Manager, Full Stack Web 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 a highly skilled and detail-oriented Manager, Full Stack Web Development to join our team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with both front-end and back-end web development, the ability to deploy and manage applications via AWS, strong knowledge of web analytics and testing frameworks, and a demonstrated ability to work with modern CMS platforms. Experience with tools like Webflow, Selenium, CMS tools, and OneTrust is essential. Project management experience is a plus and will help in driving web initiatives from ideation and requirement gathering to deployment. This position will report to the Director of Digital Products, and will work cross-functionally with teams throughout the organization. 

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: 

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable, responsive, and user-friendly web applications.
• Configure, deploy and maintain AWS infrastructure to support web applications 
• Implement and manage CMS-driven websites, particularly with tools like Webflow and other modern CMS platforms. 
• Build and execute front-end testing using frameworks such as Selenium to ensure cross-browser and cross-device compatibility. 
• Integrate and monitor web analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics, Adobe Analytics) to optimize user experience and performance. 
• Collaborate with design, marketing, and product teams to implement privacy-compliant features using tools like OneTrust. 
• Translate business and functional requirements into technical solutions. 
• Maintain best practices in code quality, testing, and documentation. 
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues across the stack, ensuring maximum uptime and performance. 
• Help plan and coordinate development projects, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with business goals.  

Requirements / Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in software development, computer science or related field, or equivalent
• 5 years of experience in full stack web development
• Ability to work on site Monday, Tuesday & Thursday. We are unable to consider candidates who are looking for fully remote roles 

Experience, Knowledge and Skills 

• Prior experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry is a plus 
• Proficiency with front-end technologies (HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, modern JS frameworks)
• Experience with back-end technologies (Node.js, Python, or similar)
• Experience with AWS tools (Lamdas, S3, API Gateway, etc.)
• Experience with Webflow and modern CMS platforms
• Hands-on experience with Selenium or similar front-end testing frameworks
• Experience with git and CI/CD workflows (GitHub, GitHub Actions, GitLab, etc.), especially in a collaborative team environment
• Familiarity with web analytics tools and implementing tracking scripts
• Working knowledge of OneTrust or other privacy management platforms.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills 

Salary and Benefits:

The anticipated salary range for this role is $115,000 - $135,000. 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. 

Axsome Therapeutics does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or third-party recruitment agencies and will not pay placement fees for unsolicited candidates that are sent to hiring managers, the HR team or other Axsome team members. Only approved vendors who have been explicitly asked to support a specific search will receive access to our Applicant Tracking System to submit candidates for consideration.