Axsome Therapeutics, Inc. · 2 months ago
Director, Field Medical Training and Content
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$200K/yr - $235K/yr
10+ years expAxsome Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company focused on advancing treatments for central nervous system conditions. The Director, Field Medical Training and Content will create and deliver training programs for field medical teams, collaborate with internal Medical Affairs personnel, and ensure successful engagement tools are developed and implemented.
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Responsibilities
Accountable for developing, refreshing and maintaining functional onboarding training curricula for Medical Affairs
Work with Field Medical Leadership to develop, and lead the implementation of scientific training content and curricula for multiple field Medical Teams, utilizing agency partners and/or internal resources as appropriate
Ensure adult learning principles and industry best practices are incorporated into training curricula
Conduct needs assessments, identify knowledge gaps, and tailor training solutions to support Field Medical professional growth and skills development
Drive adoption of innovative training methods and learning technologies to enhance field capabilities
Collaborate with Medical Affairs leaders to strategically align training programs fit to ensure fluency and
Working with Field Medical Teams, Medical Directors and Scientific Communications, oversee annual plans for field tool creation and deployment
Stay informed on advancements, evolving standards and the latest innovations in Field Medical engagement tools
Responsible for upfront project management for third-party vendors/agencies engaged in the development of training materials and MSL field tools such as slide decks
Define project scopes, set timelines, monitor deliverables, and manage budgets to ensure on-time, high-quality execution
Organize and ensure appropriate training of field tools
Qualification
Required
Advanced degree in a scientific or healthcare field
10 years' experience in Medical Affairs with a minimum of 3 years of experience as a MSL and/or field medical training/resource lead
Experience in Psychiatry / Neurology strongly preferred
Demonstrated expertise in adult learning theory, training program development, and operational best practices
Proven ability to manage cross-functional projects and collaborate effectively with both internal stakeholders and external partners
30% business travel required
Ability to work on site Monday, Tuesday & Thursday. We are unable to consider candidates who are looking for fully remote roles
Preferred
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills; experience with budgetary and resource stewardship is a plus
Project management and organizational agility, especially across dispersed teams and multiple priorities
Interpersonal influence and ability to provide coaching and professional development guidance
Familiarity with compliance frameworks and effectiveness of measurement in medical affairs
Experience with resource allocation and vendor and budget management
Experience working with learning management systems, project management tools, and vendor oversight is strongly preferred
Benefits
Annual bonus
Significant equity
Generous benefits package
Company
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1B2025-05-13Post Ipo Debt· $570M
2023-06-28Post Ipo Equity· $225M
2019-12-23Post Ipo Equity· $200M
Leadership Team
H
Herriot Tabuteau
Chief Executive Officer
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