Senior QA & Compliance Lead — EU GMP/GDP, QMS, Equity

ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc.; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) Plan with match

Vacation and holidays

Tuition assistance

Job summary

ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc. in Amsterdam, NL, seeks a Senior Manager, Quality Assurance to lead QMS processes, support the release of commercial medicinal products across the EU/EEA, and ensure GMP, GDP, and regulatory compliance throughout the product lifecycle.

You will collaborate with Regulatory, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teams, manage internal and supplier audits, CAPAs, change control, and risk management while driving continuous improvement to protect patient safety and data

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a health science field; Master’s preferred or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years in pharmaceutical manufacturing with focus on QA.
• Knowledge of EU GMP, GDP, and related regulatory requirements.
• Experience managing outsourced GMDP activities.
• Experience with electronic quality management systems (eQMS).

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage core QMS processes (Management Review, APQRs).
• Review batch documentation and support product release, deviations, CAPA, and change control.
• Plan and conduct internal and supplier audits and regulatory inspections.
• Drive quality risk management and continuous improvement.
• Oversee supplier oversight, quality agreements, and GDP compliance programs.
• Ensure data integrity and governance of computerized systems.

Skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Attention to detail

Negotiation & stakeholder management

Communication (written & verbal)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Health Science

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Veeva Vault

TrackWise

Job description

ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc. in Amsterdam, NL, seeks a Senior Manager, Quality Assurance to lead QMS processes, support the release of commercial medicinal products across the EU/EEA, and ensure GMP, GDP, and regulatory compliance throughout the product lifecycle.

You will collaborate with Regulatory, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teams, manage internal and supplier audits, CAPAs, change control, and risk management while driving continuous improvement to protect patient safety and data