Associate Director, Chemical Development

<div class="content-intro"><p></p> <div data-ogsc="black"><span data-ogsc="" data-ogsb="yellow"><strong data-ogsc="" data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">About Acadia Pharmaceuticals</strong></span></div> <div data-ogsc="black">&nbsp;</div> <div data-ogsc="black"><span data-ogsc="" data-ogsb="yellow">Acadia is committed to turning scientific promise into meaningful innovation that makes the difference for underserved neurological and rare disease communities around the world. Our commercial portfolio includes the first and only FDA-approved treatments for Parkinson’s disease psychosis and Rett syndrome. We are developing the next wave of therapeutic advancements with a robust and diverse pipeline that includes mid- to late-stage programs in Alzheimer’s disease psychosis and Lewy body dementia psychosis, along with earlier-stage programs that address other underserved patient needs. At Acadia, we’re here to be their difference.</span></div></div><p><strong><u><span style="font-weight: bold;">Please note that this position can be based in Princeton, NJ OR San Diego, CA. Acadia's hybrid model requires this role to work in our office an average of 3 days per week.</span></u></strong></p> <p><strong><u>Position Summary:</u></strong></p> <p>Responsible for the chemical process development, implementation and management of robust, cost effective, and safe processes for the manufacture of APIs from the research stage, through clinical development and marketing approval. Will be responsible for the technical development, support, innovative solutions and commercialization of drug substances using an external network of providers. This position is integral to the advancement of Acadia's growing portfolio of drug candidates, and will provide technical oversight, expertise and guidance of externalized drug substance development related activities.</p> <p><strong><u>Primary Responsibilities:</u></strong></p> <ul> <li>Lead scientific strategy for drug substance development, ensuring scalable, efficient, and compliant processes that meet clinical and commercial needs</li> <li>Oversee contract service providers (CSPs) to develop, optimize, and scale manufacturing processes from preclinical through commercialization</li> <li>Apply risk assessments and Quality by Design (QbD) principles to define design space and establish robust control strategies</li> <li>Develop end-to-end drug substance strategies supporting product quality, global regulatory approvals, and supply chain flexibility</li> <li>Manage technology transfer, outsourcing, and external manufacturing to