Manager, Clinical Business Operations

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

Apogee Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company advancing novel biologics with potential for differentiated efficacy and dosing in the largest I&I markets, Apogee’s antibody programs are designed to overcome limitations of existing therapies by targeting well-established mechanisms of action and incorporating advanced antibody engineering to optimize half-life and other properties. Zumilokibart (APG777), the company’s most advanced program, is being initially developed for the treatment of atopic dermatitis (AD), which is the largest and one of the least penetrated I&I markets, as well as asthma. With four validated targets in its portfolio, Apogee is seeking to achieve best-in-class efficacy and dosing through monotherapies and combinations of its novel antibodies. Based on a broad pipeline and depth of leadership and expertise, the company believes it can deliver value and meaningful benefit to patients underserved by today’s standard of care.

We are a fast-paced company committed to building an exceptional culture, founded on our C.O.R.E. values: Caring, Original, Resilient and Egoless and a commitment to refusing to stop at “good enough”.

Role Summary

We are seeking a Manager, Clinical Business Operations to join the Clinical Operations team at Apogee and focus on a specific therapeutic area. This role is responsible for providing Project Planning support for our dermatology or respiratory Clinical Programs. This position requires a self-starter, who can organize projects effectively in a fast-paced setting. If you are interested in utilizing your Clinical Operations and Project Management expertise to deliver innovative medicine to patients, enjoy a fast-paced environment, and thrive in a culture of growth and camaraderie, this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and communicate a current overview of Clinical Operations Program status and issues.
• Work with Clinical Operations team members to identify resource constraints, risks, and conflicts that could impact the team’s ability to deliver according to plans.
• Provide Project Management support for 1 or more Clinical programs, including building and maintaining the clinical study plans by interfacing with our external partners
• Collaborate closely with the cross-functional Program Management team to ensure integration of Clinical Operations activities into overall program plans, monitor project deliverables and ensure tasks are on track.
• Work collaboratively to create project planning guidelines/playbooks for use across projects.
• Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to evaluate performance and identify areas for improvement
• Document, standardize and publish department processes and procedures while seeking to identify potential operating efficiencies
• Prepare reports, presentations, and other deliverables related to project updates, process improvements, or other business initiatives
• Participate in Work Order and Change Order negotiation, review, and approval.
• Submit purchase orders in NetSuite, review and approve vendor revenue recognition, accruals, and invoices
• Assist with tracking outsourced activities as needed.

Ideal Candidate

Bachelor’s degree in science

10+ years of experience in biotech or pharmaceutical industry

3+ years of Clinical Operations experience

Experience working with Clinical stage candidates across all phases of Clinical Development (e.g., PhI to PhIII).

Extensive knowledge of Smartsheet and/or Microsoft Project

Confident and proactive

Highly organized with meticulous attention to detail

Ability to multi-task and keep pace with a fast-moving organization.

Successfully exhibit Apogee’s C.O.R.E. values: Caring, Original, Resilient and Egoless

Ability and willingness to travel up to 15% to company All Hands Meetings

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

We provide competitive time off, including three weeks PTO, two one-week company-wide shutdowns a year and dedicated paid sick leave

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