Medical Science Liaison/Senior Medical Science Liaison, Alzheimer's Disease Agitation (West Region)
Axsome Therapeutics
Summary
Axsome Therapeutics is seeking a Medical Science Liaison/Senior Medical Science Liaison to focus on developing the ADA franchise. The MSL/Senior MSL will be a key member of the Field Medical Affairs team at Axsome. This position will be the primary communicator of Axsome science and will be responsible for executing the national medical affairs plan within a specified territory. The MSL/Senior MSL will also provide support as needed for other pipeline programs.
Job description
This is a field-based position covering CA, OR, WA, AK and HI. Candidates must reside within the geography.
Job Responsibilities and Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Systematically identify and develop relationships with healthcare professionals (HCPs) to raise awareness of Axsome's mission to accelerate the invention and adoption of life-changing medicines for patients living with CNS disorders
- Develop and maintain a deep knowledge and understanding of neuropsychiatry and approved pipeline medications as well as the competitive landscape in the specified therapeutic area
- Provide fair and balanced scientific information to HCPs and to internal business partners per organizational needs
- Upon request, provide formal presentations to HCPs, external stakeholders, etc.
- Lead scientific discovery and communicate meaningful insights gleaned from peer-to-peer discussions with HCPs
- Identify, analyze, and translate specific needs within the territory to achieve clinical and business objectives
- Collaborate with internal partners, as appropriate, to advance clinical and business objectives
- Build and maintain technical and clinical expertise in Alzheimer's Disease and across other neuroscience therapeutic areas as required
- Maintain knowledge base of global and regional market issues, trends, and product knowledge as it pertains to key therapeutics areas
- Actively contribute to the growth and development of the National Field Medical Team
- Execute key job functions, including documentation of field activities, submission of medical insights, completion of medical information requests, expense report submission, required trainings, and other tasks as necessary
- Provide high level support for company sponsored trials and aide in navigating investigator-initiated research proposals through the review process when needed
Requirements and Qualifications
- Advanced degree (MD, PharmD, DO, APNP or PhD) required
- Previous MSL experience is preferred
- Preference for candidates with neurology, neuroscience, Alzheimer's Disease and/or geriatric psychiatry experience
- Candidate must reside within the geographic area
- Ability to travel up to 75%, including overnight stays and weekends, as needed
- Meet requirements for health industry personnel credentialing to gain access to healthcare facilities within the territory
- Problem solving oriented- identify issues and provide solutions
Experience and Knowledge
- Ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial and autonomous environment where business needs may rapidly evolve and change
- Strong attention to detail and excellent organization skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and communication skills (both written and oral)
- Ability to translate the data and converse appropriately with the intended audience
- Comfortable multi-tasking in a fast-paced company environment and able to adjust workload based upon changing priorities
Requirements
- Advanced degree (MD, PharmD, DO, APNP or PhD) required
- Previous MSL experience is preferred
- Preference for candidates with neurology, neuroscience, Alzheimer's Disease and/or geriatric psychiatry experience
- Candidate must reside within the geographic area
- Ability to travel up to 75%, including overnight stays and weekends, as needed
- Meet requirements for health industry personnel credentialing to gain access to healthcare facilities within the territory
- Problem solving oriented- identify issues and provide solutions
- Ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial and autonomous environment where business needs may rapidly evolve and change
- Strong attention to detail and excellent organization skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and communication skills (both written and oral)
- Ability to translate the data and converse appropriately with the intended audience
- Comfortable multi-tasking in a fast-paced company environment and able to adjust workload based upon changing priorities
Benefits
- Annual bonus
- Significant 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.