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 Senior Director, Sales Training and Development to enhance the capabilities of our sales force. The Senior Director, Sales Training and Development will work closely with commercial leadership and cross-functional teams. Responsibilities will include spearheading Axsome's learning and development strategy, creating a roadmap, and implementing programs that cultivate the necessary talent and skills to achieve strategic long-term objectives across a diverse portfolio of innovative products.
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:
Strategic Training Leadership: Spearhead Axsome's learning and development strategy, creating a roadmap, and implementing programs that cultivate the necessary talent and skills to achieve our strategic long-term objectives across a diverse portfolio of innovative products.Team Management and Development: Lead and manage a training team, providing guidance, mentorship, and support while fostering a collaborative environment that encourages skill development and knowledge sharing.Workshops and Train-the-Trainer Sessions: Oversee the planning and development of workshops, both at the national and regional levels. Conduct "train-the-trainer" sessions to empower internal trainers with the necessary skills to deliver effective training.Frontline Leadership Development: Take the leading role in the development and execution of frontline sales leader training and development initiatives.Learning Management System (LMS) Proficiency: Ensure seamless integration of training materials and assessments within the LMS.Collaboration and Compliance: Collaborate with cross-functional partners, including Medical, Regulatory, and Legal teams, to support development, approval, and execution of training programs and resources, ensuring compliance with company policy as well as industry regulations and guidelines.Requirements/ Qualifications Bachelor's Degree Required.7+ years in Leadership/Organizational training in the pharmaceutical industry.10+ years of previous pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical/marketing/sales/training experience with a strong knowledge of the pharmaceutical marketplace and deep understanding of the pharmaceutical industry.Up to 30% travel.Ability to work on-site Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. We are unable to consider candidates who are looking for fully remote roles.Experience and Knowledge Background in adult learning principles and instructional design.Strong facilitation, presentation, and communication skills.Candidate demonstrates a breadth of diverse leadership experiences and capabilities including the ability to collaborate with peers, develop and coach others, oversee and guide the work of other colleagues to achieve meaningful outcomes and create business impact.Strong understanding of CNS disorders and related therapies is preferred.Other home office experience (i.e., Marketing, Operations, HR) preferred.Salary and Benefits: The anticipated salary range for this role is $225,000 - $255,000. 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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