Associate Director, Medical Affairs

Medical Affairs      ·        San Diego, California, United States      ·       Full time

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Position Summary:

The Associate Medical Director will lead and assist the Executive Director, Medical Affairs in primary Rett Syndrome activities related to scientific congresses, advisory boards, scientific exchange, and Key Opinion Leader (KOL) relationship development. You will be asked to help us represent the medical team in some cross-functional forums. Not limited to regulatory, clinical development, commercial, market access, and legal.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Participate in investigator-initiated trial submissions
• Support development and implementation of Phase IV studies
• Take part in developing strategy around medical education and gap assessment
• Present at selected external medical meetings at internal meetings
• Establish appropriate strategic partnerships with centers of excellence, advocacy groups and KOLs in areas of scientific interest.
• Build and maintain global, clinical, and medical affairs strategies in conjunction with commercial counterparts.
• Review Standard Operating Procedures and Clinical Study Reports as needed

Education/Experience/Skills:

• Medical Doctor (M.D.), Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) preferred but will also consider other degreed candidates (PhD. PharmD)
• Experience in rare disease areas highly preferred
• Work experience in pediatrics or neurology is preferred
• Shown experience in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry
• Strong verbal/written communication skills
• Exercises judgment within well-defined practices and policies. Works with some supervision and mentorship in a matrixed environment.
• Demonstrates leadership ability

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, see, talk or hear in a standard office environment and independently of remote locations. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

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What we offer you:

• Competitive base, bonus, new hire and ongoing equity packages
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 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
• 14 paid holidays plus one floating holiday of your choice, including office closure between December 24th and January 1st
• 10 days of paid sick time
• Paid parental leave
• Tuition assistance

EEO Statement:

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every single one of the qualifications in the exact way they are described in job postings. We are committed to building a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and innovative company and we are looking for the BEST candidate for the job. That candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background or may meet the qualifications in a different way. We would strongly encourage you to apply – especially if the reason you are the best candidate isn’t exactly as we describe it here.

It is the policy of Acadia to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and employment applicants without regard to considerations of race, including related to hairstyle, color, religion or religious creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, gender transition, country of origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, legally-protected medical condition or information, marital status, domestic partner status, family care status, military caregiver status, veteran or military status (including reserve status, National Guard status, and military service or obligation), status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, enrollment in a public assistance program, or any basis protected under federal, state or local law.

As an equal opportunity employer, Acadia is committed to a diverse workforce. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. Furthermore, you may request additional support if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access Acadia’s career website due to your disability, along with any accommodations throughout the interview process. To request or inquire about your reasonable accommodation, please complete our Reasonable Accommodation Request Form or contact us at talentacquisition@acadia-pharm.com or 858-261-2923.

Please note that reasonable accommodations granted throughout the recruiting process are not guaranteed to be the same accommodation given if hired. A new request will need to be submitted for any ADA accommodations after starting employment.

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