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Director, GCP Quality Assurance

Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Location
Princeton, New Jersey, United States; San Diego, California, United States; South San Francisco, California, United States
Posted
18 days ago
Department
Quality Assurance
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or a related scientific discipline
  • 10+ years of experience within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or related regulated industry
  • 5+ years of direct experience in GCP Quality Assurance, compliance, and auditing functions
  • Demonstrated experience serving as a Lead Auditor for internal and external GCP audits
  • Strong knowledge of ICH-GCP guidelines and applicable FDA, EU, and international GCP regulations
  • Experience auditing CROs, investigator sites, vendors, and other GCP service providers
Nice to have
  • SQA, ASQ, or Lead Auditor certification
  • Experience conducting global audits across US, EU, UK, Japan, and other international regions
  • Experience with clinical service providers and supporting functions such as eCOA, computerized system validation (CSV), and data management
What the job really is

The Director of GCP Quality Assurance at Acadia Pharmaceuticals will lead audit activities to ensure compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) across the company's clinical development portfolio. This role involves planning and conducting audits, managing quality systems, preparing audit reports, and providing guidance on GCP compliance to various stakeholders. The position also supports inspection readiness initiatives and recommends improvements to GCP processes.

Benefits
  • Competitive base salary
  • Discretionary bonus and equity awards
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Employer-paid life, disability, business travel and EAP coverage
  • 401(k) Plan with a fully vested company match 1:1 up to 5%
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a 2-year purchase price lock-in
Things to weigh
  • No specific mention of remote work flexibility beyond hybrid options
  • Role involves significant travel and potential after-hours work
  • Salary range provided, but actual compensation may vary based on experience and location
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