Executive Director, Data Management
Acadia Pharmaceuticals
August 20, 2026
Remote friendly (Princeton, NJ)
United States
IT
Position Summary
Exec. Director, Data Management (hybrid; average 3 days/week in office). Can be based in San Diego, CA; Princeton, NJ; or San Francisco, CA.
Primary Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership and oversight of Data Management across the clinical development portfolio.
- Lead and develop the Data Management function (organizational design, resource planning, budgeting, hiring, performance management).
- Establish and evolve a scalable Data Management operating model (internal + outsourced vendor/FSP partnerships).
- Oversee vendor selection, governance, contract management, and performance.
- Develop and implement Data Management standards, processes, SOPs, and inspection-readiness practices.
- Ensure timely delivery of high-quality clinical databases/datasets for analysis, regulatory submissions, and health authority inspections.
- Provide strategic oversight of clinical data management systems/technologies/data standards.
- Identify operational risks and lead process improvement for efficiency, quality, and business continuity.
- Serve as Data Management SME during audits/inspections and cross-functional governance.
Education/Experience/Skills
- Bachelor’s degree (scientific/biological/statistical/computer science or related); advanced degree strongly preferred.
- ~15 years pharma/biotech experience; ~10 years direct report or vendor management.
- Experience managing multiple teams/programs and resource planning for DM functions, workforce, infrastructure, and study deliverables.
- Strong clinical trials/regulatory compliance knowledge (FDA/ICH) and data integrity.
- Vendor evaluation/selection/governance/management; experience with in-house and outsourced operating models.
- Ability to manage timelines and unexpected events; strong cross-level communication.
- Travel domestically and internationally as needed.
Compensation/Benefits
- Salary range: $252,000–$314,700 USD; eligible for discretionary bonus and equity.
- Medical, dental, vision; 401(k) match (1:1 up to 5%); employee stock purchase plan; 15+ vacation days; paid holidays; sick time; paid parental leave; tuition assistance.
Exec. Director, Data Management (hybrid; average 3 days/week in office). Can be based in San Diego, CA; Princeton, NJ; or San Francisco, CA.
Primary Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership and oversight of Data Management across the clinical development portfolio.
- Lead and develop the Data Management function (organizational design, resource planning, budgeting, hiring, performance management).
- Establish and evolve a scalable Data Management operating model (internal + outsourced vendor/FSP partnerships).
- Oversee vendor selection, governance, contract management, and performance.
- Develop and implement Data Management standards, processes, SOPs, and inspection-readiness practices.
- Ensure timely delivery of high-quality clinical databases/datasets for analysis, regulatory submissions, and health authority inspections.
- Provide strategic oversight of clinical data management systems/technologies/data standards.
- Identify operational risks and lead process improvement for efficiency, quality, and business continuity.
- Serve as Data Management SME during audits/inspections and cross-functional governance.
Education/Experience/Skills
- Bachelor’s degree (scientific/biological/statistical/computer science or related); advanced degree strongly preferred.
- ~15 years pharma/biotech experience; ~10 years direct report or vendor management.
- Experience managing multiple teams/programs and resource planning for DM functions, workforce, infrastructure, and study deliverables.
- Strong clinical trials/regulatory compliance knowledge (FDA/ICH) and data integrity.
- Vendor evaluation/selection/governance/management; experience with in-house and outsourced operating models.
- Ability to manage timelines and unexpected events; strong cross-level communication.
- Travel domestically and internationally as needed.
Compensation/Benefits
- Salary range: $252,000–$314,700 USD; eligible for discretionary bonus and equity.
- Medical, dental, vision; 401(k) match (1:1 up to 5%); employee stock purchase plan; 15+ vacation days; paid holidays; sick time; paid parental leave; tuition assistance.