Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Director, Regulatory Affairs CMC

Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. · Princeton, New Jersey, United States; San Diego, California, United States; South San Francisco, California, United States

Posted 22 days ago

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This role has been open
22 days
Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc.'s roles stay open a median of 33 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
7% of Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc.'s roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc.
high
16 stale, 3 reposted of 44 open
Hiring momentum
80 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-17

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About this role

As the Director of Regulatory Affairs CMC at Acadia Pharmaceuticals, you will lead the development and execution of global regulatory strategies for small molecule therapies from development through commercialization. Your role will involve managing CMC regulatory activities, preparing submissions for regulatory authorities, and providing guidance on compliance and regulatory risks while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Our read on this posting3.4out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
4/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

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What you need

  • Bachelor’s degree in life science or a related field
  • 10 years of progressively responsible experience in CMC Regulatory Affairs with a focus on small molecule drug development
  • 5 years in a management role
  • Knowledge of global regulatory CMC requirements and guidelines
  • Experience in preparation and submission of CMC components of IND/CTA filings and NDA/MAA submissions
  • Ability to work in a cross-functional team environment

What you get

  • Competitive base salary
  • Discretionary bonus and equity awards
  • 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

Worth weighing

  • Hybrid model requires working in the office three days per week on average
  • Role involves significant responsibility and leadership in regulatory affairs
  • No specific mention of the company's technology stack or tools used

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