2026 Summer Intern: Commercial Ops/IT Department

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, excessive daytime sleepiness associated with narcolepsy and obstructive sleep apnea, and migraine, and multiple late-stage development programs 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 www.axsome.com and follow us on LinkedIn and X.

About This Role

Axsome Therapeutics is seeking an intern to support the Commercial Analytics team. This individual will be responsible for assisting members of the Commercial team with a variety of day-to-day tasks, and ongoing projects.  

The Commercial Analytics Intern will report directly to the VP, Data & Analytics and will work cross-functionally.  

This role is based at Axsome’s HQ in New York City with an on-site requirement of at least three days per week. We are unable to consider candidates who are looking for fully remote roles.  

Job Responsibilities and Duties include, but are not limited to, the following: 

• Dashboard creation using data visualization / agentic AI solution 
• Building last mile data pipelines with SQL and Python 
• Conduct data migration and documentation as needed 
• Project manage the dashboard creation from beginning to end 
• Obtain internal customer requirements and Build wireframes 
• Establish interim goals and agree to KPIs 
• Identify and Manage risks and scalability issues 
• Test, reiterate, and champion continuous improvement 
• Work Cross Functionally between Corporate IT and other departments Additional responsibilities as assigned 

Requirements / Qualifications 

• Actively enrolled with a minimum 3.0 GPA in graduate program with a focus on Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, Business Analytics, or related technical field 
• Coursework in database management, data structures, programming, or business intelligence 
• Working knowledge of SQL and Python (coursework or personal projects) 
• Exposure to data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI, or similar) 
• Basic understanding of data pipelines and ETL concepts 
• Familiarity with dashboard design principles 
• A proactive, creative, and entrepreneurial approach to work 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills 
• Demonstrates strong attention to detail 
• Organizational and critical thinking skills 
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well in a team environment 
• Ability to work on site Monday, Tuesday & Thursday. We are unable to consider candidates who are looking for fully remote roles 

Experience and Knowledge 

• Previous internship in data analytics, IT, or related field 
• Experience with Agile/project management methodologies 
• Significant knowledge of AI/ML concepts or tools 
• Public demonstration or competition showcasing of technical skillsets ranging from data visualization, machine learning projects, or AI agents 
• Interest in Pharmaceutical/Life Sciences industry a plus 
• Accomplished background demonstrating teamwork, creativity, leadership, good judgement, and delivering results

Additional Details

The anticipated hourly rate for this role is $18-$25/hour. The salary offer will be based on a variety of factors, including experience, qualifications, and internal equity.

This is a full-time and temporary role beginning in June and concluding in August. Final dates will be confirmed this spring. Successful candidates will be compensated at an hourly rate for the duration of the internship. Interns will work a maximum of 40 hours a week. 

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.