About the job
Seeking talent near: Princeton, NJ
Position Summary
The Associate Director of Drug Product Development will lead the formulation, primary packaging, and manufacturing process development for Acadia’s expanding portfolio of drug candidates across all development phases. This role involves providing technical oversight, expertise, and guidance for outsourced drug product development activities. The responsibilities encompass the development of formulations, packaging, and processes for various administration routes, including oral solid, liquid, and injectable dosage forms, managing candidates from clinical development through to process validation and lifecycle management. The successful candidate will oversee activities related to these tasks at Contract Service Providers (CSPs) and play a pivotal role in addressing complex technological challenges while implementing new manufacturing technologies for products intended for clinical and commercial distribution. This position is vital for optimizing development, mitigating risks, and expediting the launch of new assets into the market.
Primary Responsibilities
- Design and develop pharmaceutical formulations and manufacturing processes to support clinical trials, regulatory submissions, and product launches.
- Evaluate and validate new drug product Contract Service Providers (CSPs) to facilitate development, scaling, and commercialization of new drug candidates within Acadia’s pipeline. Initiate and manage supplier contract agreements as necessary.