Associate Director, Regulatory Affairs CMC

About Acadia Pharmaceuticals

Acadia is committed to turning scientific promise into meaningful innovation that makes the difference for underserved neurological and rare disease communities around the world. Our commercial portfolio includes the first and only FDA-approved treatments for Parkinson’s disease psychosis and Rett syndrome. We are developing the next wave of therapeutic advancements with a robust and diverse pipeline that includes mid- to late-stage programs in Alzheimer’s disease psychosis and Lewy body dementia psychosis, along with earlier-stage programs that address other underserved patient needs.

At Acadia, we’re here to be their difference.

Please note that this position can be based in San Diego, CA or Princeton, NJ. Acadia’s hybrid model requires this role to work in our office three days per week on average.

Position Summary

The Associate Director, Regulatory CMC, is responsible for contributing to/assisting with the development and implementation of global regulatory CMC strategies supporting investigational and marketed small molecule therapeutics worldwide. Coordinates global CMC regulatory activities necessary to conduct clinical trials, achieve marketing approval of drug candidates and ultimately support the life-cycle of approved products. Represents the regulatory function on multi-disciplinary CMC product development teams and interacts with global regulatory agencies as required.

Serves as a resource to the CMC team members for the regulatory requirements, processes, and logistics to conduct global drug development and commercial activities.

Primary Responsibilities

• Supports CMC regulatory affairs activities for marketed products and compounds in development in line with US and ex-US regulatory requirements.

• Coordinates with R&D, Pharmaceutical Development, Manufacturing, Quality and Regulatory colleagues and other functional areas to develop and implement CMC regulatory strategy.

• Organizes and contributes to the timely preparation of high quality CMC sections of INDs/CTAs, NDAs, MAAs and amendments for submission to global regulatory authorities, supporting the conduct of clinical trials and marketing applications.

• Contributes as a key regulatory representative with external parties for CMC development activities.

• Interacts with regulatory agencies for CMC development activities as required.

• Supports the regulatory function on development teams providing CMC regulatory guidance and strategy including identifying and assessing/mitigating regulatory risks.

• Participates in ensuring compliance of CMC activities with applicable regulatory requirements.

• Evaluates manufacturing processes and changes, assesses the regulatory implications and supports their implementation.

• Maintains current knowledge of the relevant guidelines and regulations and determines applicability to company activities.

• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a life science or related field. Targeting at least 8 years of progressively responsible experience in CMC Regulatory Affairs with a focus on small molecule drug development. An equivalent combination of relevant education and applicable job experience may be considered.

• Knowledge and understanding of global regulatory CMC requirements and guidelines.

• Previous experience in the preparation and submission of the CMC components of IND/CTA and NDA and ex-US MAA submissions.

• Ability to work in a cross-functional team environment and manage competing priorities.

• Strong interpersonal skill, attention to detail and excellent organizational, computer, and documentation. Ability to meet deadlines and perform multiple tasks in a fast paced setting.

• Demonstrated personal initiative, responsibility, flexibility, the ability to work under limited supervision, and ability to handle multiple project assignments.

• Skilled at negotiating with/influencing business partners and departmental leaders regarding matters of significance to the department or segments of the organization.

• Adept at communicating a clear vision among team members effectively aligning resources to achieve functional area goals.

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