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Axsome Therapeutics

Director, Sales Operations

Axsome Therapeutics, New York, New York, us, 10261


Axsome Therapeutics, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company developing and delivering novel therapies for the management of central nervous system (CNS) disorders. The Axsome team is a lean, dynamic group of individuals committed to addressing unmet needs for patients with CNS disorders. Axsome is based in New York City.

About This Role

Axsome Therapeutics is seeking a Director, Sales Operations to support our commercial product launches. The Director, Sales Operations is responsible for a variety of coordination and execution of key sales operations functions. Key responsibilities include:

Management and maintenance of sales operations processes

Management of HCP DCC engagement plans to ensure they are effective and efficient

Ensure that field teams maximize the use of data and technology to deliver results

Manage field related compliance operations

Lead and develop a team delivering best in class operations in the pharmaceutical space

This role will report directly to Senior Director, Sales Operations and 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

Work with cross-functional team to design, optimize and manage field team alignments, HCP engagement plans, incentive compensation plans, and field reporting

Manage vendors running sales operations processes and reporting

Manage and provide thought leadership on organizational omnichannel capabilities

Identify relevant field KPI’s and work with field leadership to put in place relevant reports/dashboards to understand and effectively manage opportunities

Create ad hoc analysis/reports to identify opportunities for Field execution based on CRM engagement data and secondary data sources (IQVIA/Symphony)

Collaborate with broader Commercial Operations team to review data, improve existing processes, and on new projects

Collaborate with broader Commercial team to drive future launch planning and execution

Act as a liaison with Corporate Compliance to ensure all systems support our field representatives and meet compliance requirements

Leverage CRM/SFA systems to full capabilities and enhance to support the field

Support Sales leadership in the organization and coordination of National Sales meetings, Manager Meetings, and POA meetings

REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s Degree required

9+ years of sales operations experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry (which may include work as a consultant or supplier to the industry)

Ability to work on site Monday, Tuesday & Thursday. We are unable to consider candidates who are looking for fully remote roles

Experience and Knowledge

Experience in CNS therapeutic area is preferred

Demonstrated knowledge of sales operations and ability to identify and investigate operational needs, and opportunities, and leads the implementation of improvements within area of responsibility

Experience in Sales Force Design, Alignment, Targeting, Call Planning, and Incentive Compensation

Experience in omnichannel planning

Experience supporting Veeva CRM applications

Understands key pharmaceutical data sources (e.g. IQVIA, Symphony) and data structures to produce insights

Ability to operate in ambiguous situations and determine focused objectives and a clear path forward in the face of open questions

Advanced knowledge of MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) is required

Experience in programming (SQL, SAS or Python preferred)

Strong team player with ability to manage conflicting priorities

Demonstrated ability to work with many cross-functional partners

Ability to interact and communicate with all levels in the organization

Ability to balance multiple projects and workstreams simultaneously

Salary & Benefits

The anticipated salary range for this role is $180,000 - $215,000. 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.

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