Senior Regional Marketer, Sleep (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 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, agitation associated with dementia due to Alzheimer’s disease, excessive daytime sleepiness associated with narcolepsy and obstructive sleep apnea, and migraine, as well as multiple novel product candidates 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 and follow us on LinkedIn and X. About This Role Axsome Therapeutics is seeking a Senior Regional Marketer (Sr. RMK) to be a field-based extension of the Sleep Marketing team that will focus on commercial KOL engagements with CNS experts to gain insights into national, regional, and local opportunities, provide a bridge between regional markets and headquarters, and regionally support the brand strategy and inform strategic direction. Additionally, the Sr. RMK will lead Peer to Peer speaker development, training, and support the execution of promotional programs and national and regional congress activity. This role will liaise with other field-based leaders, within approved SOPs, including but not limited to Field Medical, Sales, Training, as well as Corporate based colleagues in Marketing, Market Access, Market Research, and Medical Affairs, as appropriate. Additionally, the Sr. RMK will help develop and execute HCP marketing initiatives in line with brand strategies and objectives. This individual will report to the Senior Director, Regional Marketing for Neurology. This is a field-based position in the West Region that includes WA, OR, CA, NV, ID, MT, WY, UT, AK, HI, MN, ND, NE, IA, MO, KS, AR, OK, TX, NM, AZ, CO, MI, WI, IN, IL, MS, LA, AL. Candidates must live in the geography. Job Responsibilities and Duties include, but are not limited to, the following: KOL Engagement Function as a thought leader liaison to key KOLs within the sleep community and build bridge to/from customer to Axsome Therapeutics Develop and maintain KOL engagement plans and influence maps for thought leaders Engage with KOLs at local, regional, and national congresses and advocacy events to discuss brand, disease state and commercial strategy as well as facilitate engagements and opportunities for executive leadership in support of marketing initiatives Gather insights from key thought leaders to inform brand strategy and support development of content, tactics, and resources, when appropriate Brand Strategy Support cross-functional teams to gather key customer insights and input on the marketplace by garnering insights on commercial strategy, including designing local marketplace tactics, clinical messaging, access, and educational needs. Supporting the execution of approved Commercial Advisory Boards Assist in identification of Healthcare Professional (HCP) consultants based on profile established by the approved Consultant Engagement Project Brief Design, Facilitate, participate in, and attend advisory boards, where appropriate Speaker Bureau Management & Execution Identify and develop HCP and access speakers to provide compliant, high-quality speaker programs on disease state, mechanism of disease, and product, when appropriate Ensure appropriate and compliant execution of speaker programs Monitor speaker performance at events and develops speakers to provide high quality promotional education through coaching as needed Work with Marketing and contracted speakers to gain and synthesize feedback on current and future content development Requirements / Qualifications Bachelor’s degree (required); Graduate degree preferred 8 years of pharmaceutical industry experience 2 years of cross functional experience in at least 2 of the following areas: Field Sales, Field Sales Leadership, Product Marketing, Thought Leader Engagement, Key Account Management, Engagement with professional healthcare organizations 50-75% travel, by air or car, is regularly required Experience, Knowledge and Skills Demonstrated success and expertise with thought leader engagement, ad boards and speaker’s bureau- strongly preferred Marketing, sales management, and/or extensive pharmaceutical product launch experience- strongly preferred Proven ability to successfully manage accounts in a large geographical territory including both academic and community-based HCPs Demonstrated ability to build productive stakeholder relationships internally and externally with impactful engagement tactics Clinical knowledge and aptitude in complex/competitive disease states, preferably in the Sleep market. Strong intellectual curiosity with a desire to continuously learn and improve by applying new knowledge and skills on the job and innovate with market dynamics Highly collaborative with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously Self-starter with strong organizational and planning skills. Able to determine effective approaches and take the appropriate action based on the available information/resources consistent with the over-arching strategy Effective verbal and written communication skills Salary & Benefits The anticipated salary range for this role is $180,000 - $205,000. 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.