Associate Director, Clinical Operations
Axsome Therapeutics Inc- Full Time
- Senior (5 to 8 years)
Abata Therapeutics
Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, such as Business Administration, Healthcare Management, or a related discipline, and have a minimum of 10 years of experience in clinical operations, process improvement, and strategic planning, preferably within the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential, along with demonstrated leadership abilities and experience in managing complex projects and cross-functional teams.
The Executive Director, Clinical Operations Process & Strategic Planning will lead efforts to ensure clinical operations is prepared to execute multiple global Phase 3 studies, conduct gap analyses, identify potential risks, and operationalize mitigation strategies in collaboration with stakeholders. They will strategically evaluate and implement solutions to address operational geographic gaps, optimize clinical operations delivery, and provide strategic guidance and oversight of the Process Excellence/Clinical compliance function. Additionally, this role will contribute to shaping the Clinical Operations strategy and ensuring the vision for excellence is effectively communicated and implemented as a key leader on the Clinical Operations Leadership Team.
Develops therapies for autoimmune diseases
Abata Therapeutics develops therapies for autoimmune diseases, focusing on type 1 diabetes. Their main product, ABA 201, is a Treg cell therapy aimed at patients with some remaining beta cell function. This therapy works by utilizing regulatory T cells to improve patient outcomes. Unlike many competitors, Abata targets a specific niche within the autoimmune disease market and collaborates with partners like ElevateBio for process development and manufacturing. The company's goal is to transform treatment options for autoimmune diseases through advanced research and development.