Senior Manager, Patient Advocacy

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 a Senior Manager, Patient Advocacy to drive communications and engagement with patient advocacy organizations and other external stakeholders. This role will build new and expand existing partnerships, foster collaboration, and identify future areas of mutual interest to improve the lives of patients and caregivers impacted by CNS conditions.   

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: 

• Create and implement strategic plans for patient advocacy and stakeholder engagement 

• Serve as the primary point of accountability to develop long-term, trusting relationships with patient advocacy community 

• Collaborate with corporate communications, marketing, market access, medical affairs, and clinical operations on opportunities to engage patients and advocates on key priorities  

• Support launch readiness and post-marketing insight gathering to ensure positive patient experience 

• Represent company at advocate events, scientific congresses, and patient meetings   

• Develop and manage budget for patient advocacy sponsorships and partnership opportunities  

• Ensure compliance with corporate policies and procedures as well as applicable laws and regulations. 

 Requirements / Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree required and minimum of 7 years of experience with patient advocacy groups in a relevant pharmaceutical, non-profit, or consulting setting 

• Proven track record in managing relationships and influencing key stakeholders  

• Strong working knowledge of pharmaceutical environment is required 

• Ability to work onsite Mondays, Tuesday, and Thursdays 

Experience and Knowledge 

• Experience forming partnerships with patient advocacy organizations and other external stakeholders   

• Experience with CNS or other chronic conditions 

• Excellent written and communication skills 

• Experience in health policy or government affairs preferred 

• Comfortable multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment and able to adjust based on changing priorities  

• Willingness to travel as needed, up to 25%   

 Salary & Benefits

The anticipated salary range for this role is $140,000 - $160,000. 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.