Please note that this position is based in Princeton, NJ. Acadia’s hybrid model requires this role to work in our office three days per week on average.

This role will be a highly qualified and motivated individual who will have a leadership role in the department. This person will have extensive leadership and management experience, including demonstrable expertise in the successful planning and execution of clinical development plans and studies.  The role will provide leadership and expertise in the global operational strategy and directing project teams to support clinical study planning and execution.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and expertise in the global operational strategy and directing project teams to support clinical study planning and execution within the CNS AND/OR RARE DISEASE THERAPEUTICA AREA, STRONGLY DESIREDResponsible for the development and management of all operational timelines and budget for programs under the respective therapeutic area.
• Responsible for providing operational input for development plans in support of the asset strategy.
• Represent the respective therapeutic area for senior management as needed.
• Leads the strategy and tactics to successfully work with vendors, investigators, other departments within ACADIA, and the program clinicians to develop, execute and deliver clinical programs supporting drug development while ensuring quality, speed, budget, and regulatory compliance.
• Evaluates, refines, and makes recommendations for various operational constructs for study execution.
• Leads and shares best practices with internal and external stakeholders, as appropriate.
• Establishes performance, quality, business efficiency and innovation metrics for clinical teams; addresses systematic deficiencies and seeks to improve quality across study programs.
• Maintains awareness of industry trends and developments to help define the future strategic direction for the clinical programs.
• Provides direction in the development and oversight of study plans to ensure quality processes are followed.
• Responsible for direct management of Clinical Operations team members in the respective therapeutic area to ensure consistent application of best practice and execution.
• Supports mentoring and training of Clinical Operations staff in the respective therapeutic area.
• Participates in and/or leads process improvements within/between cross functional areas to increase efficiencies and manage costs.
• Develops and measures appropriate metrics to assess and improve vendor and site performance.
• Ensures that cross-functional process efficiencies are identified and maximized in accordance with project goals.
• Oversees and is accountable for appropriate resource planning to support specific therapeutic area.
• Participates in the selection, management and oversight of CROs and other vendors, driving quality performance to milestones and deliverables
• Other responsibilities as required.

Education/Experience/Skills

Bachelor’s degree in the life sciences or related field; Advanced degree preferred.  Targeting 10 years’ clinical development and management experience, with significant clinical trials experience and 8 years’ proven experience in a leadership and people management role.  An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be considered.

Key Skills:

• Experience leading and managing complex global clinical development programs is required
• Superior verbal, written, and presentation communication skills in relating to colleagues and associates both inside and outside the organization
• Demonstrated track record of translating senior level research/scientific business requirements into operational strategies globally
• Has broad experience selecting, managing, troubleshooting and negotiating with CROs and other vendors
• Thorough understanding of local and international regulations applicable to clinical development; demonstrative knowledge of regulatory requirements globally and prior success in providing timely and quality support of regulatory submissions
• Practical experience in clinical trial strategies, methods and processes; deep knowledge of clinical trial design
• Demonstrated technical, administrative, and project management capabilities
• Adept at creating and communicating a clear vision among direct reports, effectively aligning resources and motivating teams to achieve goals
• Demonstrated analytical abilities and proficient planning and negotiation skills
• Strong interpersonal, organizational and workload planning skills along with excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated success with cross-functional collaboration and managing multiple assignments with timely and accurate output
• Ability to travel 25% of the time

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, see, talk or hear in a standard office environment and independently from remote locations. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.  Ability to travel independently overnight and work after hours if required by travel schedule or business needs.

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