Acadia Pharmaceuticals: Data Compliance Intern

Job description

This paid internship is only open to undergraduate college students who are Pell Grant eligible. Proof of financial aid award is required. 

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ACADIA PHARMACEUTICALS 

Acadia is advancing breakthroughs in neuroscience to elevate life. Since our founding, we
have been working at the forefront of healthcare to bring vital solutions to people who
need them most. We developed and commercialized the first and only FDA-approved drug
to treat hallucinations and delusions associated with Parkinson’s disease psychosis and the
first and only approved drug in the United States and Canada for the treatment of Rett
syndrome. Our clinical-stage development efforts are focused on Prader-Willi syndrome,
Alzheimer’s disease psychosis, and multiple other programs targeting neuropsychiatric
symptoms in central nervous system disorders. For more information, visit us
at Acadia.com and follow us on LinkedIn and X.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist in reviewing and analyzing audit trails data collected from IT systems to ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.

Help identify discrepancies or potential risks in audit trails in collaboration with the team. Assist in documenting findings and helping prepare reports for management review. Participate in discussions aimed at improving audit trail and system validation processes. Work with cross-functional teams, including IT, Quality Assurance, and Compliance, to support ongoing audit trail and validation activities.

DESIRED MAJORS/MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS + SKILLS

Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering. Business Administration, or related field.

Strong interest in regulatory compliance, quality assurance, and computer systems validation.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Good to have a basic understanding of FDA regulations (e.g., 21 CFR Part 11), computer systems, data integrity, and security practices, but these are not a must-have requirements.

 INTERVIEW PROCESS

Basic understanding of computer system or software development life cycle, and testing approach.

Broad understanding of Audit trail data in IT applications.

INFORMATION FOR 2025 GRADUATES

Are you open to hiring 2025 graduates for a summer internship?

Yes

Are there opportunities for full time employment at your company after the summer internship is complete?

• Maybe, we do not know at this time