Medical Writer/Senior Medical Writer

Axsome Therapeutics•New York, NY

4h•$110,000 - $140,000•Onsite

About The Position

Axsome Therapeutics is seeking a Medical Writer/Senior Medical Writer within Medical Affairs to draft, edit, and submit high-quality, medically accurate scientific documents, including manuscripts, conference abstracts, posters, slide decks, field materials, and publication enhancers. The role works with stakeholders across Publications, Medical Affairs, HEOR, and Field Medical to interpret complex data and develop strategic scientific documents aligned with Medical Affairs strategy. The position reports to the Director, Scientific Publications. The role is based at Axsome’s headquarters in New York City and requires working onsite at least three days per week, specifically Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. Fully remote candidates will not be considered. The role may also provide technical writing support to functions outside Medical Affairs based on business need and as determined by the manager and Medical Affairs leadership.

Requirements

An advanced scientific or clinical degree (MD, PhD, or PharmD).
For the Medical Writer level, 1–3 years of medical writing experience.
For the Senior Medical Writer level, 5–8 years of medical writing experience.
A track record of developing high-quality scientific documents from inception through publication.
Ability to interpret, evaluate, and communicate complex scientific and clinical data in a variety of formats and styles.
Expertise using online and other data sources for literature searches and information, and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Experience with publication management software.
General knowledge of drug development and approval processes.
Ability to collaborate and coordinate team members’ efforts to resolve comments and complete deliverables.
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects under general supervision in a fast-paced environment.
Flexibility and adaptability to changing deadlines and priorities.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Strong attention to detail.
Self-motivation and ability to manage work while maintaining alignment with strategy and corporate goals.
Ability to work onsite Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday; fully remote candidates will not be considered.

Responsibilities

Work with stakeholders such as Publications, Medical Affairs, HEOR, and Field Medical to interpret complex data and develop strategic scientific documents aligned with Medical Affairs strategy.
Coordinate the review, approval, submission, and production of publications, including encore presentations.
Develop and update assigned field materials, including disease-state and product-specific slide decks and FAQs.
Collaborate with project and publication leads and biostatisticians, applying strategic direction to manage and prioritize assignments and meet delivery and quality goals.
Recommend improvements to publication and medical writing SOPs, processes, and digital tools.
Work with cross-functional internal teams to build broad acceptance and consensus on document content.
Critically analyze, synthesize, and present complex information.
Apply knowledge of publication and scientific communications processes, industry best practices, and compliance requirements.
Provide technical writing support to other functions outside Medical Affairs when business needs and leadership direction require it.