Medical Science Liaison​/Senior Medical Science Liaison, Psychiatry; West Region

Medical Science Liaison/Senior Medical Science Liaison, Psychiatry (West 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 developing 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 programmes 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.

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) will be a key member of the Field Medical Affairs team s 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 will also provide support as needed for other pipeline programmes. This is a field‑based position covering the West Region (CA, NV, HI) – candidates must reside within the geography.

• Systematically identify and develop relationships with healthcare professionals (HCPs) and key opinion leaders (KOLs) 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 organisational needs
• Upon request, provide formal presentations to HCPs, external stakeholders, etc.
• Communicate meaningful insights gleaned from peer‑to‑peer discussions with HCPs
• Identify, analyse, 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 neuropsychiatry and across other neuroscience therapeutic areas as required
• 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 training and other tasks as necessary
• Provide high‑level support for company‑sponsored trials and aid in navigating investigator‑initiated research proposals through the review process when needed

• Advanced degree: MD, Pharm
  
  D, or PhD required
• Previous MSL experience is required
• Preference for candidates with psychiatry experience
• Candidate must reside within the geographic area
• Ability to travel up to 50–75%, including overnight stays and weekends, as needed
• Meet requirements for health‑industry‑representative credentialing to gain access to healthcare facilities within the territory

• Ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial and autonomous environment where business needs may rapidly evolve and change
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisation skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and communication skills (both written and oral)
• Comfortable multi-tasking in a fast‑paced company environment and able to adjust workload based upon changing priorities
• Demonstrated leadership among MSL peers and cross‑functional partners
• Proactive in communication to leadership
• Ability to contribute to the overall field medical strategy

The anticipated salary range for this role is $150,000 – $200,000. Salary offer will be based on a variety of factors, including experience, qualifications, internal equity and location. Axsome offers a competitive employment…