Senior IT Service Desk Analyst
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About Acadia Pharmaceuticals Acadia is committed to turning scientific promise into meaningful innovation that makes the difference for underserved neurological and rare disease communities around the world. Our commercial portfolio includes the first and only FDA-approved treatments for Parkinson's disease psychosis and Rett syndrome. We are developing the next wave of therapeutic advancements with a robust and diverse pipeline that includes mid- to late-stage programs in Alzheimer's disease psychosis and Lewy body dementia psychosis, along with earlier-stage programs that address other underserved patient needs. At Acadia, we're here to be their difference. Position Summary The Sr. IT Service Desk Analyst is primarily responsible for providing advanced technical support while contributing to the effective day-to-day operations of the help and service desk environment. This role actively participates in resolving complex issues and delivering high-quality support to clients across office locations, home offices, offsite facilities, and within our mobile workforce As a Sr. IT Service Desk Analyst, the individual is responsible for but not limited to: performing root cause analysis (RCA), supporting the team's ability to meet service level agreements (SLAs), analyzing queue trends and key performance indicators (KPIs), and providing production and meeting support as needed. The role includes handling escalations, contributing to and assisting with IT projects such as system engineering initiatives and the adoption of emerging technologies, including automation and AI-driven support tools. Additionally, the Sr. IT Support Analyst develops, improves, and maintains documentation, knowledge bases, and training materials, adheres to established processes and procedures, ensures effective communication of critical information, and consistently prioritizes cybersecurity best practices. Primary Responsibilities Primary responsibilities include serving as the primary point of contact for day-to-day inquiries and proactively troubleshooting and resolving executive technology needs to ensure seamless productivity. Contribute to efficient service desk operations by consistently following established processes and procedures and delivering high-quality, customer-focused support. Record, track, and analyze individual and queue-level SLAs and workflows, and provide input on trends, metrics, and service performance. Act as a senior technical resource and trusted partner to other internal IT teams by providing expertise, collaboration, and timely issue resolution. Assist with asset management activities, including equipment inventory, software license tracking, and organizing intake and tracking for backups, imaging, restores, and vendor-related engagements. Document detailed and accurate information for all support activities in the ITSM system in accordance with established procedures. Troubleshoot and resolve hardware and software issues, perform root cause analyses (RCAs), and communicate status updates and resolutions to clients, stakeholders, and support staff. Create, update, and maintain knowledge articles, work instructions, and technical documentation to support consistency and knowledge sharing. Gather and provide complete, well-triaged information when escalating issues to higher-tier teams or business owners to ensure efficient resolution. Administer Active Directory, Microsoft 365, RMM, Adobe, and other management portals, including account provisioning, access management, and password resets. Fulfill procurement requests for software, hardware, peripherals, and mobile devices in alignment with IT standards and processes. Support IT projects, events, and company initiatives, including setup and on-site or remote support for meetings, conferences, and events. Develop and update training materials and provide peer guidance and knowledge sharing to support team capability and consistency. Performs other responsibilities as assigned. Education/Experience/Skills Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science, Systems & Network Engineering, or related field preferred. Targeting 3-5 years of progressive experience with demonstrated technical expertise within a regulated IT enterprise environment, including ITIL and GxP frameworks. An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be considered. Key Skills: Advanced technical expertise in Windows operating systems, command-line tools, and scripting (including PowerShell and VB), with strong proficiency in Office 365 and endpoint management. Proven ability to diagnose, investigate, and resolve complex technical issues using structured analytical approaches, including root cause analysis (RCA). Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, user-friendly language for diverse audiences. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to ma
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