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
- Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Engineering, or other scientific discipline required. Advanced degree preferred
- Minimum 8+ years of quality experience within biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or related regulated industries
- Experience supporting clinical-stage products required
- Experience working with external manufacturing organizations required
- Experience supporting regulatory submissions and inspections preferred
- Small molecule development experience preferred, biologics experience a plus
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 Manager, Product Quality will provide quality oversight and support for product development and manufacturing activities across the Company portfolio. This role is responsible for ensuring quality considerations are integrated throughout the product lifecycle, from clinical development through commercial readiness.
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