Senior Associate, Medical Safety Operations at Acadia Pharmaceuticals

Foster City, California, United States

Acadia Pharmaceuticals Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Biopharmaceutical, PharmaceuticalsIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in life sciences
  • Minimum of 3 years direct pharmaceutical industry experience dealing with global clinical study individual case safety report processing and reporting preferred; post-approval safety experience highly desired
  • Detailed knowledge of relevant US, EU, and ICH guidelines, initiatives and regulations governing both clinical studies and post-approval safety
  • Safety database experience is required (e.g., Argus)
  • Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and other applicable business software tools

Responsibilities

  • Perform routine retrospective quality review of the safety data collected to ensure completeness and accuracy. Collaborate with the pharmacovigilance (PV) vendor to address case corrections and trends
  • Provide case processing guidance to the PV vendor in alignment with existing Mirum standards
  • Review case metrics to ensure cases processed by the PV vendor are processed and exchanged within the agreed upon timelines
  • Oversee and support reconciliation of safety data from various sources
  • Oversee submission of expedited safety reports by the PV vendor and clinical contract research organizations; escalate and document late regulatory authority submissions
  • Generate listing from Safety Database (Argus) or OBIEE as needed
  • Responsible for interdepartmental collaboration, such as, but not limited to Quality Assurance, Clinical Operations, Regulatory Affairs on obtaining additional information as needed by PV vendor
  • Manage and/or support system access (e.g. EDC, Argus etc.) along with periodic review of user access

Skills

Pharmacovigilance
ICSR Management
Argus
OBIEE
EDC
Safety Data Reconciliation
Vendor Oversight
Quality Review
Regulatory Submissions
Case Processing

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

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Parental Leave
Tuition Reimbursement

Risks

Increased competition in CNS drug market may impact Acadia's market share.
Potential clinical trial delays could affect drug approval timelines.
Dependence on partnerships poses risks if collaborations face challenges or dissolve.

Differentiation

Acadia focuses on CNS disorders with unmet medical needs, like Parkinson's and Rett syndrome.
The company has a strong R&D foundation, developing innovative small molecule drugs.
Acadia's strategic partnerships enhance its research capabilities and market reach.

Upsides

Acadia's collaboration with Saniona expands its portfolio with SAN711 for neurological disorders.
Health Canada's approval of Daybue boosts Acadia's presence in the Canadian market.
The rise of personalized medicine aligns with Acadia's targeted therapy approach.

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