Senior Director, Regulatory Tech & Transformation

Regulatory Jobs; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 221,000 - 276,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) Plan with employer match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

15+ vacation days

Paid holidays

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Acadia Pharmaceuticals is seeking a Senior Director of Regulatory Affairs, Technology & Transformation to define and drive the technology, data, and transformation agenda across Global Regulatory Affairs. Lead modernization through AI, automation, and structured content while ensuring compliance and scalable adoption.

The role partners with IT and Quality to deliver end-to-end regulatory processes, with a focus on improving quality, speed, transparency, and organizational effectiveness in a

Qualifications

• Broad experience leading regulatory technology and enterprise transformation with measurable outcomes.
• Deep understanding of global regulatory processes and eCTD standards.
• Experience with Regulatory Information Management and Document Management platforms (Veeva RIM, IQVIA SmartSolve).

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute Regulatory Technology and Transformation strategy aligned with Global Regulatory Affairs objectives.
• Establish governance and roadmaps for technology initiatives with ownership and success metrics.
• Lead adoption of AI, automation, and structured content in regulatory operations.

Skills

Regulatory technology

Analytics

AI

Change management

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in life sciences

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Veeva RIM

IQVIA SmartSolve

Lorenz Docubridge

Job description

Acadia Pharmaceuticals is seeking a Senior Director of Regulatory Affairs, Technology & Transformation to define and drive the technology, data, and transformation agenda across Global Regulatory Affairs. Lead modernization through AI, automation, and structured content while ensuring compliance and scalable adoption.

The role partners with IT and Quality to deliver end-to-end regulatory processes, with a focus on improving quality, speed, transparency, and organizational effectiveness in a