Axsome Therapeutics Inc

Director, Quality Assurance - GxP (GCP) Remote

United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
BiopharmaceuticalsIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline and a minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in Quality Assurance or a related role within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry, with at least 5 years of experience in a clinically focused position. They must have detailed knowledge and understanding of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) regulations, demonstrated experience leading or conducting QA audits, and the ability to develop and execute risk-based audit plans. Furthermore, they should be able to develop and foster positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, demonstrate leadership and mentoring abilities, and possess proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

The Director, Quality Assurance – GxP (GCP) will be responsible for managing GxP Quality Assurance functions with an emphasis on GCP compliance, partnering with Clinical Development/Operations on clinical study teams to ensure GCP compliance and identify process improvements, reviewing study-related documents and plans, developing and executing a GxP risk-based audit strategy, performing internal and external audits to assure compliance, assessing audit responses, leading front/backroom activities during regulatory inspections, advancing PTC’s understanding of worldwide regulations and GxP practices, managing, coaching, and mentoring direct reports, and performing other tasks and assignments as needed.

Skills

GxP
GCP
Quality Assurance
Regulatory Compliance
Clinical Trial Processes
Auditing
Risk Management
SOP Development
Cross-functional Collaboration

Axsome Therapeutics Inc

Develops therapies for CNS disorders

About Axsome Therapeutics Inc

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.

Key Metrics

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
2012Year Founded
$430.7MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Performance Bonus
Company Equity

Risks

Increased competition from companies like Compass Pathways in the CNS market.
Potential delays in AXS-07 launch amid growing market anticipation.
Departure of key personnel like Lori Englebert may impact strategic direction.

Differentiation

Axsome focuses on CNS disorders with limited current treatment options.
AXS-05, an NMDA receptor antagonist, targets major depressive disorder and treatment-resistant depression.
Axsome's balanced portfolio includes both clinical and research stage products.

Upsides

FDA's fast-tracking of CNS treatments could expedite Axsome's drug approvals.
Increased investment in CNS R&D drives innovation, benefiting Axsome's pipeline.
Growing personalized medicine trend offers Axsome opportunities for tailored therapies.

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