Associate Manager, Clinical Safety Operations
Apnimed is a well-funded, clinical-stage pharmaceutical company working to transform the treatment of sleep apnea based on a simple idea patients with obstructive sleep apnea could benefit from treatment with a safe and effective oral medication dosed once daily at bedtime.
Our lead development program targets the neurologic control of upper airway muscles to maintain an open airway during sleep.
Based in Cambridge, Mass., we are developing a portfolio of novel pharmacologic therapies for sleep apnea and related disorders.
Summary :
The Associate Manager, SafetyOperations reports to the Sr. Manager, Clinical Safety Operations andPharmacovigilance and is responsible for being the functional representative for clinical safety operations for all Apnimed sponsored clinical trials, including vendor oversight.
This role is responsible for overseeing day-to-day processes and communicating status to senior management, as appropriate.
This is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of a major paradigm shift in the treatment of sleep apnea from medical devices and surgery to a first in class pharmaceutical treatment.
Key Job Duties include, but are not limited to :
- Oversee Safety Operations vendors for all Apnimed-sponsored clinical trials, including day-to-day oversight, review, and evaluation of vendor performance, reporting requirements, and quality.
- Monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and compliance metrics from the Safety Operations vendor, and track trends or potential improvements.
- Support the initiation of clinical safety services for Apnimed-sponsored studies, including reviewing contracts for accuracy.
- Responsible for overseeing the Safety Management Plan (SMP) for each Apnimed-sponsored study, either directly or through oversight and participate in creation of other essential study documents.
- Monitor and ensure regulatory submission compliance for clinical safety submissions.
- Ensure all relevant documents are submitted to the Trial Master File in accordance with company SOPs and sponsor requirements for clinical trials.
- Participates in study team meetings
- Acts as the Functional Lead representative for Safety Operations for all Apnimed sponsored clinical trials.
- Start up, manage, and close out clinical trials with functional oversight for Safety Operations.
- Contributes to regulatory inspections and audits as a subject matter expert for clinical safety activities.
Education and Experience :
- BS degree (preferably in nursing, pharmacy, or other health care or life sciences related profession) and a minimum of 4-7 years of drug safety experience preferably in a pharmaceutical company or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Comprehensive knowledge of GCP guidelines.
- Proven ability to lead and manage drug safety activities independently
Skills :
- Ability to manage simultaneous priorities and changing deadlines.
- Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work.
- Strong initiative, strong organizational and time management skills
- Well-developed analytical thinking combined with a high sense of responsibility and accountability.
- Must work effectively / collaboratively in a fast-paced cross-functional team environment.
- Communication Skills : Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey safety information and collaborate with stakeholders.
- Proficiency in the use of MS Word, PowerPoint; experience with Adobe Acrobat Professional.
What Apnimed Offers :
- 401(k) with companymatch
- Generous time off for vacation
- Generous healthcare benefits
- Flexible working environment
- Motivated and experienced team
- Winner of 2024 Boston Business Journal Best Places to Work