a disease category expert, a product champion, provide account management support, and exhibit business knowledge of the local landscape to assess key stakeholders plus future trends within the marketplace. The Digital Specialty Account Manager will report to the Digital Regional Business Director.

This is a remote role that will cover the Pacific Standard Time Zone. Candidates must be willing to work PST hours.

Job Responsibilities and Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Engage with customers virtually through digital channels
• Develop a comprehensive and effective territory business plan aimed at achieving and exceeding quarterly and annual goals established by commercial leadership
• Promote Axsome products within approved labeling in a comprehensive, fair, and ethical manner that is consistent with industry specific and corporate legal and regulatory guidelines
• Develop strong customer relationships by better understanding the customer’s needs
• Serve as a resource/consultant to customers and staff regarding payer policies and processes (i.e. eligibility and benefit verification, prior-authorization, and appeals/denials)
• Maximize use of marketing resources to maintain and develop customer relationships for the purpose of growing the customers’ confidence to prescribe Axsome medications for appropriate patients
• Communicate territory activity in an accurate and timely manner as directed by management
• Provide feedback to sales and commercial leadership, colleagues, marketing, and other internal departments about changing environment and results
• Successfully completes all training classes
• Complete administrative duties in an accurate and timely fashion
• Manage efforts within assigned promotional budget
• Effectively collaborate across all corporate functions
• Ensure timely access for patients through patient services and savings programs
• Additional responsibilities as assigned

Requirements / Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 2 years of field or virtual customer experience and/or account management; or, equivalent/applicable experience (remote sales, account management, nursing, or pharmacy)

Experience and Knowledge:

• Demonstrated experience delivering outstanding results in a quota/goal driven environment
• Demonstrated ability to master and communicate technical specifications are a must
• Previous pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical marketing/sales experience is preferred but not required
• Experience strategizing within cross-functional teams, utilizing differential resources to achieve business goals
• Proven ability to successfully manage multiple tasks concurrently under aggressive timelines in a dynamic environment
• Comfortability with uncertainty and high expectations
• Patient support services experience a plus
• Strong digital marketing aptitude
• Strong interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills

Salary and Benefits:

The anticipated salary range for this role is $100,000 - $150,000. 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.