Manager, Medical Affairs Operations

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 Manager, Medical Affairs Operations. The Manager of Medical Affairs Operations will serve as a key partner to the Medical Affairs leadership team, driving operational excellence across systems, logistics, contracts and cross-functional initiatives. This role is responsible for ensuring smooth day-to-day operations, inclusive of managing document workflows, and supporting strategic Medical Affairs priorities through effective collaboration, organization, and process improvement. 

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:

• Provide operational and administrative support for senior leadership, including calendar management, reporting, and preparation of materials for strategic discussion
• Plan and manage logistics for internal and external meetings, conferences, and advisory boards, including scheduling, agendas, and follow-up actions
• Oversee the Medical Affairs SharePoint site to ensure efficient document management, version control, and organization of internal resources
• Coordinate and support Medical Affairs initiatives, ensuring deliverables, deadlines, and compliance requirements are met
• Manage departmental contracts, including routing, review, and coordination with Legal, Compliance, and Procurement
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance team efficiency, communication, and operational excellence
• Support budget and tracking in partnership with finance and operations leadership

Requirements / Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required 
• 5 years of experience in Medical Affairs operations, project management, or a similar role in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry
• 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

• Strong organizational, communication, and project management skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Proficiency with SharePoint, Microsoft Office Suite, and project management tools
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively across departments and drive process efficiency
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment and handle confidential information responsibly

Salary & Benefits

The anticipated salary range for this role is $120,000 - $135,000. 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.