Associate Director, Vendor & Relationship Management

Role: Associate Director, Vendor & Relationship Management at Acadia Pharmaceuticals, focusing on strengthening partnerships with clinical vendors, CROs, and service providers to support innovative clinical development programs. Responsibilities include developing vendor management strategies, overseeing vendor performance, facilitating governance meetings, monitoring KPIs, supporting clinical trial operations, ensuring compliance and inspection readiness, and driving process improvements and innovation initiatives. The role involves managing vendor relationships supporting late-stage clinical trials, with emphasis on operational excellence, risk management, and data-driven performance reporting. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in life sciences or related field; 8+ years of experience in clinical trial operations, vendor oversight, or related biopharma roles; strong understanding of GxP, ICH GCP, and outsourced clinical services; experience with vendor performance metrics, audits, and clinical trial support. Preferred skills include supplier relationship management, financial acumen, and collaboration across R&D functions. High-Value: experience in clinical outsourcing, vendor governance, and performance improvement, with emphasis on late-stage clinical trials and cross-functional stakeholder engagement. Work setup: hybrid model based in Princeton, NJ or San Diego, CA, requiring three days onsite per week, with domestic and international travel.