Clinical Data Management Strategy Leader

Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc.; Princeton (NJ); Hybrid; USD 252,000 - 315,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Vacation days

Paid holidays

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. is seeking an Exec. Director, Data Management to lead strategy and operational excellence across the Data Management function in our R&D organization.

You will design and oversee clinical data collection, database review activities, and ensure business-ready systems with vendor partnerships. The role requires deep expertise in clinical data management, regulatory standards (FDA/ICH), and the ability to influence across executive leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in the scientific, biological, statistical or computer science field or related discipline; advanced degree strongly preferred.
• Targeting 15 years of experience in the pharma/biotech industry, including 10 years direct report or vendor management experience.
• Experience managing multiple direct reports, contingent workers and programs, including resource planning for Data Management functions, workforce, infrastructure and clinical study deliverables.
• Self-directed, technically strong, and a recognized leader maintaining a strategic prospective regarding data management processes, management of DM activities and customer management.
• Experience working within both in-house and outsourced Data Management operating models.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight of Data Management activities across Acadia's clinical development portfolio
• Lead and develop the Data Management function, including organizational design, resource planning, budgeting, hiring, and performance management
• Establish and evolve a scalable Data Management operating model that leverages both internal capabilities and outsourced vendor/FSP partnerships
• Oversee vendor selection, governance, contract management, and performance to ensure high-quality data management deliverables
• Drive the development and implementation of Data Management standards, processes, SOPs, and inspection-readiness practices
• Ensure the timely delivery of high-quality clinical databases and datasets supporting analysis, regulatory submissions, and health authority inspections
• Provide strategic oversight of clinical data management systems, technologies, and data standards to support business and development objectives
• Identify operational risks and lead process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, quality, and business continuity
• Serve as the Data Management subject matter expert during audits, inspections, and cross-functional governance activities
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Skills

Data management leadership

Vendor management

Cross-functional leadership

Regulatory compliance

FDA/ICH knowledge

Education

Bachelor's in science/CS

Tools

Clinical data systems

Job description

Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. is seeking an Exec. Director, Data Management to lead strategy and operational excellence across the Data Management function in our R&D organization.

You will design and oversee clinical data collection, database review activities, and ensure business-ready systems with vendor partnerships. The role requires deep expertise in clinical data management, regulatory standards (FDA/ICH), and the ability to influence across executive leadership.