Director, Field Medical Training and Content

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 Director, Field Medical Training and Content. 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, Field Medical Training and Content 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 role is based at Axsome’s HQ in New York City with an on-site requirement of at least three days per week. We are unable to consider candidates who are looking for fully remote roles.

Job 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.
• Organize and ensure appropriate training of field tools

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.
• 30% business travel required
• Ability to work on site Monday, Tuesday & Thursday. We are unable to consider candidates who are looking for fully remote roles

Experience, Knowledge and Skills

• Strategic thinking, problem-solving, scientific storytelling, and innovation.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills; experience with budgetary and resource stewardship is a plus.
• Project management and organizational agility, especially across dispersed teams and multiple priorities.
• Interpersonal influence and ability to provide coaching and professional development guidance.
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks and effectiveness of measurement in medical affairs.
• Experience with resource allocation and vendor and budget management.
• Experience working with learning management systems, project management tools, and vendor oversight is strongly preferred.

Salary and Benefits:

The anticipated salary range for this role is $200,000 - $235,000. 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.