**Who this is for** A seasoned scientist or chemical engineer specializing in drug substance development and manufacturing oversight for pharmaceutical products
Work type: hybrid
Location: Princeton, New Jersey, United States; San Diego, California, United States
Salary: $154,200 – $192,700/yr
Type: Full-time
**Who this is for** A seasoned scientist or chemical engineer specializing in drug substance development and manufacturing oversight for pharmaceutical products. **Key highlights** You will lead the scientific strategy for drug substance development, managing external contract service providers (CSPs) and ensuring compliant, scalable processes from clinical development through to commercialization. **You might be a good fit if you...** - Hold a Ph.D. in Synthetic Organic Chemistry or a related scientific discipline. - Have 8+ years of progressive experience in API development and manufacturing. - Possess deep expertise in FDA/ICH guidelines, Quality by Design (QbD), and CMC documentation. - Have demonstrated success managing global CDMO partnerships.
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 Princeton, NJ OR San Diego, CA. Acadia's hybrid model requires this role to work in our office an average of 3 days per week.Position Summary:
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. Will be responsible for the technical development, support, 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.
Primary Responsibilities:
Ph.D. degree in Synthetic Organic Chemistry or other related scientific discipline. A minimum of 8 years of relevant progressive experience in API development and manufacturing in the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry with a minimum of 5 years in a scientific role. An equivalent combination of relevant education and applicable job experience may be considered.
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.
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.
Salary Range
$154,200—$192,700 USD
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