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Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.Specialist/Senior Specialist, Clinical Budgets and Contracts
Axsome Therapeutics, a biopharmaceutical organization creating central nervous system treatments, seeks a Specialist or Senior Specialist to manage clinical financial operations. The company develops approved medications…
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Axsome Therapeutics, a biopharmaceutical organization creating central nervous system treatments, seeks a Specialist or Senior Specialist to manage clinical financial operations. The company develops approved medications and candidates addressing neurological and psychiatric conditions affecting millions of patients across the United States. This position focuses on the financial administration of clinical research trials sponsored by the organization. The person in this role will handle confidential disclosure agreements, formulate and negotiate clinical…
Job Description
Axsome Therapeutics, a biopharmaceutical organization creating central nervous system treatments, seeks a Specialist or Senior Specialist to manage clinical financial operations. The company develops approved medications and candidates addressing neurological and psychiatric conditions affecting millions of patients across the United States.
This position focuses on the financial administration of clinical research trials sponsored by the organization. The person in this role will handle confidential disclosure agreements, formulate and negotiate clinical trial site budgets, and oversee site payment workflows from initiation to study conclusion. Daily responsibilities involve collaborating closely with internal legal, finance, and clinical departments to track milestones, maintain databases, support audits, and refine financial procedures.
This opportunity fits professionals possessing background experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech sectors who excel at analytical tasks and contract negotiations. Candidates must note that this position requires working on-site at the corporate headquarters in New York City three days each week—specifically Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday—and fully remote applicants cannot be considered.
Responsibilities
- Manage the review, processing, and execution of clinical disclosure agreements and related documents in coordination with the legal department
- Formulate and negotiate financial budgets, terms, and site contacts for assigned clinical research studies
- Maintain tracking systems, master budgets, contract databases, and workflow logs for active trials
- Oversee the site payment lifecycle, handle payment queries, and support expense reporting and accrual tracking
- Assist the finance team through audit processes and contribute to efficiency improvements for financial system tools
Requirements
- One to three years of total work background within the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or clinical research sectors
- One to two years of direct experience negotiating clinical trial budgets
- Advanced spreadsheet proficiency and strong data manipulation capabilities for building large analytical reports
- Availability to work on-site in New York City on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays
Qualifications
- Bachelor degree from an accredited academic institution
- Familiarity with clinical trials and Good Clinical Practice standards
- Prior use of project administration tools such as Smartsheet
- Past interaction with data processing applications like Power BI
Core Skills
Benefits
- Annual bonus
- Significant equity
- Generous benefits package
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the location and remote policy for this role?
This role is based out of the company headquarters in New York City with a mandatory on-site schedule of three days per week, specifically Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. Fully remote candidates cannot be considered.
What is the expected salary range?
The anticipated salary range for the position is between $80,000 and $100,000, determined by factors such as qualifications, experience, internal equity, and location.
What experience is required to apply?
Applicants must hold a bachelor degree and possess one to three years of industry experience in clinical research, biotechnology, or pharmaceuticals, which must include one to two years of direct budget negotiation background.
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