Amylyx has an audacious mission to usher in a new era for treating diseases with high unmet needs. Where others see challenges, we see opportunities that we pursue with urgency, rigorous science, and unwavering commitment to the communities we serve. We are a clinical-stage company currently focused on post-bariatric hypoglycemia (PBH), Wolfram syndrome, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

Our mission is powered by our people. Our core values – be audacious, be curious, be authentic, be engaged, and be accountable – creating a culture of caring. Amylyx has assembled an experienced team ready to take action because the communities we serve have no time to wait. If you share our passion and are determined to tackle some of medicine’s toughest problems, we encourage you to read the opportunity below and apply.

The Opportunity

The Associate Director, Clinical Compliance, will partner closely with Clinical Operations leadership and Study Management Teams (SMTs) to ensure Amylyx clinical trials are conducted in compliance with SOPs, ICH/GCP standards, and applicable global regulatory requirements.

Reporting to the Director, Clinical Compliance & Records, this role provides leadership, strategy, and execution of clinical compliance activities and drives inspection readiness. This individual will play a critical role in strengthening sponsor oversight, managing risks, and driving continuous process improvement across clinical programs.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic guidance to Study Management Teams (SMTs) on ICH-GCP, FDA, and global regulatory requirements, ensuring compliance across the full clinical trial lifecycle
Lead identification, assessment, and mitigation of compliance risks, including oversight of investigations, Quality Events (QEs), CAPAs, risk assessments, and continuous process improvement initiatives
Partner cross-functionally to support sponsor oversight activities and development of compliance documentation, ensuring alignment with applicable regulatory requirements, industry standards, and internal procedures
Drive inspection and audit readiness by coordinating preparation, participation, and follow-up activities, including review of essential regulatory documentation, compliance processes, and remediation activities
Serve as a clinical compliance subject matter expert, providing guidance on GCP requirements, sponsor responsibilities, inspection preparedness, and risk-based quality management (RBQM)
Establish and manage SOPs, training frameworks, compliance metrics, and periodic review processes to ensure ongoing compliance, operational consistency, audit readiness, and continuous improvement

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or health-related discipline
8+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry, with a focus on Clinical Compliance and Clinical Operations
Strong knowledge of ICH-GCP guidelines and FDA regulatory requirements across clinical phases
Experience working with clinical and electronic quality management systems (QMS) such as Veeva Clinical and Veeva Quality
Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint)
Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills
Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving abilities
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving biotech environment

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting regulatory inspections (e.g., FDA, EMA, MHRA)
Experience serving as a training administrator in electronic learning management systems (e.g., Veeva Quality Training, Veeva Study Training)
Experience supporting study teams with developing, facilitating, and maintaining Risk Assessment Categorization Tools (RACTs), risk registers, and risk logs to identify, assess, monitor, and mitigate clinical trial risks

Work Location and Conditions

At Amylyx, we proudly support remote work opportunities within the United States. However, due to business considerations related to health insurance coverage and state tax regulations, we are unable to hire employees who reside and/or work in certain states. Currently, we are not considering applicants from Alaska, Arizona, Hawaii, Michigan and Tennessee.