Job description
About Apogee Therapeutics
Founded in 2022, Apogee Therapeutics, Inc. (Ticker: APGE) is a well-funded, Nasdaq listed company that offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, highly dynamic environment. At Apogee, you can actively contribute to shaping the company culture, take on various roles and responsibilities, and grow professionally.
Apogee Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company seeking to develop differentiated biologics for the treatment of atopic dermatitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and other inflammatory and immunology indications with high unmet need. Our antibody programs are designed to potentially overcome limitations of existing therapies by targeting well-established mechanisms of action and incorporating advanced antibody engineering to optimize half-life and other properties. We seek to reshape the current standard of care for inflammatory and immune diseases because we believe people living with these diseases deserve the best possible treatment, and we refuse to stop at “good enough.”
We are a fast-paced company committed to building an exceptional company culture, founded on our C.O.R.E. values: Caring, Original, Resilient and Egoless.
If this sounds like you, keep reading!
Role Summary
We are seeking a Vice President, Head of Pharmacovigilance. In this newly created position, you will be responsible for leading drug safety strategy and operations across Apogee’s pipeline. As a senior leader in the Clinical Development and Medical Affairs (CDMA) Organization, you will define pharmacovigilance policies, ensure regulatory compliance, and provide expert guidance on safety risk management. This role is critical in supporting regulatory approvals, patient safety, and long-term drug development strategies. Additionally, you will play a key role in the oversight and strategic direction of drug safety and pharmacovigilance activities to ensure high-quality data generation to support the safety and efficacy of our products in development.
Key Responsibilities
- Play a hands-on leadership role to build and manage Apogee’s global pharmacovigilance strategy in close collaboration with the Chief Medical Officer and the Head of Clinical Development and Medical Affairs.
- Oversee compliance with FDA, EMA, MHRA, PMDA and ICH pharmacovigilance requirements, overseeing adverse event reporting, safety update reports and risk management plans.
- Work cross functionally with clinical development, clinical operations, medical affairs, and commercial teams to provide expertise and integrate pharmacovigilance into broader corporate strategy
- Represent the company in discussions with health authorities, responding to inquiries, audits, and inspections related to drug safety, and participate in EOP2 meetings and interactions.
- Oversee safety signal detection, aggregate analysis, risk evaluation, and mitigation strategies across the pipeline at all stages of development to determine benefit-risk profiles.
- Contribute knowledge of relevant drug class and/or competitor safety issues, and provide input to study related documents (i.e. protocols, IBs, DSURs/ASRs).
- Oversee PV Operations team responsible for case processing, aggregate safety reporting, and pharmacovigilance data analysis, ensuring operational excellence in drug safety surveillance. Oversee PV related vendor management.
- Lead and oversee the development of the Integrated Summary of Safety (ISS), and the safety-related components of the New Drug Applications (NDA), and Marketing Authorization Applications (MAA), in compliance with global regulatory standards.
- Review safety content of scientific publications such as posters, abstracts, and manuscripts.
- As Apogee growsbuild and lead a high-performing pharmacovigilance team, focused on delivering scientific rigor, compliance, and innovation.
Ideal Candidate
MD degree is required
Minimum 15+ years of pharmacovigilance experience in the biopharmaceutical industry
Must be a self-starter willing to play a hands-on role in establishing the PV function
Strong expertise in global regulatory requirements (FDA, EMA, MHRA, PMDA, ICH)
Exposure to biologics, medications for I&I conditions including dermatology a plus
Experience in the following areas are required:
- leading regulatory submissions, including the ISS, and safety related sections of the NDA and MAA as well as label development
- interacting with regulatory agencies on safety-related matters, including FDA and EMA negotiations and EOP2 meetings and interactions
- managing safety databases, case management systems, and pharmacovigilance software
Strong leadership and communication skills, ability to influence and define corporate safety policies
Alignment with Apogee C.O.R.E. (Caring, Original, Resilient and Egoless) values
Position requires up to 20% travel to company and team meetings, conferences, etc.
The anticipated salary range for candidates for this role will be $375,000 - $425,000/year. The final salary offered will depend on several factors, which may include, but is not limited to relevant years of experience, educational background, and geography.
What We Offer
- A great culture, grounded in our C.O.R.E. values: Caring, Original, Resilient and Egoless
- Opportunity to work in a fast-paced, highly dynamic environment where you help shape the culture and company, wear multiple hats, and learn quickly
- Market competitive compensation and benefits package, including base salary, performance bonus, equity grant opportunities, health, welfare & retirement benefits
- Flexible PTO
- Two, one-week company-wide shutdowns each year
- Commitment to growing you professionally and providing access to resources to further your development
- Apogee offers regular all team, in-person meetings to build relationships and problem solve
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A pogee Therapeutics is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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