Axsome Therapeutics, Inc. · 2 months ago
Medical Science Liaison/Senior Medical Science Liaison, Migraine (Northwest Region)
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$150K/yr - $200K/yrAxsome Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company leading advancements in the treatment of central nervous system conditions. They are seeking a Medical Science Liaison/Senior Medical Science Liaison to develop the migraine franchise, executing the national medical affairs plan and building relationships with healthcare professionals in the Northwest Region.
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Responsibilities
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, specifically in migraine
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 migraine 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 Migraine 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
Qualification
Required
Advanced degree (MD, PharmD, DO, APNP or PhD) required
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
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
Ability to contribute to the overall field medical strategy
Problem solving oriented with the ability to identify issues and provide solutions
Preferred
MSL experience is preferred
Preference for candidates with neurology, neuroscience, migraine and/or fibromyalgia experience
Benefits
Annual bonus
Significant equity
Generous benefits package
Company
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
Founded in 2012
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
Recent News
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