About Acadia Pharmaceuticals
Please note that this position is based in San Diego, CA. Acadia's hybrid model requires this role to work in our office three days per week on average.
Associate Director, Chemical Development will be responsible for the chemical process development, implementation and management of robust, cost-effective, and safe processes for the manufacture of APIs from the research stage, through clinical development and marketing approval. This position will manage the technical development, support, provide innovative solutions, and commercialization of drug substances using an external network of providers. This position is integral to the advancement of Acadia’s growing portfolio of drug candidates and will provide technical oversight, expertise and guidance of externalized drug substance development related activities. The scope of the role encompasses a wide breadth of life-cycle, ranging from early stage development, late stage development, process validation, contribution towards CMC content for regulatory submissions, regulatory approval and product life cycle management. The role will be critical in ensuring optimized development, reduced risk profiles and ultimately accelerate the development cycle of assets.
Primary Responsibilities
Education and Experience
Physical Requirements
This role involves regular standing, walking, sitting, and the use of hands for handling or operating equipment. The employee may also need to reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and maintain visual, verbal, and auditory communication in a standard office environment and while working independently from remote locations. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. This position requires the ability to travel independently overnight and/or work after hours as required by travel schedules or business needs.
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In addition to a competitive base salary, this position is also eligible for discretionary bonus and equity awards based on factors such as individual and organizational performance. Actual amounts will vary depending on experience, performance, and location.
EEO Statement (US-Based Employees): Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every single one of the qualifications in the exact way they are described in job postings. We are committed to building a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and innovative company and we are looking for the BEST candidate for the job. That candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background or may meet the qualifications in a different way. We would strongly encourage you to apply – especially if the reason you are the best candidate isn’t exactly as we describe it here.
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Please note that reasonable accommodations granted throughout the recruiting process are not guaranteed to be the same accommodation given if hired. A new request will need to be submitted for any ADA accommodations after starting employment.
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