Patient-Centric Mission. Asset-Centric Approach. We’re pursuing our Orexin Receptor 2 Agonist Program to bring potentially transformative treatment options to patients with sleep-wake, neurological, neurodegenerative and neuropsychiatric disorders.... Backed by Foresite Capital.
About the role
Centessa Pharmaceuticals, a wholly owned subsidiary of Eli Lilly and Company, is a clinical-stage company developing orexin receptor 2 (OX2R) agonists as a new class of medicines for the treatment of narcolepsy and potentially other sleep-wake disorders. Centessa’s lead investigational candidate – cleminorexton (formerly ORX750) – is being developed for narcolepsy type 1, narcolepsy type 2, and idiopathic hypersomnia. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- BS or higher in Life Sciences, Chemistry, Pharmacy, or related field
- 8–10 years of experience in pharmaceutical quality roles
- Experience with document control software (e.g., ZenQMS, Veeva Vault, MasterControl) required
More about this role
Centessa Pharmaceuticals, a wholly owned subsidiary of Eli Lilly and Company, is a clinical-stage company developing orexin receptor 2 (OX2R) agonists as a new class of medicines for the treatment of narcolepsy and potentially other sleep-wake disorders. Centessa’s lead investigational candidate – cleminorexton (formerly ORX750) – is being developed for narcolepsy type 1, narcolepsy type 2, and idiopathic hypersomnia. Centessa's OX2R agonist portfolio includes additional clinical and preclinical-stage assets with potential utility across a broader range of neurological, neurodegenerative, and neuropsychiatric conditions.
Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, Centessa was recognized as a Great Place to Work ® in 2026.
The Associate Director, Clinical Quality Assurance (CQA) will oversee GCP-focused quality assurance for Centessa-sponsored clinical trials (Early to Late Phase), ensuring compliance with global regulations, ICH guidelines, Centessa SOPs, and industry standards. This role leads daily clinical quality operations, maintains effective quality programs and documentation, and ensures GCP compliance and inspection readiness across all regulatory requirements.
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