Sr. Manager, Quality Assurance

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

Position Summary:

The Senior Manager, Quality Assurance, plays a key role in supporting the release and distribution of commercial medicinal products across the EU/EEA. This position is responsible for overseeing critical Quality Management System (QMS) activities and ensuring compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), Good Distribution Practice (GDP), and applicable EU regulatory requirements. The role partners closely with internal and external stakeholders to maintain product quality, patient safety, and regulatory compliance throughout the product lifecycle.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead and support core QMS processes, including Management Review and Annual Product Quality Reviews (APQRs).
• Review batch documentation and support commercial product release activities, including deviation management, CAPA implementation, and change control.
• Plan, conduct, and follow up on internal audits, supplier audits, and regulatory inspections.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives and support quality risk management.
  • Manage supplier oversight activities, including qualification, performance monitoring, and revisions of quality agreements.
  • Support GDP compliance programs, including transportation and distribution oversight, warehousing activities, temperature excursion management, customer qualification, and recall readiness.
  • Ensure compliance with data integrity requirements and governance of computerized systems, electronic records, and electronic signatures.
  • Collaborate with Regulatory Affairs, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Distribution, and other cross-functional teams to support compliant product release and distribution activities.
  • Identify, assess, and elevate quality and compliance risks as appropriate.

Education/Experience/Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in a Health Science discipline required; Master’s degree preferred. Equivalent combinations of education and relevant experience will be considered.
• Minimum 5 years of experience within the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry with focus on quality assurance.
• Strong knowledge of EU GMP (EudraLex Volume 4), EU GDP Guidelines (2013/C 343/01), Directive 2001/83/EC, ICH Q7, Q9, and Q10, and other relevant regulatory requirements.
• Proven experience managing outsourced GMDP activities.
• Hands‑on experience with electronic quality management systems such as Veeva Vault, TrackWise, or equivalent platforms.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Effective negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to independently assess complex situations, resolve issues, and recommend practical solutions.
• Strong risk-based decision-making and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey complex information to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships and work effectively across functions and external partners.

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 9 kilograms. This position requires the ability to travel independently overnight and/or work after hours as required by travel schedules or business needs.

What we offer US-based Employees:

• 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

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