Associate Director IT Business Partner
Company: ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Location: San Diego
Posted on: April 30, 2024
Job Description:
Please note that this position is based inSan Diego, CA.Acadia's
hybrid model requires this role to work in our office three days
per week on average.This position will serve as a technology
partner in the Research and Development (R&D) and Technology
Development & Operations (TD&O) domains, providing technology
leadership, operational support and project management for key
projects. The IT Business Partner will work both on projects, as a
critical team member, and with operational teams to help ease the
introduction of new technologies and to maintain and further
improve upon operational processes. The IT Business Partner will
help define and document key processes, requirements, knowledge
articles, and user documentation.Primary Duties &
Responsibilities:
- Act as operational lead for existing systems including holding
recurring operational meetings with business partners and vendors,
tracking and evaluating change requests, initiating change controls
for implementation of changes, coordinating routine system patches
and escalating issues as appropriate
- Work with Lead IT Business Partners to establish and enhance
key relationships with business stakeholders and provide input to
systems roadmaps
- Work with Business and IT Business Partners to help define and
document business processes and requirements including, but not
limited to, data flow, data storage, application usability,
infrastructure, reporting and analytics
- Support IT project management in the implementation of
technology solutions according to Acadia's IT governance processes,
including intake assessment and standard PMO reporting
- Facilitate RFP initiatives for evaluating new technology
solutions
- Perform vendor management activities such as establishing
contracts (e.g., NDA, MSA, SOW) and managing ongoing licensing and
renewals
- Create training materials, "How To," and knowledge items to
ease user adoption of new technology
- Define standard operating procedures and perform periodic
review activities for R&D systems
- Facilitate UAT with business partners
- Define, coordinate and/or execute system integration testing as
needed
- Triage and facilitate resolution of application issues and
escalate to vendor support as needed
- Conduct source systems data quality analysis as needed
- Perform computer systems validation activities adhering to 21
CFR Part 11 guidelines
- Provide configuration support for key ( systems, if
requiredEducation/Experience/Skills:Bachelor'sdegree in Information
Systems or equivalent technical discipline. A minimum of 8 years of
progressively responsible experience in the pharmaceutical industry
with a focus on R&D, Quality, and Manufacturing systems and
processes, as well as computer system validation. An equivalent
combination of relevant education and applicable job experience may
be considered. Must possess:
- Experience working in a regulated environment following GxP
processes
- Solid domain knowledge of business processes and related data
types in functional areas (Pre-clinical, clinical development,
clinical operations, regulatory, pharmacovigilance, biostatistics,
data management, quality, and manufacturing), to support technology
solutions
- Ability to be highly organized, self-motivated with the
capability to prioritize projects and workload
- Skilled at effectively leading IT projects with
cross-functional team effort and organizing resources to achieve
project goals
- Adaptability to quickly and proactively implement change
initiatives
- Excellent attention to detail
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including
tact, diplomacy, and flexibility
- Excellent skills in defining and documenting processes,
requirements, and training materials
- Experience documenting SOPs and other controlled documents
- Experience with change management and computer systems
validation processes
- Experience with operational systems support for key systems
providing issue resolution through internal resources and vendor
support
- Experience with standard systems development life cycle (SDLC)
and SaaS deployment models
- Familiarity with EDC, IRT, eTMF, CTMS, SAS, Argus, clinical
analytics, safety, LMS, QMS, TraceLink, Veeva Vault and/or
regulatory systemsThe following considered a plus:
- Familiarity with global GCP, GVP, GMP. and GLP regulations
- Experience in clinical, manufacturing, quality, and regulatory
systems
- Experience supporting clinical trials in an outsourced model
(working with CROs, FSPs, CSPs)
- PMP certificationPhysical 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. Employee must occasionally lift
and/or move up to 15 pounds. In addition to a competitive base
salary, this position is also eligible for discretionary bonus and
equity awards based on factors such as individual and
organizational performance. Actual amounts will vary depending on
experience, performance, and location. Salary Range $139,000 -
$174,000 USD What we offer you (US-Based Employees):
- 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
- 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 assistanceEEO Statement (US-Based Employees):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
ourReasonable Accommodation Request Form or contact us
attalentacquisition@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.Notice to Search
Firms/Third-Party Recruitment Agencies (Recruiters): The Talent
Acquisition team manages the recruitment and employment process for
Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. ("Acadia"). Acadia does not accept
resumes from recruiters or search firms without an executed search
agreement in place. Resumes sent to Acadia employees in absence of
an executed search agreement will not obligate Acadia in any way
with the respect to the future employment of those individuals or
potential remuneration to any recruiter or search firm. Candidates
should never be submitted directly to our hiring managers or
employees.
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