Job Listings | Acadia Pharmaceuticals

Job Listings | Acadia Pharmaceuticals

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Open positions (48)

2mo ago

Senior Manager, Packaging and Serialization

$129k-$161k / year

You will be responsible for coordinating packaging, artwork, and serialization with commercial Drug Product Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs) and other third-party suppliers. You will serve as a subject matter expert in serialization, overseeing CMOs and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements like EU FMD and DSCSA. This role involves developing relationships with internal stakeholders and contract manufacturers, managing quality events, and providing onsite process coverage as needed.

Hybrid|Senior|Full-time|Pharmaceuticals
2mo ago

Technology, AI and Automation Intern, Europe

You will support Acadia Europe by contributing hands-on technical expertise to identify, prototype, and deliver technology-enabled improvements across the European organization. This internship provides hands-on exposure to applying AI and automation in a real-world pharmaceutical setting, allowing you to gain insight into cross-functional operations, regulatory considerations, and decision-making processes.

Hybrid|Intern|Internship|Pharmaceuticals
1w ago

Associate Director, Drug Product Development

Princeton, New Jersey, United States

$154k-$192.7k / year

You'll lead **formulation and manufacturing process development** for Acadia's pipeline of neurological and rare disease therapies. Your work will **optimize drug product development** to accelerate clinical trials and commercialization. This role offers oversight of Contract Service Providers and cross-functional leadership in a niche therapeutic area.

Hybrid|Lead|Full-time|Biotech
2mo ago

Senior Director R&D Outsourcing & Business Optimization

$233.8k-$292.3k / year

You will support R&D teams through management of reporting and analytics, workforce and budget planning, and driving strategic transformational projects. You'll assist with creating and implementing policies and procedures, serving as a key resource across all therapeutic areas and research phases while working closely with R&D teams and vendors.

Hybrid|Senior|Full-time|Pharmaceuticals
2mo ago

Director Translational Science Operations

$200.7k-$250.9k / year

You'll lead **Translational Science operations** to support nonclinical and clinical functions, managing systems, vendors, budgets, and timelines. You'll own **operational management of project activities** across complex drug development programs and drive **coordination with CMC, Finance, and Legal** for seamless execution.

Hybrid|Lead|Full-time|Biotech
2w ago

Senior Director, Regulatory Operations

Princeton, New Jersey, United States | San Diego, California, United States | South San Francisco, California, United States

$220.6k-$275.7k / year

You'll lead **global regulatory operations**, overseeing **electronic submissions** and **regulatory information management** for a biotech company. Your work will drive **operational excellence** and compliance for submissions worldwide. This role offers the chance to champion digital transformation with AI.

Hybrid|Lead|Full-time|Biotech
2w ago

Associate Director, Quality Operations

San Diego, California, United States

$145.1k-$181.4k / year

You'll lead **GMP quality oversight** for both internal operations and CMOs supporting clinical and commercial products. You'll manage batch release, investigations, and regulatory compliance **for a biopharmaceutical company** developing treatments for neurological and rare diseases.

Hybrid|Lead|Full-time|Biotech
2w ago

Sr. Manager, R&D AI Solutions & Analytics

San Diego, California, United States | Princeton, New Jersey, United States | South San Francisco, California, United States

$134k-$167k / year

You'll design and scale **AI-enabled analytics solutions** for clinical development operations at a **biopharma company**. You'll build dashboards, intelligent workflows, and decision-support tools that create measurable business impact. This role offers hands-on innovation within a regulated R&D environment.

Hybrid|Senior|Full-time|Biotech
2mo ago

Senior Director HEOR

$229k-$286.3k / year

You will lead the development and execution of comprehensive value evidence strategies that demonstrate the clinical, economic, and humanistic value of Acadia’s therapies across their lifecycle. This role involves overseeing the generation and dissemination of HEOR evidence to support access and adoption across global markets. You will shape and communicate the value story for assigned products, collaborating with cross-functional teams to align strategies with scientific objectives and business priorities.

Hybrid|Senior|Full-time|Pharmaceuticals
1w ago

Associate Director R&D AI Solutions & Analytics

Princeton, New Jersey, United States | San Diego, California, United States | South San Francisco, California, United States

$156k-$195.6k / year

You'll lead the design and scaling of AI-driven analytics solutions across R&D, improving decision-making and clinical development operations. You'll build dashboards, intelligent workflows, and AI copilots that drive portfolio insights. **Hybrid role** with offices in Princeton, San Diego, or South San Francisco.

Hybrid|Lead|Full-time|Biotech
1w ago

Manager, AI Engineering

Princeton, New Jersey, United States | San Diego, California, United States | South San Francisco, California, United States

$122k-$152.6k / year

You'll **design and deploy scalable AI/ML and GenAI solutions** for a biotech company advancing treatments for neurological and rare diseases. You'll contribute to the enterprise AI strategy and **operationalize advanced analytics across R&D, Commercial, and Corporate functions**. This role combines hands-on technical work with AI governance in a regulated environment.

Hybrid|Mid|Full-time|Biotech
1w ago

Medical Science Liaison / Senior Medical Science Liaison, Florida

Florida, United States

$143.4k-$179.2k / year

You'll **build trusted relationships** with key opinion leaders and HCPs, advancing scientific exchange for **Parkinson's disease and Rett syndrome therapies**. Your insights will shape medical strategies and support clinical trials. This role offers **direct impact on underserved neurological communities**.

Remote|Senior|Full-time|Biotech
2w ago

Manager Cybersecurity

Princeton, New Jersey, United States | San Diego, California, United States

$130k-$170k / year

You'll lead **cybersecurity operations** and **vulnerability management** for a biotech company, integrating **AI/ML into security tools**. You'll own threat hunting, penetration testing, and incident response while collaborating across teams.

Hybrid|Senior|Full-time|Biotech
2mo ago

Associate Director, HCP Marketing - Rare Franchise

$175k-$218.7k / year

You will lead promotional campaigns and educational activities for HCPs managing care for people living with Rett syndrome, developing marketing strategies and tactical plans. You'll work cross-functionally to deliver integrated HCP engagement strategies and manage agency partners to execute high-quality marketing assets. This role focuses on increasing awareness of Rett syndrome among healthcare professionals and influencing prescribing behavior.

Hybrid|Director|Full-time|Pharmaceuticals
1mo ago

Senior Area Business Manager

$180k-$220k / year

You'll promote the **first FDA-approved treatment** for Rett syndrome, building relationships with **healthcare providers and KOLs** in a rare disease landscape. Your core impact is executing territory strategy to exceed sales goals while ensuring patient access to therapy.

Senior|Full-time|Biotech
2w ago

Associate Director, AI/ML Engineering

San Diego, California, United States | South San Francisco, California, United States | Princeton, New Jersey, United States

$159k-$199k / year

You'll lead **Generative AI and agentic AI** development for a **biopharmaceutical company** focused on neurological diseases. You'll design and deploy multi-agent systems, RAG pipelines, and guardrail frameworks to transform business processes in a regulated environment.

Hybrid|Senior|Full-time|Biotech
2mo ago

Senior Director Portfolio Management

$238k-$297.8k / year

You'll lead strategic portfolio prioritization and cross-functional alignment to maximize value creation for a biotech company. You will drive enterprise-wide decisions, balancing scientific innovation with commercial and financial rigor. This role offers the opportunity to shape portfolio governance and directly influence pipeline strategy.

Hybrid|Director|Full-time|Biotech
1mo ago

Senior Manager, Clinical Trial Materials

You'll oversee clinical trial material planning and execution for Phase 1-4 and IIS trials. Your work ensures timely supply and regulatory compliance of investigational products. You'll also mentor junior colleagues and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Remote|Senior|Full-time|Biotech
1mo ago

Sr. Manager Events

$120k-$149.9k / year

You'll lead end-to-end planning and on-site delivery for internal meetings, incentive trips, and conferences. You'll ensure every event is executed smoothly, compliantly, and within budget. This role offers the chance to **work in a hybrid model** at our **San Diego or Princeton offices**.

Hybrid|Mid|Full-time|Biotech
1w ago

Sr. Administrative Assistant

San Diego, California, United States

$64.2k-$80.3k / year

You'll provide **advanced administrative support** to senior leaders at a **biotech company focused on neurological diseases**. Your work keeps teams organized and efficient, handling **confidential matters and special projects**.

Hybrid|Senior|Full-time|Biotech
1w ago

Senior Director, Patient Support Service Operations & Solutions

Princeton, New Jersey, United States | San Diego, California, United States

You'll architect and govern the operational backbone of Patient Support Services at **Acadia Pharmaceuticals**, overseeing HUB operations, specialty pharmacy collaboration, affordability programs, and vendor governance. Your work will directly **speed therapy initiation and improve patient access outcomes** for underserved neurological communities. This role offers enterprise-level impact across a **pipeline of innovative treatments** for conditions like Parkinson's and Rett syndrome.

Hybrid|Director|Full-time|Biotech
1w ago

Director, Patient Educator Lead

San Diego, California, United States | Los Angeles, California, United States | New York, New York, United States | Princeton, New Jersey, United States | Chicago, Illinois, United States

Hybrid|Director|Full-time|Biotech
1mo ago

Health Systems Manager

$128k-$197k / year

You'll build and nurture relationships with leading healthcare institutions to improve access to innovative treatments. Your core impact will be identifying collaborative opportunities that expand Acadia's reach. This role offers the chance to drive **patient access** and **formulary integration** within a **purpose-driven biotechnology company**.

Remote|Senior|Full-time|Biotech
1mo ago

Medical Science Liaison

$139.6k-$220k / year

You'll serve as a trusted scientific partner building meaningful relationships with healthcare professionals. Your core impact will be advancing Acadia's scientific leadership in neurology and rare diseases, supporting education on current and emerging therapies. This role offers the opportunity to work in a **field-based remote capacity** with a **focus on underserved neurological conditions**.

Remote|Senior|Full-time|Biotech
1mo ago

Sr. Manager, Government Affairs & Policy

$149k-$186.4k / year

You'll lead **internal and external communications** that elevate Acadia's policy and advocacy priorities. You'll support **state government affairs initiatives** and build relationships with key stakeholders. This role thrives at the intersection of **healthcare policy and advocacy**.

Hybrid|Mid|Full-time|Biotech
1w ago

Associate Director, Clinical Data Management

San Diego, California, United States

$144k-$179.6k / year

You'll **lead clinical data management strategies** for **neurological and rare disease programs** at Acadia Pharmaceuticals. Your work will ensure **high-quality data deliverables** for regulatory submissions, publications, and due diligence. This hybrid role in San Diego offers the chance to impact therapies for underserved communities.

Hybrid|Director|Full-time|Biotech
4d ago

Senior Associate R&D Quality and Risk Management

Princeton, New Jersey, United States

$90k-$120k / year

You'll join Acadia's Quality Risk Compliance team to ensure GCP compliance for clinical trials. You'll calculate and report key quality metrics while driving process improvements. This role offers exposure to cross-functional SME collaboration in a hybrid Princeton setting.

Hybrid|Mid|Full-time|Biotech
4d ago

Patient Access Manager

Nashville, Tennessee, United States

$136k-$170k / year

You'll serve as a field-based **access and reimbursement expert** for healthcare providers, ensuring patients get timely access to **Acadia's neurological treatments**. You'll navigate coverage pathways, prior authorizations, and appeals while collaborating cross-functionally to **resolve complex access issues**. This role requires up to 60% travel within Tennessee.

Mid|Full-time|Healthcare
1d ago

Senior Director, HCP Marketing

Princeton, New Jersey, United States | San Diego, California, United States | South San Francisco, California, United States

$238.3k-$297.9k / year

You'll lead **enterprise HCP marketing strategy** for a **neurology-focused biopharma company**. You'll drive brand commercialization across channels, shaping cross-functional strategy and influencing senior leadership. This role offers the chance to make a difference for underserved neurological communities.

Hybrid|Director|Full-time|Biotech
1w ago

Director, Global Commercial Product Strategy

San Diego, California, United States

$200k-$280k / year

You'll lead **commercial product strategy** for pipeline assets from early development through launch. You'll shape the **global commercialization plan** including scenario planning, forecasting, and lifecycle optimization. This role serves as the **commercial voice** on cross-functional asset strategy teams, ensuring data-driven insights maximize value creation.

Hybrid|Lead|Full-time|Biotech
2w ago

Sr. IT Service Desk Analyst

San Diego, California, United States

$75k-$95k / year

You'll provide **advanced technical support** to Acadia's Executive Leadership Team while contributing to service desk operations. You'll perform **root cause analysis** and support **system engineering initiatives** for automation and AI-driven tools. This role offers the chance to work in a regulated ITIL/GxP environment.

Mid|Full-time|Biotech
2mo ago

Associate Director, Early Stage Drug Product Development

$154k-$192.7k / year

You will be responsible for developing pharmaceutical formulations for early-stage clinical trials and preclinical studies, focusing on formulation strategies tailored to early development phases. You will collaborate with research scientists and external partners to address technical challenges and advance promising compounds toward clinical readiness. This role is critical in selecting developable drug candidates, reducing risk, and accelerating new chemical entities into the pipeline.

Hybrid|Director|Full-time|Pharmaceuticals
2mo ago

Senior Manager R&D Learning & Development

$139.6k-$174.5k / year

You will support the development, implementation, and ongoing management of onboarding, training strategies, systems training, and learning processes that build scientific, operational, and future-ready capabilities across the Research and Development organization and pipeline. You will collaborate cross-functionally with R&D subject matter experts to develop disease area, modality, platform, and pipeline-focused training, including investigational asset education and emerging science. You will lead cross-functional collaboration to enable systems and digital capability development that support scalable, data-driven learning across the R&D organization.

Hybrid|Senior|Full-time|Pharmaceuticals
2mo ago

Senior Manager, Clinical Trial Materials

$124.2k-$155.2k / year

You will oversee Clinical Trial Material (CTM) planning and execution for Phase 1-IV and IIS trials, including demand forecasting, production scheduling, and ensuring regulatory compliance. You will coordinate with internal teams and contract research organizations to maintain uninterrupted CTM supply and mentor junior colleagues in the CTM team.

Hybrid|Senior|Full-time|Pharmaceuticals
2mo ago

Director, Manufacturing

$174.1k-$217.6k / year

You will be responsible for leading and coordinating commercial Drug Product Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs) and third-party suppliers to ensure supply levels and inventory targets are met. You will manage manufacturing activities, oversee operations, handle deviations and investigations, and support product release, making a difference for underserved neurological and rare disease communities. This role involves developing production timelines, maintaining relationships with CMOs, and ensuring compliance with GMP requirements.

Hybrid|Director|Full-time|Pharmaceuticals
2mo ago

Associate Director Toxicology

$155k-$193.2k / year

You will oversee Translational Science preclinical safety assessment/toxicology deliverables, collaborating cross-functionally to design and oversee preclinical safety studies in support of drug development. This role contributes to research and development of products and programs to advance the pipeline.

Hybrid|Senior|Full-time|Pharmaceuticals
2mo ago

Director Clinical Pharmacology

$200k-$249.6k / year

You will lead early-stage programs and design Phase 1 clinical trials, including First-in-Human and proof-of-concept studies in healthy volunteers. This role supports drug development across multiple therapeutic areas with a focus on neuroscience, requiring strategic planning and execution of clinical pharmacology development plans.

Hybrid|Director|Full-time|Pharmaceuticals
2mo ago

Director Clinical Research

$229.1k-$286.4k / year

You will lead clinical development programs for rare diseases and neurological/neuropsychiatric disorders, creating and executing global clinical development plans. You'll ensure optimal planning and implementation of clinical studies, maintain relationships with investigators and thought leaders, and support regulatory interactions to advance compounds from discovery to development.

Hybrid|Director|Full-time|Pharmaceuticals
1mo ago

Associate Director Clinical Operations

$147.9k-$184.9k / year

You'll lead clinical operations for a biotech advancing neurological and rare disease treatments. Your work will ensure high-quality, on-time, on-budget trial delivery. This role offers **visibility across cross-functional teams** and **impact on pipeline programs** from mid- to late-stage.

Hybrid|Lead|Full-time|Biotech
1mo ago

Associate Director, Business Development

$170k-$220k / year

You'll lead **identification and evaluation of external assets** to support Acadia's pharmaceutical pipeline, focusing on **CNS and rare disease therapeutics**. You'll build financial models, competitive analyses, and business cases for **BD transactions** with executive visibility.

Hybrid|Manager|Full-time
1mo ago

Sr. Manager, Chemical Development

$154.2k-$192.7k / year

You'll lead **drug substance development** for a growing portfolio of neurological and rare disease treatments. Your core impact is ensuring scalable, compliant processes from preclinical through commercialization. This role offers the chance to work with **external CDMO partners** and influence regulatory filings.

Hybrid|Lead|Full-time|Biotech
1mo ago

Director Drug Safety & Pharmacovigilance Medical Safety

$200k-$250k / year

You'll serve as the primary medical safety resource for assigned products across Acadia's portfolio, performing medical evaluation of safety data and signal detection. You'll **collaborate cross-functionally** on safety governance and **author regulatory documents** like DSURs and PBRERs. This role offers **hybrid work in Princeton, NJ** with significant impact on neurological and rare disease treatments.

Hybrid|Manager|Full-time|Biotech
1mo ago

Manager, Data Analytics & Investigations

$120k-$160k / year

You'll lead **healthcare compliance data analytics** for a **growing biotech company**, leveraging tools like Power BI to identify risk. You'll collaborate cross-functionally to ensure **regulatory standards** are met. This role offers high visibility in a mission-driven team.

Hybrid|Senior|Full-time|Biotech
1mo ago

Director, Benefits

$160k-$200k / year

You'll lead the strategy and execution of Acadia's health, retirement, and leave programs. Your work ensures competitive, compliant, and cost-effective benefits that enhance employee experience. This role offers the opportunity to shape benefits in a growing biotech firm.

Hybrid|Director|Full-time|Biotech
4w ago

Director, Field Force Effectiveness

$190k-$250k / year

You'll lead **field force effectiveness** for the Rare Disease franchise, optimizing deployment, targeting, and incentive compensation. Your work will directly impact **sales performance and patient onboarding** through data-driven strategies. This role offers the chance to shape commercial operations at a growing biopharma company.

Hybrid|Manager|Full-time|Biotech
4w ago

Senior Director, Patient Support Service Operations & Solutions

$220k-$270k / year

You'll lead the **operational backbone** of Patient Support Services, overseeing HUB operations, specialty pharmacy collaboration, and affordability programs. Your work will directly impact **speed-to-therapy** and patient access outcomes. This role offers the chance to **drive digital transformation** with AI/ML and workflow automation.

Hybrid|Director|Full-time|Biotech
3w ago

Manager, Commercial Analytics & Insights - Neuro

$122k-$152.6k / year

You'll join Acadia's **Commercial Insights & Performance team**, translating complex healthcare data into **actionable insights** that shape brand strategy for neurological therapies. Your work will directly influence **patient value and business outcomes** for FDA-approved and pipeline treatments.

Hybrid|Senior|Full-time|Biotech
3w ago

Manager, Market Research

$113k-$141.8k / year

You'll lead **primary and secondary market research** to generate customer insights that shape commercial strategy for a **biotech portfolio**. You'll be a strategic thought partner translating findings into actionable recommendations for senior leadership, supporting in-market brands and pipeline development.

Hybrid|Senior|Full-time|Biotech