Director CMC Operations
Abarca HealthFull Time
Senior (5 to 8 years)
Candidates should possess an advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, or MS) with over 5 years in the pharma/biotech industry, including at least 3 years of regulatory CMC writing experience, or a Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline with 7+ years of experience in pharma, biotech, or CROs. Demonstrated experience in a CMC writing role, including participation in investigational, initial, and/or post-approval submissions to the US FDA (IND, NDA, BLA) and/or EMA (IMPD, MAA), is required. A broad knowledge of ICH, EMA, and FDA guidance beyond specific regulatory documents is necessary, along with excellent attention to detail, fact-checking, logic flow, and formatting skills.
The Associate Principal Writer for CMC Technical Writing will provide CMC technical knowledge and expertise for regulatory document submissions to global health authorities. Responsibilities include authoring, editing, content verification, and providing input to CMC-related documents for regulatory submissions. The role involves collaborating with Regulatory CMC Leads, cross-functional teams, and external partners on CMC technical writing issues. The incumbent will lead the analysis and interpretation of CMC-related technical data to author CMC dossier content for various applications and documents, perform editorial reviews of documents, and coordinate authoring and review activities to meet submission deadlines. They will also participate in cross-functional meetings, align with Global Regulatory Affairs on priorities, ensure key persuasive messaging is clear and consistent, maintain consistent document presentation style, and contribute to the development and standardization of templates and processes.
Develops therapies for CNS disorders
Axsome Therapeutics develops therapies for central nervous system (CNS) disorders, focusing on conditions like major depressive disorder, treatment-resistant depression, and Alzheimer's agitation. Their main product, AXS-05, is an oral medication that works by blocking NMDA receptors in the brain, which helps regulate mood. This drug has shown positive results in clinical trials and has received special FDA status to speed up its approval process. Unlike many competitors, Axsome emphasizes addressing unmet medical needs in CNS disorders and aims to improve patient outcomes through rigorous research and development. The company's goal is to bring effective treatments to market, enhancing the quality of life for patients suffering from these conditions.