Associate Director Toxicology

Acadia Pharmaceuticals is seeking an Associate Director Toxicology to oversee preclinical safety assessment/toxicology deliverables and contribute to the research and/or development of products, projects, and programs. The role requires a strong understanding of the drug development process, preclinical safety assessment/toxicology strategies, and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP). The ideal candidate will have a BS or MS in a relevant discipline, 8 years of relevant experience, and DABT Certification.

Requirements

• Plans experimental safety assessment/toxicology programs to include design, logistics, resource allocation, schedules.
• Provides oversight on scientific management of preclinical safety assessment/toxicology studies supporting early drug development.
• Monitors CROs for quality and compliance in the conduct of preclinical safety assessment/toxicology studies.
• Manages vendors and consultants, encompassing study design, detailed coordination of study execution, overview of quality compliance, and scientific rigor.
• Reviews and contributes to preparation of toxicology reports.
• Maintains oversight of test compound delivery, shipment and supply requirements.
• Works cross functionally on projects including an understanding of when broader discussion is required and the organization ad hoc working groups as needed to move project activities forward.
• Communicates project status and proactively identifies issues to ensure that project team goals and regulatory deliverables are met.
• Provides guidance to team members to objectively assess and resolve preclinical safety assessment/toxicology project issues to improve project effectiveness.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 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