Sojournix, Inc.
Biotechnology ResearchMassachusetts, United States11-50 Employees
Sojournix, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Waltham, Massachusetts, focused on developing therapies for women's health and neuroendocrine disorders. It holds global development and commercialization rights to SJX-653, a selective neurokinin-3 antagonist intended as a once-daily, non-hormonal treatment for moderate to severe vasomotor symptoms, or hot flashes, associated with menopause. Vasomotor symptoms affect a large share of menopausal women and can disrupt sleep and daily activities, with hormone therapies providing efficacy but carrying safety warnings, while current non-hormonal options offer limited relief. By pursuing a non-hormonal approach, Sojournix aims to address an unmet medical need in this area. Sojournix is a relatively small organization within the biotechnology sector. In early 2019, Sojournix announced the appointment of Ruth Thieroff-Ekerdt, M.D., as Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer.