Meet OVAX, the Fentanyl
Combatant On the Front Line
$55M+
In Non-Dilutive Federal Funding Managed by OVAX Researchers
8x Patents
Filed by the by OVAX Team
3x
Leading Scientific Groups Behind OVAX
The People Behind the Fentanyl Crisis Battle
Meet the OVAX team. A collective of mission-driven, laser-focused individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Leadership
Scientific Co-Founders & Advisors
Novel, creative, focused
We have amassed a highly experienced, innovative, and focused team. We aren’t afraid to think outside the box or disrupt a few settings.This is a crisis and OVAX is applying the best talent to devising creative plans and novel technology to see it done as efficiently and timely as possible.
Experience is gonna get it done!
Despite the availability of multiple licensed products to reduce opioid overdose and relapse, the US fentanyl crisis continues to escalate at an alarming pace. We have one singular goal, and our team has a track record of success. OVAX is in this fight to win it.
Patient emphasis
Too many of us are too familiar with the impacts of fentanyl in our communities. Those at risk for fentanyl overdose need safe, effective, affordable preventive therapies that meaningfully reduce their risk of overdose. OVAX is here to see that goal is delivered.
Join Us
Health & Wellness
Fully-paid comprehensive health benefits package to help keep you healthy in both mind and body.
Work from Anywhere
Work from corporate office spaces around the world or remotely from home, we’re flexible.
Competitive Compensation
Competitive salaries, employee equity package, and annual performance-based bonuses.
Career Development
As a fast-growing start-up built by proven industry pioneers and disruptors, the sky is the limit with OVAX.
Drive Change & Make an Impact
We are a lean, mission-driven organization combating the #1 killer of Americans aged 18-45.
Team Retreats
Enjoy semi-annual team retreats to unique destinations around the world.
We are called to be architects of the future, not its victims
— R. Buckminster Fuller
We’re collaborators,
driven to succeed
We’re advocates for patients in need and those at risk
We’re committed to
the challenge
Open Positions
Director of Project Management
6-Month Contract
OVAX is looking for an experienced Director of Project Management to support the C-Suite (primarily the COO and CFO). The opportunity for this contract position to convert over to a full-time employment opportunity at the end of the 6-month contract term will be dependent in large measure upon your performance of the role during the 6-month contract period.
- Timelines and forecasts: for project development team planning and reporting to leadership. Proficient use of MS Project, as well as ability to distill aspects of program into forum-relevant level of detail. Maintain forecasts and milestone progress on a routine and ongoing basis.
- Facilitate project team decisions: based on evaluation of timelines and forecasts to:
1) anticipate gaps and impediments; 2) prospectively resolve perceived misalignments in program activities; and 3) schedule and lead critical path impact updates to leadership, if and as they arise, in real-time. - Presentations: Assist in the authoring and refinement of Corporate “slide” presentations, as it relates to project timeline and rate of budget spend activities, as requested.
- Serve as an alternate point of contact for vendors and consultants managed by the COO (e.g, regulatory operations vendor; nonclinical study monitor, etc.)
- Financial Presentations: Support the CFO to synchronize presentation of development timelines with financial forecasting and reporting obligations intended for both internal and external audiences.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work performed by those in this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities and other duties may be assigned.
We are looking for someone who is well versed in managing and directing teams in the early phases of company formation. The ideal candidate is someone who is committed, creative, and “forward-looking,” with extensive organizational prowess and prior experience working with senior level executives and academic collaborators. Prior experience successfully bringing a product to licensure (or label expansion) is highly desired. The ideal candidate is a skilled multi-tasker and eloquent communicator who is comfortable working with several competing priorities. This position will report into the COO for personnel topics, but may receive assignments from up to three (3) individuals at any given time.
- Bachelor’s degree with at least 15 years of prior relevant work experience; OR
- Post-graduate degree with at least 10 years of prior relevant work experience; AND
- Exceptionally organized with keen attention to detail
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to communicate and work well with a wide range of team members
- Demonstrated character to work smarter, not harder
- Proficient in all MS Project
- Proficient with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office Suite
- Proficient in meeting scheduling using both Zoom and MS Teams
Vice President, Manufacturing (Full-Time)
6-Month Contract
OVAX is looking for an experienced Vice President of Manufacturing to support the product manufacturing and commercialization aims for biopharmaceutical products with complex manufacturing requirements. Technical and regulatory knowledge concerning the requirements for licensure of drugs, biologics, vaccines, and immunotherapeutics to be delivered via IM, buccal and intranasal application are highly desired.
- Technical Subject Matter Expert: Demonstrated ability to prospectively identify and resolve technical topics or issues to minimize delays in GMP production and testing.
- Head of Manufacturing: Managed external collaborators and CDMOs in the process development and qualification, manufacturing, packaging, testing, release, shipment, storage, labeling and distribution of biopharmaceutical products in development.
- Vendor Diligence and Technical Qualification: Keep abreast of current CDMO resources for manufacturing and testing of biopharmaceutical products in development. Prepare Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for contracted services and aggregate solicited RFP responses for purposes of applying for US government funding awards.
- Regulatory Interactions: Serve as primary contributing author and principal reviewer for all interactions with Regulatory Authorities (i.e., regulatory submissions and meetings) for company-sponsored development programs.
- Technical Diligence: Lead contributor to technical appraisal and diligence of prospective new assets the company may evaluate or acquire, from time to time.
- Forecasting: Responsible for manufacturing production forecasts and expense forecasting for both internal (e.g., as contractor in a USG funding award) and external reporting purposes (e.g., for SEC and public disclosure in compliance with US regulations, guidelines, and statutes).
- Presentations: Assist in the authoring and refinement of Corporate “slide” presentations, as it relates to project timeline and rate of budget spend activities, as requested.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work performed by those in this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities and other duties may be assigned during this contract period.
We are looking for someone who is “well-seasoned,” possesses both technical breadth and depth, and has prior experience working with a variety of CDMOs in the production of a variety of product types delivered by a variety of routes of administration. The ideal candidate is a skilled multi-tasker and excellent communicator who is comfortable working with several competing priorities. This position will report into the COO for personnel topics at this time, but the reporting structure of the position may change with continued company growth.
- Bachelor’s degree with at least 25 years of prior relevant work experience; OR
- Post-graduate degree with at least 20 years of prior relevant work experience; AND
- Prior experience providing technical assessment and in managing the activities of more than one (> 1) CDMOs concurrently in the performance of routine manufacturing, testing and release of a biopharmaceutical investigational product.
- Prior experience working within a CDMO is preferred, but not required.
- Prior experience working with a US-government sponsored contract manufacturer / CDMO is highly desired.
- Prior experience leading the technical transfer of manufacturing and testing of a biopharmaceutical product from an early phase CDMO to commercial-ready CDMO.
- Demonstrated experience determining the future Cost of Goods (COGs) for an FDA-regulated biopharmaceutical product is essential.
- Prior experience contributing to the award and maintenance of a US government funding instrument (e.g., contract or grant award) is highly desired.
- Exceptionally organized with keen attention to detail
- Ability to communicate and work well with a wide range of team members
- Demonstrated character to work smarter, not harder
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
- Proficient in all G Suite applications and Microsoft Office Suite
Corporate Development Associate (Full-Time)
OVAX is in search of a Capital Markets Associate to work closely with the CEO and CFO in areas such as investor relations, fundraising, and financial modeling. The ideal candidate has a background in investment banking, equity research, private equity, or hedge fund, and is proficient with tools like Excel, PowerPoint, and Figma.
Background Requirements:
- Must have 2+ years of experience in an equity research, investmentbanking, hedge fund, investment management, private equity or relevant industry role.
- Strong financial modeling and business analysis skills.
- Strong academic background.
- Building and maintaining detailed company models and forecasts
- Conducting industry and company-specific research for competitive analysis
- Building and maintaining corporate presentation material such as presentations and tear sheets
- Building relationships with the relevant buy side analysts, salespeople, and researchers
- Committing your daily efforts to the highest levels of professionalism, integrity, and excellence
- Reporting on topics such as general economic and industry-specific developments and trends to help position the company
Contact Us
We look forward to hearing from you.
3733 Westheimer Rd
Ste 1 Unit 4069
Houston, TX 77027
