Director, Field Medical Training and Content

Role Summary

Director, Field Medical Training and Content. This role is responsible for creating and delivering training programs that enhance both scientific knowledge and key professional skills for field medical teams. It will collaborate with internal Medical Affairs to plan and manage the development of scientific slide decks and engagement tools used by Field Medical Teams, with coordination across multiple Medical Affairs functions. Reporting to the Executive Director of Field Medical, the role serves as a strategic member of the Field Medical Leadership Team. This position is based at Axsome’s HQ in New York City with on-site requirements of at least three days per week.

Responsibilities

• Learning and Development
  • Accountable for developing, refreshing and maintaining onboarding training curricula for Medical Affairs
  • Develop and lead the implementation of scientific training content and curricula for multiple field Medical Teams, utilizing agency partners and/or internal resources
  • Ensure adult learning principles and industry best practices are incorporated into training curricula
  • Conduct needs assessments, identify knowledge gaps, and tailor training solutions to support Field Medical professional growth
  • Drive adoption of innovative training methods and learning technologies
  • Collaborate with Medical Affairs leaders to align training programs to ensure fluency
• Field Engagement Tools
  • Oversee annual plans for field tool creation and deployment with Field Medical Teams, Medical Directors and Scientific Communications
  • Stay informed on advancements and innovations in Field Medical engagement tools
  • Project manage third-party vendors/agencies for development of training materials and MSL field tools
  • Define project scopes, set timelines, monitor deliverables, and manage budgets for on-time, high-quality execution
  • Organize and ensure appropriate training of field tools

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a scientific or healthcare field
• 10 years of experience in Medical Affairs with a minimum of 3 years as an MSL and/or field medical training/resource lead
• Experience in Psychiatry / Neurology strongly preferred
• Demonstrated expertise in adult learning theory, training program development, and operational best practices
• Proven ability to manage cross-functional projects and collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners
• 30% business travel required
• Ability to work on site Monday, Tuesday & Thursday

Skills

• Strategic thinking, problem-solving, scientific storytelling, and innovation
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills; budgetary/resource stewardship experience a plus
• Project management and adaptability across dispersed teams and multiple priorities
• Interpersonal influence and ability to coach and develop others
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks and measurement in medical affairs
• Experience with resource allocation, vendor and budget management
• Experience with learning management systems, project management tools, and vendor oversight

Education

• Advanced degree in a scientific or healthcare field

Additional Requirements

• On-site work 3 days per week at HQ in New York City; fully remote options are not available
• 30% travel