Senior Manager, R&D Learning and Development

Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc.•San Diego, CA

2h•Hybrid

About The Position

Acadia is committed to turning scientific promise into meaningful innovation that makes the difference for underserved neurological and rare disease communities around the world. Our commercial portfolio includes the first and only FDA-approved treatments for Parkinson’s disease psychosis and Rett syndrome. We are developing the next wave of therapeutic advancements with a robust and diverse pipeline that includes mid- to late-stage programs in Alzheimer’s disease psychosis and Lewy body dementia psychosis, along with earlier-stage programs that address other underserved patient needs. At Acadia, we’re here to be their difference. Supports the development, implementation, and active management of new hire onboarding, training strategies, plans, and processes related to and in support of Research & Development (R&D) organizational goals.

Requirements

Masters’ degree in a Life Science or related field. Advanced science degrees preferred (PharmD, PhD, MD). Targeting 7 years of progressively responsible experience in Medical Affairs with a focus on education and training experience within the biopharmaceutical industry.
Education or training experience, including design, delivery, and evaluation of learning programs.
Knowledge of scientific, clinical and/or therapeutic area strongly preferred.
Skilled as a poised and knowledgeable presenter of scientific information.
Excellent oral and writing skills.
Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
Experience working with external vendors.
Highly detail oriented, self-disciplined, and ability to work independently with limited direction to resolve discrepancies and issues.
Ability to take initiative and demonstrate follow through skills.
Excellent planning and organizational skills.
Effective interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively in a matrix organizational structure, and with all levels within the organization.
Willingness and ability to travel as needed.

Nice To Haves

Psychiatry, neurology, or rare disease experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist in the creation and upkeep of a tiered onboarding curriculum and a strategic training program for R&D.
Utilize experiential learning best practices to effectively engage adult learners and ensure the successful transfer of knowledge.
Support the management of GxP, congress, and data training with internal stakeholders.
Collaborate cross-functionally with internal stakeholders including MSL field directors, medical communications and information, clinical development, publications, medical affairs, HEOR, and pharmacovigilance to identify and develop content and training material for ACADIA disease state and investigational or approved product trainings.
Lead and support scientific training initiatives with internal stakeholders.
Facilitate the management and development of learning modules in partnership with external vendors.
Manage the development of advanced and recurrent training as well as additional development programs including non-technical skills of importance to medical affairs organization.
Ensure all content and training are in compliance with all internal policies and external regulations.

Benefits

Competitive base salary
discretionary bonus and equity awards based on factors such as individual and organizational performance
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