Summer Intern: Market Research & Intelligence Development

Position: 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  and follow us on Linked In 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

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