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 currently searching for a Regional Business Director (RBD) to lead commercial activities for an assigned geography, establish a team of Account Managers, execute marketing strategies, and ensure a successful promotion of SYMBRAVO, an oral acute migraine medication. The RBD will be primarily responsible for the supervision and leadership of an industry shaping, uniquely structured salesforce leveraging the use of a highly sophisticated digital infrastructure. All RBDs will be aligned to geographical territories and assume full ownership of driving sales within the region.

The RBD is responsible for sales performance at a Region level and is expected to be a product champion and exhibit the business knowledge of the local landscape to assess key stakeholders plus future trends within the marketplace. This is a cross-functional front-line leader role that will focus on the launch of our new Migraine medication. The position is field-based and will require travel as needed to develop internal and external relationships.  

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

• Responsible for supervising operations of the Region which includes: driving results, hiring and coaching, account manager development, performance management, and the assignment of key "priority" accounts within the medical community  

• Develop and implement strategic plans for the Region including the right balance of live/virtual interactions and the prioritization of efforts by the team  

• Plan, organize and drive performance to achieve the business potential of the region through coaching and influence of direct reports  

• Establish and maintain effective communication among all members of the Region across cross-channel stakeholders in the Accounts and Market Access team  

• Maintain required technical expertise in order to respond accurately to all questions regarding products, marketing, policies, and business-related issues from customers and account managers  

• Work with direct reports to understand and consistently execute established expectations.  

• Consistently exemplify the ability to help a SAM improve on their selling skills, account management, product knowledge and capabilities needed for success through coaching and counsel. Lead by example through coaching direct reports both in live and virtual engagements.  

• Effectively plan and conduct plan of action and other meetings with members of the Region and Market Access teams   

• Develop and implement Region business plan, manage Region budget and overall responsibility for P&L at Region level in alignment with Regional and National expectations  

• Have a complete understanding of all relevant compliance laws, policies and processes and ensure actions of self and team are fully compliant  

• Overnight travel as indicated by the needs of the business  

• Additional responsibilities as assigned 

Requirements / Qualifications 

•  Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

• 5 years or more of field leadership experience and/or payer account management and/or demonstrated sales success with increasing responsibility and organizational leadership  

• Previous pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical marketing/sales experience preferred with at least three to five years spent in a position with demonstrated 1st line leadership groups  

• Proven performance history in the ability to lead others to success through your coaching influence 

• Demonstrated experience delivering outstanding results and developing others to their potential   

• Proven track record in attracting and retaining top talent  

• Current or recent Migraine disease experience strongly preferred  

• Successful launch experience strongly preferred  

• Experience to strategize within teams using differential resources to reach business goals  

• Proven ability to run multiple tasks concurrently under aggressive timelines in a dynamic environment  

• Must live within the territory’s geography  

• Comfortable with uncertainty and high expectations  

• Patient support services experience a plus  

• Strong digital marketing aptitude  

• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills 

 Salary and Benefits 

The anticipated salary range for this role is $165,000 - $205,000. 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.

Career Opportunity: Senior Attorney, Beyond Guilt Project Director (Part‑Time) with The Ohio Justice and Policy Center in Cleveland, Ohio

Are you an experienced litigator seeking part-time meaningful, mission‑aligned work where your experience can help free people and reform systems? Are you ready to step into a leadership role that blends post‑conviction advocacy, team management, and strategic reform? Do you bring strong judgment, flexibility, and a collaborative leadership style to complex legal work? If so, we want to hear from you.

As the Senior Attorney, Beyond Guilt Project Director, you will serve as a senior attorney and project leader responsible for overseeing OJPC’s post‑conviction legal advocacy work. This role is ideal for an attorney who enjoys both hands‑on litigation and leading people and projects, and who brings a thoughtful, strategic approach to case selection, workload management, and long‑term impact. This is a part-time, exempt position (approximately 20-30 hours per week, with flexibility). 

As the Senior Attorney, Beyond Guilt Project Director, you will:

• Lead and oversee the Beyond Guilt Project’s post-conviction docket (approximately 20–30 client matters annually), coordinating work across attorneys, a paralegal, pro bono counsel, interns, and volunteers.
• Personally litigate approximately 6-12 post-conviction cases each year, including judicial release motions, parole advocacy, sentence modifications, plea withdrawals, motions for new trial, and post-conviction petitions.
• Oversee case intake, prioritization, and assignment, balancing staff capacity with strategic impact and sustainability.
• Work collaboratively with prosecutors, community partners, and—when appropriate—crime survivors to negotiate release outcomes.
• Guide investigations, mitigation development, and reinvestigations.
• Collaborate with OJPC leadership and the Litigation Director to develop and execute high-impact litigation strategies.
• Prepare clients and their supporters for court proceedings and parole hearings.
• Partner with community organizations to support client release planning and post-release stability within the scope of representation.
• Assist with applying for grants, tracking program data, and completing portions of grant reporting for Beyond Guilt.
• Participate in public speaking, community education, and advocacy efforts related to criminal justice reform.
• Collaborate with development and policy staff to advance OJPC’s decarceration and system-reform priorities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Juris Doctor or advanced law degree.
• Admission to the Ohio Bar (or eligibility consistent with Ohio Supreme Court rules).
• Minimum five (5) years of litigation experience.
• Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Experience supervising attorneys, legal teams, or managing complex legal projects.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse clients, colleagues, and stakeholders.
• A demonstrated and abiding commitment to social justice and criminal legal system reform.
• Significant post‑conviction litigation experience preferred.
• Experience litigating judicial release, resentencing, or parole matters.
• Strong project management and team leadership skills.
• Experience integrating litigation with broader policy or system‑reform efforts.
• Comfort using legal case management systems (e.g., Clio).

The Ohio Justice & Policy Center creates fair, intelligent, and redemptive criminal justice systems through zealous, client‑centered advocacy, innovative policy reform, and cross‑sector community education. Founded in Cincinnati in 1997, OJPC is a statewide nonprofit law office focused on reducing incarceration, improving conditions inside prisons, and expanding freedom and opportunity for people with criminal records.

The Beyond Guilt Project (BG) is OJPC’s flagship initiative, identifying individuals serving excessive or unjust sentences and fighting for their release through judicial release, post‑conviction litigation, parole advocacy, negotiated resentencing, and other mechanisms. BG represents people who have demonstrated meaningful rehabilitation and have strong community support and release plans.

Learn more about OJPC’s mission by visiting:

https://ohiojpc.org/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/ohio-justice-&-policy-center/

Join our dedicated team and help drive meaningful change for people impacted by Ohio’s criminal legal system. Apply online today!

Employer is EOE/M/F/D/V. No third-party candidates, please.

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