[Remote] Manager / Senior Manager, Drug Safety Operations at Abata Therapeutics

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Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in life sciences or related field
  • Advanced degree preferred
  • Minimum 7+ years in drug safety/pharmacovigilance operations within biotech or pharmaceutical industry
  • Proven experience managing safety vendors
  • Hands-on experience with pharmacovigilance agreements and safety database management
  • Strong knowledge of global PV regulations and GVP guidelines
  • Excellent organizational, communication, and vendor management skills

Responsibilities

  • Manage and oversee safety vendors responsible for case processing and related pharmacovigilance activities
  • Ensure vendor compliance with contractual obligations, timelines, and quality standards
  • Oversee case processing activities, including intake, triage, and timely reporting of adverse events
  • Maintain and monitor trackers for lab values and other safety-related data to ensure accurate and timely updates
  • Manage pharmacovigilance agreements (PVAs) with partners and ensure alignment with regulatory requirements
  • Oversee the configuration, maintenance, and quality control of the safety database
  • Ensure accurate data entry, reconciliation with clinical databases, and timely generation of safety reports
  • Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders (clinical operations, regulatory, medical) and external partners
  • Provide operational expertise during audits and inspections
  • Ensure adherence to global PV regulations (FDA, EMA, ICH) and company SOPs
  • Manage pharmacovigilance-related quality events including change control, deviations, and CAPAs
  • Manage PV-related Key Performance Indicators (KPI) metrics system and reporting methods

Skills

Abata Therapeutics

Develops therapies for autoimmune diseases

About Abata Therapeutics

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.

Cambridge, MassachusettsHeadquarters
2021Year Founded
$184.8MTotal Funding
EARLY_VCCompany Stage
BiotechnologyIndustries
11-50Employees

Risks

Intensifying competition from companies like Sangamo Therapeutics may impact Abata's market share.
Stringent FDA scrutiny on manufacturing could delay Abata's clinical trials.
Rising clinical trial costs pose financial risks to Abata's pipeline progression.

Differentiation

Abata focuses on Treg cell therapies for autoimmune diseases like MS and diabetes.
Their lead product, ABA 201, targets type 1 diabetes with remaining beta cell function.
Abata's strategic partnership with ElevateBio enhances their manufacturing capabilities.

Upsides

Recent investment from Bristol Myers Squibb boosts Abata's Treg therapy pipeline development.
FDA's accelerated approval pathways may expedite Abata's clinical trials.
Growing autoimmune disease prevalence increases demand for Abata's innovative treatments.

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