Senior Manager, R&D Learning and Development

About Acadia Pharmaceuticals   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.

Seeking talent near: Princeton, NJ ; San Diego, CA

Position Summary

Supports the development, implementation, and active management of new hire onboarding, training strategies, plans, and processes related to and in support of Research & Development (R&D) organizational goals.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist in the creation and upkeep of a tiered onboarding curriculum and a strategic training program for R&D.

• Utilize experiential learning best practices to effectively engage adult learners and ensure the successful transfer of knowledge.

• Support the management of GxP, congress, and data training with internal stakeholders.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal stakeholders including MSL field directors, medical communications and information, clinical development, publications, medical affairs, HEOR, and pharmacovigilance to identify and develop content and training material for ACADIA disease state and investigational or approved product trainings.

• Lead and support scientific training initiatives with internal stakeholders.

• Facilitate the management and development of learning modules in partnership with external vendors.

• Manage the development of advanced and recurrent training as well as additional development programs including non-technical skills of importance to medical affairs organization.

• Ensure all content and training are in compliance with all internal policies and external regulations.

 

Education/Experience/Skills

Masters’ degree in a Life Science or related field. Advanced science degrees preferred (PharmD, PhD, MD).  Targeting 7 years of progressively responsible experience in Medical Affairs with a focus on education and training experience within the biopharmaceutical industry.  Psychiatry, neurology, or rare disease experience preferred.

Key Skills:

• Education or training experience, including design, delivery, and evaluation of learning programs.

• Knowledge of scientific, clinical and/or therapeutic area strongly preferred.

• Skilled as a poised and knowledgeable presenter of scientific information.

• Excellent oral and writing skills.

• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

• Experience working with external vendors.

• Highly detail oriented, self-disciplined, and ability to work independently with limited direction to resolve discrepancies and issues.

• Ability to take initiative and demonstrate follow through skills.

• Excellent planning and organizational skills.

• Effective interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively in a matrix organizational structure, and with all levels within the organization.

• Willingness and ability to travel as needed.

Physical Requirements

This role involves regular standing, walking, sitting, and the use of hands for handling or operating equipment. The employee may also need to reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and maintain visual, verbal, and auditory communication in a standard office environment and while working independently from remote locations. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.  This position requires the ability to travel independently overnight and/or work after hours as required by travel schedules or business needs.

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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$133,000—$166,700 USD

What we offer US-based Employees:

• Competitive base, bonus, new hire and ongoing equity packages