Senior Quality Auditor at Acadia Pharmaceuticals

Foster City, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Biopharmaceutical, PharmaceuticalIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline
  • Minimum 10 years’ experience in Quality Audits and/or supporting GCP/GLP/GPV/GCLP audits and activities in the drug development industry with knowledge of FDA, EMA, MHRA and other applicable global regulations (experience with other GxP such as GMP, GDP is a plus)
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Demonstrated ability to influence across the organization
  • Successful experience writing and reviewing SOPs and other Quality documents
  • Thorough understanding of quality systems that support internal GxP activities for pre-clinical, clinical and commercial products
  • Demonstrated ability to successfully interact with regulatory health authorities during inspections
  • Thorough understanding of audit programs
  • Excellent organizational skills with ability to manage multiple tasks of varying complexity simultaneously
  • Strong interpersonal skills including relationship building and conflict resolution
  • Experience with Veeva platform systems is a plus
  • Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 40-50% of time

Responsibilities

  • Act as Quality Auditor Lead on GCP/GLP/GCLP/GPV Audits by performing Internal and External Vendor Audits as scheduled
  • Support development of audit management plans and audit strategy for ongoing Internal and Vendor Audits
  • Report audit findings to management with recommendations for resolution and verify appropriate corrective actions have been implemented/documented
  • Support or conduct training for staff (GCP, GLP, GCLP, GPV)
  • Support both Regulatory Inspections and Partner Audits of Mirum as needed
  • Review/revise Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and procedures as assigned
  • Support the day-to-day activities of the audit programs, including but not limited to audit coordinating, report reviews, response review, CAPA follow-up, and audit close-out as needed
  • Gather data for accurately tracking, reporting, and analyzing metrics, as required
  • Support GxP inspection readiness activities, as applicable
  • Other duties as assigned

Skills

GCP
GLP
GCLP
GVP
Internal Audits
External Audits
Vendor Audits
CAPA
Audit Reports
SOP
eQMS
Regulatory Inspections
Training

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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