Summary

Axsome Therapeutics is seeking an Associate, Marketing Operations to lead the planning and execution of national conferences and speaker bureau activities supporting the Psychiatry field team. This role will serve as a key operational partner to Sales, Marketing, Legal, Compliance, Finance, Medical Affairs, external conference organizations, speakers, and agency partners. The position will manage congresses from initial planning and contracting through on-site execution and post-conference reporting. The role will also oversee speaker bureau operations, including speaker training logistics and management of the HLX speaker portal process. This individual will report to the Director, Marketing Operations.

Job description

About This Role

Axsome Therapeutics is seeking an Associate, Marketing Operations to lead the planning and execution of national conferences and speaker bureau activities supporting the Psychiatry field team. This role will serve as a key operational partner to Sales, Marketing, Legal, Compliance, Finance, Medical Affairs, external conference organizations, speakers, and agency partners. The position will manage congresses from initial planning and contracting through on-site execution and post-conference reporting. The role will also oversee speaker bureau operations, including speaker training logistics and management of the HLX speaker portal process. This individual will report to the Director, Marketing Operations.

Conferences

Lead end-to-end planning and execution for national conferences, from contracting through post-conference follow-up.
Manage all conference logistics, including POs, registration, lead retrieval, staffing, meeting rooms, materials, travel/hotel communications, and on-site coordination.
Partner with field leadership and Marketing on conference plans, booth needs, product theaters, and sponsorship opportunities.
Coordinate with Legal, Compliance, Finance, vendors, and conference organizations to manage approvals, deadlines, and deliverables.
Track conference spending, contracts, activities, and post-conference metrics.

Speaker Bureau

Support speaker bureau operations, speaker training, and management of the HLX speaker portal process.
Work with legal and compliance to triage speaker bureau exemption and escalation process according to Axsome policy.

Field Team Support

Serve as a primary operational resource for Field Teams and leadership.
Support sponsorships and membership requests, including contracting and payment processing.
Maintain organized trackers, resources, and communications to provide visibility into conference and speaker bureau activities.
Additional responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in marketing, Business, Communications, or related field
0-2 years of relevant experience
A proactive, creative, and entrepreneurial approach to managing cross-functional partnerships
Strong attention to detail, organization, and time management skills
Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines simultaneously
Comfortable working independently and adapting quickly in a fast-paced environment
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams and external partners
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Teams, SharePoint, and project management tools such as Monday.com
Ability to work on site Monday, Tuesday & Thursday
CNS disease expertise and/or experience is a plus

Benefits

Annual Bonus
Equity
Generous Benefits Package

Company overview

Axsome Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing novel therapies for central nervous system (CNS) disorders. The company has built a robust pipeline targeting major depressive disorder, migraine, Alzheimer's disease agitation, and other neurological conditions. Axsome's lead product, Auvelity (dextromethorphan-bupropion), received FDA approval for the treatment of major depressive disorder in adults, representing a significant advancement in depression treatment with a novel mechanism of action. The company's development strategy focuses on leveraging known active pharmaceutical ingredients in novel combinations or formulations to create differentiated therapies with improved efficacy and safety profiles. Axsome employs a targeted approach to CNS disorders where significant unmet medical needs exist, combining scientific innovation with strategic clinical development to bring meaningful treatments to patients suffering from debilitating neurological conditions.