Director, Clinical Operations

Foster City, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Biopharmaceutical, Rare DiseasesIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess an advanced degree in a scientific or healthcare field and have over 10 years of experience in clinical research and organizational management within the pharmaceutical industry, with a preference for biotech or small pharma experience. Experience with global clinical trials is also required.

Responsibilities

The Director, Clinical Operations will provide leadership for assigned clinical programs, ensuring studies align with program goals, timelines, budgets, and quality expectations while adhering to FDA, GCP, and ICH regulations. Responsibilities include developing clinical trial management strategies, overseeing study execution, managing clinical operations teams, representing Clinical Operations at Product Teams, leading vendor selection and oversight, ensuring study consistency, providing input on trial design, authoring study documents, managing financial aspects, driving process improvements, and overseeing inspection readiness activities.

Skills

Clinical Trial Management

Budget Management

Resource Planning

GCP

ICH

FDA Regulations

Project Management

Leadership

Cross-functional Collaboration

Acadia Pharmaceuticals

Develops therapies for neurological disorders

About Acadia Pharmaceuticals

Acadia Pharmaceuticals develops therapies for neurological disorders, focusing on conditions like Parkinson's disease, schizophrenia, and Rett syndrome. The company conducts extensive research and clinical trials to create drugs that are safe and effective, seeking approval from regulatory bodies like the FDA before bringing them to market. Acadia differentiates itself by targeting areas with significant unmet medical needs, ensuring that their products address critical health challenges. Their goal is to improve the quality of life for patients suffering from these disorders while also promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within their operations.

Dallas, TexasHeadquarters

1993Year Founded

$813.4MTotal Funding

ACQUISITIONCompany Stage

Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries

501-1,000Employees