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About the job

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, agitation associated with dementia due to Alzheimer’s disease, excessive daytime sleepiness associated with narcolepsy and obstructive sleep apnea, and migraine, as well as multiple novel product candidates 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 Manager, Compliance. Reporting to the Director, Monitoring and Investigations, this role will help execute elements of the Company’s healthcare compliance program, with an emphasis on policy management, auditing and monitoring of business activities and HCP payment transparency reporting. In addition, the candidate for this position will work closely with the Chief Compliance Officer, the Director, Compliance, and other business colleagues and shall assist with managing Axsome’s compliance operations in accordance with company policies, applicable state and federal regulations, and industry standards including those of the FDA, OIG, and CMS.

This is a field-based position that covers the Southwest Region, requiring extensive travel to support a robust compliance monitoring program. Candidates must reside within the Southwest Region.

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

General Compliance Program Support

Support the development, implementation, and maintenance of the compliance program, including compliance investigations and training and monitoring workstreams designed to facilitate adherence to compliance policies and healthcare compliance regulations

Support the implementation of new and existing FDA and OIG guidance documents, emerging state and federal regulations, and industry codes to current policies, training and monitoring activities as they relate to business activities and communications with healthcare professionals and/or patients or patient advocacy organizations

Maintain current understanding of laws and regulations applicable to pharmaceutical/biotechnology compliance, along with recent industry trends and changes

Additional responsibilities as assigned

Training Program Support

Support Director, Monitoring and Investigations, in creation and maintenance of comprehensive compliance training plan in connection with compliance policies, including but not limited to: new hire orientation, role or franchise-based training curricula, anti-bribery and anti-corruption (ABAC) program, privacy, and promotional regulations

Facilitate creation of Compliance training content, including alignment across trainings on core Compliance concepts, determination of best formats and methods for training delivery

Review and manage Compliance training assignments in training management system for enterprise-wide, franchise-specific and executive training curriculums

Track and assist with record retention of all Compliance training records in training management system

Review and monitor Compliance training assignments and completion, including following-up with employees who are late on assigned training

Development of additional slide decks to support the training program

Monitoring Program Support

Provide support to Director, Corporate Compliance in data gathering and execution of quarterly data monitoring activities related to employee adherence to Corporate Business Policies

Participate in live monitoring of field activities such as patient events, advisory boards, symposia and hub activities

Update and oversee design and maintenance of monitoring dashboard for regional and global visibility to completion of annual monitoring activities

Manage communication to Sales Directors regarding annual Director-led monitoring requirements, track completion and documentation of Director-led monitoring of field teams

Conduct monitoring activities not limited to sitting in on field ride, speaker programs, virtual programs, and advisory boards

Requirements / Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree is required

4+ years of experience working in the pharmaceutical/healthcare legal/compliance/internal audit field. Experience in-house, at a regulatory agency, or at a major law firm also welcome.

Ability to travel extensively to support a robust compliance monitoring program; travel will include field rides, live monitoring of speaker programs, and advisory boards

Experience, Knowledge and Skills

Experience with statutes, regulations, guidance documents, enforcement trends, and best practices related to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and/or healthcare industry generally

Experience with the requirements for effective compliance programs as set forth in OIG Guidance and the Federal Sentencing Guidelines

Experience with the legal/compliance framework affecting the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry; including, but not limited to, sales and marketing fraud and abuse issues, OIG and other industry guidance documents, clinical trial regulations, and issues arising under the Anti-Kickback Statute and the False Claims Act

Demonstrated effectiveness operating in complex organizational and regulatory environments

Excellent written, oral, and presentation skills

A strong sense of professionalism, and the drive to provide superb and timely support to internal clients

Strong problem solving, risk analysis, and project management skills

Demonstrated ability to partner effectively with others in addressing complex issues

Strong persuasive skills and sound business judgement

Motivated, self-starter with ability to appropriately prioritize issues, drive projects, and allocate resources

Salary & Benefits

The anticipated salary range for this role is $115,000-$135,000. 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.