This is a hybrid role requiring three days per week onsite and may be based in either our San Diego, CA or Princeton, NJ officePosition SummaryThe Sr. Manager, Quality Assurance Compliance will play a key role in supporting Acadia's growing portfolio by leading internal and external GMP audit activities and maintaining robust quality systems. This position is responsible for ensuring Contract Service Providers (CSPs) and internal operations meet Acadia standards and applicable U.S. and international regulatory requirements, while overseeing Quality Agreements and supporting continuous improvement across GxP operations.
Primary Responsibilities- Plan, schedule, coordinate, and conduct GMP compliance audits of Contract Service Providers (CSPs), suppliers, and internal operations in accordance with company standards and applicable domestic and international regulations
- Prepare and review audit reports, evaluate observations and corrective actions, and ensure identified compliance issues are appropriately addressed
- Oversee the development, negotiation, approval, and maintenance of Quality Agreements with clinical and commercial CSPs
- Maintain the internal audit program and compile audit metrics and compliance trends to support Management Review and quality system oversight
- Prepare, review, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and support continuous improvement of quality systems in accordance with current GMP requirements and industry standards
- Provide compliance expertise across GxP activities, including annual product reviews, mock recalls, field alerts, actual recalls, and quality system-related computerized solutions
- Ensure quality systems, procedures, and processes comply with applicable FDA, EU/EudraLex, Canadian, ICH, and other international GMP requirements
- Provide Computer System Validation (CSV) support for quality system-related computerized solutions, as needed
- Recommend and implement updates to quality policies and procedures based on evolving regulations, compliance trends, and business requirements
- Perform other duties as assigned
Education and Experience- Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or a related field, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience
- Minimum of 6 years of progressively responsible Quality Assurance experience, including at least 3 years of direct GMP Quality Assurance experience
- Experience conducting external/supplier and internal GMP audits, including audits or inspections of manufacturing facilities
- Working knowledge of U.S. and international GMP regulations and quality requirements, including applicable FDA, EU/EudraLex, and ICH requirements
- Experience applying GMP requirements across relevant pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical operations, including clinical development, manufacturing, technology transfer, and/or commercial activities
Phycical RequirementsWhile 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 15 pounds. Ability to travel independently overnight and work after hours if required by travel schedule and/or business priorities.
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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
$138,000-$172,100 USD
What we offer US-based Employees:- Competitive base, bonus, new hire and ongoing equity packages
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Employer-paid life, disability, business travel and EAP coverage
- 401(k) Plan with a fully vested company match 1:1 up to 5%
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a 2-year purchase price lock-in
- 15+ vacation days
- 13 -15 paid holidays, including office closure between December 24th and January 1st
- 10 days of paid sick time
- Paid parental leave benefit
- Tuition assistance
