Careers
Sight is precious, and every minute counts for Stargardt disease patients.
At Alkeus, we are on a mission to transform the treatment of Stargardt disease with gildeuretinol (ALK-001).
With our science, we are able to address the root cause of Stargardt disease for the very first time, and open new possibilities to treating a wide range of patients with degenerative eye disease.
We got here by forging a new path, by imagining a different way to develop a breakthrough precision medicine. Now we are poised to maximize the impact of our science by building a dynamic, patient-focused company.
Our mission is urgent, and our organization is growing rapidly to prepare for approval and launch. We are hiring for key roles across all functions.
Bringing gildeuretinol through approval and launch provides a lifeline to Stargardt patients and their families. For the Alkeus people who make this happen, it will be a defining moment in their careers—and in their lives.
Join us, and discover your future here.
Here are some of the specific positions we are hiring now:
Director / Senior Director, Scientific Communications (onsite)
We are seeking a Director / Senior Director of Scientific Communications to join our growing team at Alkeus Pharmaceuticals. Reporting to the Vice President of Medical Affairs, this individual will be responsible for leading and aligning strategic and tactical delivery of integrated medical communications plans for Alkeus. The leader will also support the development of the company’s medical information infrastructure, as well as the development and implementation of the global medical affairs strategy and execution in preparation for a commercial launch. This is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of our mission and make a significant impact on the growth and direction of Alkeus Pharmaceuticals.
Director / Senior Director, Quality Assurance
We are seeking a Director/Senior Director of Quality Assurance (QA) to join our growing team at Alkeus Pharmaceuticals. Reporting to the CEO, the leader in this highly visible role will ensure the highest standards of quality and compliance at Alkeus and help scale the company as we prepare for the upcoming commercial launch of the first therapy for the treatment of Stargardt Disease. This individual will have a critical role in maintaining regulatory compliance, overseeing GxP processes, and fostering a culture of quality. This is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of our mission and make a significant impact on the growth and direction of Alkeus Pharmaceuticals.
Senior Manager / Associate Director, Regulatory Affairs
We are seeking a highly energetic and experienced regulatory affairs professional to join our growing team, as the Senior Manager or Associate Director of Regulatory Affairs, with dual reporting initially to the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer, and ultimately the Head of Regulatory Affairs. The candidate will be responsible for supporting all aspects of regulatory affairs and play a pivotal role in supporting our lead, breakthrough designated drug candidate through late stage regulatory discussions, NDA submission, approval, and commercialization, including expansion ex-US, while participating in the build-out and management of the regulatory function. This role requires a combination of regulatory knowledge, being well versed in all operational aspects of regulatory activities, and is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the growth and direction of Alkeus Pharmaceuticals.
Executive Assistant
Alkeus is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support the Executive Leadership team, specifically the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Executive Chairman. The Executive Assistant will support key functions for the leadership team and will be crucial in ensuring that day-to-day corporate activities function smoothly. The ideal candidate has experience handling highly confidential and time sensitive matters, exercising independent judgment when problem solving, developing creative solutions, and is accustomed to supporting an Executive team. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the growth and direction of Alkeus Pharmaceuticals.
Clinical Trial Lead
We are seeking to hire an experienced, energetic and detailed-oriented Clinical Trial Lead, reporting to the Sr. Director of Clinical Operations. The CTL will have the opportunity to lead a phase 3 (P3) global clinical trial in collaboration with key Alkeus stakeholders. The main responsibility is to manage the operational aspects of the trial from start-up to close-out of a novel ophthalmology investigational drug. The ideal candidate will have prior experience managing a P3 clinical trial. Ophthalmology experience is a plus. This is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of our mission and make a significant impact in the growth and direction of Alkeus Pharmaceuticals.
Head of Regulatory Affairs (VP)
We are seeking an experienced regulatory affairs professional to join our dynamic team as the Head of Regulatory Affairs, with dual reporting initially to the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Operating Officer. The candidate will be responsible for all aspects of regulatory affairs and play a pivotal role in progressing our lead candidate through NDA filing and approval, commercialization, including globally, while ensuring a successful build-out and management of the regulatory function. This role requires a combination of regulatory knowledge, leadership abilities, and strategic thinking and is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the growth and direction of Alkeus Pharmaceuticals.
Don’t see a role yet that’s a match?
Not all available roles are listed above and we are currently hiring across all functions. We have multiple roles available in medical affairs, regulatory, commercial, manufacturing, clinical, legal, financial, human resources, and business development.
If you think you’d be a fit for Alkeus, we’d love to hear from you at careers@alkeus.com