2026 Summer Intern: Market Research & Competitive Intelligence Development

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, excessive daytime sleepiness associated with narcolepsy and obstructive sleep apnea, and migraine, and multiple late-stage development programs 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 an intern to support the Market Research & Competitive Intelligence team. This individual will be responsible for assisting members of the Market Research & Competitive Intelligence team with a variety of day-to-day tasks, and ongoing projects.  

The Market Research & Competitive Intern will report directly to the Director, Market Research & Competitive Intelligence and will work cross-functionally.  

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: 

• Support Competitive Intelligence and Market Research team in developing a comprehensive CI landscape and strategy via conducting research to identify market opportunities and competitive risks 
• Assist in building and maintaining a CI repository of in-depth analyses of key competitors including commercial strategies, current and prospective timelines, market positioning, clinical assessment, and lifecycle management 
• Help translate and synthesize disparate data, research, and analyses into actionable insights that deepen competitive and market understanding across the organization, leveraging innovative AI tools where appropriate to enhance analysis and efficiency 
• Support the dissemination of timely CI insights throughout the organization under guidance of the Competitive Intelligence and Market Research team 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Marketing, Sales, Market Access, Medical Affairs, and Corporate Communications to understand strategic priorities and information needs 
• Assist with market research initiatives focusing on understanding the competitive landscape, market trends, and customer needs 
• Conduct competitive intelligence gathering from public sources including clinical trial databases, press releases, investor presentations, and syndicated data platforms, utilizing AI-powered research and data analysis tools 
• Support vendor-related activities by helping to coordinate and track competitive intelligence research projects 
• Ensure all work complies with Axsome's SOPs and CI policy, adhering to industry standards (e.g., SCIP) and operating to the highest professional standards 
• Additional responsibilities as assigned 

Requirements / Qualifications 

• Actively enrolled with a minimum 3.0 GPA in graduate program with a focus on Business, Life Sciences, Healthcare Management, or related field (MBA, MPH, MS, or related program preferred) 
• Academic coursework or project experience in business strategy, market research, or competitive analysis 
• A proactive, creative, and entrepreneurial approach to work   
• Interest and/or experience in CNS diseases 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills 
• Demonstrates strong attention to detail 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) 
• Organizational and critical thinking skills 
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well in a team environment 
• Ability to work on site Monday, Tuesday & Thursday. We are unable to consider candidates who are looking for fully remote roles 

Experience and Knowledge 

• Prior pharmaceutical/biotech, healthcare consulting, or market research internship or work experience preferred 
• Experience with data analysis, research synthesis, or competitive intelligence 
• Familiarity with scientific literature databases and secondary research tools (e.g., Cortellis, ClinicalTrials.gov, PubMed) 
• CNS or neuroscience coursework or research experience 
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical industry competitive intelligence methodologies 
• Understanding of clinical trial protocols and timelines 
• Familiarity with pharmaceutical commercial strategies including launch planning, market access, and payer dynamics 
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize information from multiple sources into actionable insights 
• Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills with ability to communicate complex concepts clearly 
• Self-directed with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously 
• Interest in Pharmaceutical/Life Sciences industry a plus 
• Accomplished background demonstrating teamwork, creativity, leadership, good judgement, and delivering results 

Additional Details

The anticipated hourly rate for this role is $18-$25/hour. The salary offer will be based on a variety of factors, including experience, qualifications, and internal equity. 

This is a full-time and temporary role beginning in June and concluding in August. Final dates will be confirmed this spring. Successful candidates will be compensated at an hourly rate for the duration of the internship. Interns will work a maximum of 40 hours a week. 

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.