TISA Intern

Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc.•Princeton, NJ

1d•$22 - $22•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. The Technology Intern will support IT initiatives within Acadia’s Research & Development (R&D) function by assisting Business Partners and Business Analysts with requirements, documentation, and project execution. This position will provide hands-on exposure to R&D business functions and applications used in the area. Learn more about our internship program here.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university pursuing a Bachelor’s degree with some completed course work in Information Systems and Project Management.
Minimum GPA of 3.0 preferred.
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
Prior internship, leadership experience, campus involvement, or project-based work preferred.
Interest in the pharmaceutical and/or biotechnology industry strongly preferred.
Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present information clearly and professionally.
Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
High level of professionalism, discretion, and ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team-based environment.
Demonstrated initiative, curiosity, and willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Assist Information Technology Business Partners and Business Analysts with gathering and analyzing business requirements, documenting and maintaining project documentation, researching and learning technology solutions, preparing presentations and reports, and participating in project and team meetings.
Assist with various tasks for Hypercare support for one of the Veeva implementations.
Support the implementation of the Clinical Command Center project. An initiative to centralize all Clinical Operations Data, by assisting the Information Technology Business Partners through the project lifecycle with tasks not limited to gathering and analyzing requirements, documenting and maintaining project documentation, researching and learning the platform for the project, preparing presentations or report and participating in project and team meetings.
Opportunity to shadow and support a highly technical data migration project for the Biostatistics group in R&D.
Learn and participate in the change management process for various system enhancements.
Participates in team meetings, planning sessions, and strategic discussions to gain exposure to business operations and contribute insights where appropriate.
Demonstrates professionalism, accountability, and alignment with company values in all interactions.
Completes a capstone project or final presentation summarizing internship contributions and key learnings

Benefits

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