Seeking talent near: Tampa, FL

Position Summary
The Neuroscience Sales Specialist is responsible for achieving sales goals within the assigned territory by building strong customer relationships, delivering compliant and compelling product education, and driving appropriate patient access. This role requires expertise in neuroscience, deep knowledge of the local healthcare landscape, and the ability to partner effectively with healthcare professionals (HCPs) and key stakeholders to deliver meaningful value and service.

Primary Responsibilities

• Promote Acadia products to HCPs in person and virtually, providing clinical, disease state, and reimbursement information in a compliant and customer-focused manner.
• Develop and execute a territory business plan to meet or exceed sales objectives, leveraging market data, customer insights, and quarterly action plans.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with HCPs, including key opinion leaders, advocacy organizations, and other healthcare stakeholders.
• Address customer questions, concerns, and objections using advanced dialogue and selling skills.
• Tailor approved sales aids, clinical reprints, and brand resources to meet specific customer needs.
• Partner with internal colleagues (e.g., managed markets, operations, sales training, marketing) to deliver coordinated solutions.
• Provide guidance on product pricing, reimbursement, and specialty distribution channels, acting as a liaison between customers and the Company for access-related issues.
• Accurately track and report sales activities, business expenses, and customer interactions in a timely manner.
• Represent Acadia at conferences, exhibits, and trainings; participate in national, regional, and local meetings as required.
• Mentor and train new sales specialists as needed, and contribute to cross-functional projects and field strategic insights.

Knowledge & Expertise

• Deep understanding of neuroscience disease states, Acadia products, and local/regional market dynamics.
• Ability to serve as a trusted resource in the medical community.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and virtual engagement platforms (e.g., Zoom, WebEx).
• Strong grasp of payer dynamics, including Part D and specialty pharmacy/hub distribution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, with an emphasis in the life sciences preferred.
• To qualify for Sales Specialist requires 1-2 years of sales experience with at least 1 year in pharmaceutical, and/or other related healthcare sales, with an emphasis on neuroscience preferred.
• To qualify for Sr. Specialist level, requires a minimum of 5 years of healthcare sales with at least 2 years of experience in complex or account-based selling environments is required.
• To qualify for Executive level, requires a minimum of 12 years of healthcare sales with at least 3 years of experience in complex or account-based selling environments is required.
• Demonstrated advanced selling skills, leadership abilities, and business acumen.
• Proven success in influencing diverse HCP audiences across multiple care settings.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently, adapt to change, and deliver consistently high results.
• Must reside within the territory (or within 30 miles of its border) and possess a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to meet travel requirements, including significant driving and overnight stays; air travel as needed.
• Must comply with vaccination requirements for HCP office access, long-term care facilities, and medical conferences.

Scope
Applies broad experience and professional judgment to address complex business challenges, using creativity and data-driven decision-making to achieve results in a highly regulated environment.

Physical Requirements:

This role involves regular standing, walking, sitting, and the use of hands for handling or operating equipment. The employee may also need to reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and maintain visual, verbal, and auditory communication both in a standard office environment and while working independently from remote locations. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.  This position requires the ability to travel independently overnight and/or work after hours as required by travel schedule or business needs.

Must reside within the territory (or within 30 miles of its border) and, depending on territory needs, within reasonable proximity to a major airport. Requires eligibility to drive a company vehicle and ability to travel independently by air. Travel may be up to 80% of the time, including occasional after-hours work based on business needs.

Position Levels & Corresponding Salaries

• Sales Specialist: $115,000.00-requires 1-2 of sales experience with at least 1 year in pharmaceutical, and/or other related healthcare sales, with an emphasis on neuroscience preferred.

• Sr. Sales Specialist: $135,000.00- requires a minimum of 5 years of healthcare sales with at least 2 years of experience in complex or account-based selling environments is required.

• Executive Sales Specialist: $155,000.00- requires a minimum of 12 years of healthcare sales with at least 3 years of experience in complex or account-based selling environments is required.

• p and execute a territory business plan to meet or exceed sales objectives, leveraging market data, customer insights, and quarterly action plans.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with HCPs, including key opinion leaders, advocacy organizations, and other healthcare stakeholders.
• Address customer questions, concerns, and objections using advanced dialogue and selling skills.
• Tailor approved sales aids, clinical reprints, and brand resources to meet specific customer needs.
• Partner with internal colleagues (e.g., managed markets, operations, sales training, marketing) to deliver coordinated solutions.
• Provide guidance on product pricing, reimbursement, and specialty distribution channels, acting as a liaison between customers and the Company for access-related issues.
• Accurately track and report sales activities, business expenses, and customer interactions in a timely manner.
• Represent Acadia at conferences, exhibits, and trainings; participate in national, regional, and local meetings as required.
• Mentor and train new sales specialists as needed, and contribute to cross-functional projects and field strategic insights.

Knowledge & Expertise

• Deep understanding of neuroscience disease states, Acadia products, and local/regional market dynamics.
• Ability to serve as a trusted resource in the medical community.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and virtual engagement platforms (e.g., Zoom, WebEx).
• Strong grasp of payer dynamics, including Part D and specialty pharmacy/hub distribution.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required; life sciences preferred.
• Experience:
  • Sales Specialist: Minimum 1+ years of sales experience in pharmaceutical/healthcare; neuroscience preferred.
  • Senior Specialist: Minimum 5+ years of healthcare sales (2+ in complex/account-based selling).
• Demonstrated advanced selling skills, leadership abilities, and business acumen.
• Proven success in influencing diverse HCP audiences across multiple care settings.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently, adapt to change, and deliver consistently high results.
• Must reside within the territory (or within 30 miles of its border) and possess a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to meet travel requirements, including significant driving and overnight stays; air travel as needed.
• Must comply with vaccination requirements for HCP office access, long-term care facilities, and medical conferences.

Scope
Applies broad experience and professional judgment to address complex business challenges, using creativity and data-driven decision-making to achieve results in a highly regulated environment.

Physical Requirements:

This role involves regular standing, walking, sitting, and the use of hands for handling or operating equipment. The employee may also need to reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and maintain visual, verbal, and auditory communication both in a standard office environment and while working independently from remote locations. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.  This position requires the ability to travel independently overnight and/or work after hours as required by travel schedule or business needs.

Must reside within the territory (or within 30 miles of its border) and, depending on territory needs, within reasonable proximity to a major airport. Requires eligibility to drive a company vehicle and ability to travel independently by air. Travel may be up to 80% of the time, including occasional after-hours work based on business needs.

Position Levels & Corresponding Salaries

• Sales Specialist: $115,000.00-requires 1-2 of sales experience with at least 1 year in pharmaceutical, and/or other related healthcare sales, with an emphasis on neuroscience preferred.

• Sr. Sales Specialist: $135,000.00- requires a minimum of 5 years of healthcare sales with at least 2 years of experience in complex or account-based selling environments is required.

• Executive Sales Specialist: $155,000.00- requires a minimum of 12 years of healthcare sales with at least 3 years of experience in complex or account-based selling environments is required.

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Position Summary:

In support of clinical development programs, the Senior Manager of Clinical Trial Materials role oversees Clinical Trial Material (CTM) planning and execution activities, supporting Phase 1-IV and IIS trials. Includes demand forecasting, determination of an appropriate presentation, setting production schedules, protocol review, ensures label compliance with applicable regulations, establishes optimal packaging & distribution strategies, tracks and reconciles drug supplies and monitors product re-test dates. Interface with internal departments and contract research organizations (CROs) as necessary to coordinate the execution of these activities.  Implements and ensures group compliance to procedures for the production and distribution of investigation product. Mentor junior colleagues in the CTM team as required. 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Review and Interpretation of a clinical protocol or study overview:
  • Review and provide feedback during the development of the clinical protocol.
  • Calculate total demand and translation of total demand into a demand forecast.
  • Interface with Project Managers to develop clinical supply timelines, obtain study overviews and drug requirements, and initiate procurement procedures.
  • Periodically reviews and updates inventories including all supply related information such as lot numbers, current status, and kit genealogy and expiration date extension.
  • Tracks expired materials and issues orders for retrieval or disposal.
  • Be proficient with current inventory and tracking systems by learning their usage, updates and maintenance.
  • Proposes and implements improvements to assure efficient clinical supply operations.
  • Investigates and resolves issues regarding inventory, shipments and returns.
  • Responsible for end to end, full CTM lifecycle, ensures that all clinical trials have timely and an un-interrupted supply of CTM.
• Coordinates CTM activities with Clinical Supply Packagers and Distributors, Technical Services, Clinical R&D staff, Project Teams, IT/IS, Data Management, CROs and other sites and departments as necessary
• Develops and maintains CTM documentation necessary to support company policies, procedures and all regulatory guidelines
• Works with Clinical, Regulatory and Quality teams in preparing label text, obtaining translations and approval of label proofs
• Prepares and reviews applicable contracts, project statements, change orders, packaging requests, and batch records for accuracy and completeness
• Reconciles and approves invoices
• Prepares reports to ensure accuracy and completeness of clinical supplies information.  Maintains departmental reports and files, updates SOPs and other projects as assigned

Education/Experience/Skills

• Minimum Bachelor of Science degree (BS) in Health Science (preferred Master of Science degree). Equivalent combination of relevant education and applicable job experience may be considered with at least 4-6 years' experience in pharmaceutical development focused on clinical trial materials
• The individual must be well versed in GXPs (GMP, GCP, and GDP) and as well as other regulatory requirements as they pertain to investigational products
• Proven project management skills
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Good understanding of GMP working environments and regulatory guidance and regulations (e.g. ICH, 21 CFR Part 11)
• Good understanding of IRT system build-up and user testing
• Good negotiating skills with customers and suppliers
• Hands on training and experience in clinical trial methodology and Good Clinical Practice
• Good organizational and documentation skills
• Demonstrated track record of ability to self-direct and resolve issues with the vendors, CRO staff and internal teams
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Skilled at clearly conveying in-depth knowledge to all levels within, and outside of, the organization
• Skilled at creating a cooperative team environment
• Able to objectively evaluate situations and make recommendations for changes in light of overall project demands

Physical Requirements:

This role involves regular standing, walking, sitting, and the use of hands for handling or operating equipment. The employee may also need to reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and maintain visual, verbal, and auditory communication in a standard office environment and while working independently from remote locations. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.  This position requires the ability to travel independently overnight and/or work after hours as required by travel schedules or business needs.

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Seeking Talent Near: Minneapolis, MN; Saint Paul, MN; Fargo, ND; Sioux Falls, SD; Omaha, NE; Billings, MT; Boise, ID

Position Summary

Primary Responsibilities

• Build and sustain strong relationships with national and regional medical and scientific thought leaders, patient advocacy groups, and centers of excellence aligned to Acadia’s Medical Affairs strategy
• Engage key opinion leaders in meaningful scientific exchange, research discussions, and education on current and emerging therapies
• Support clinical research activities, including trial site engagement and cultivation and facilitation of investigator-initiated research proposals
• Develop and maintain deep scientific, clinical, and therapeutic expertise across Acadia’s portfolio
• Collaborate cross-functionally, in compliance with all guidelines, with Regional Business Leaders and Account Business Managers to support aligned field execution
• Provide strategic field insights that inform Medical Affairs and broader organizational decision-making
• Identify disease state insights and compound attributes that contribute to product differentiation and scientific value
• Deliver high-quality scientific, clinical, and educational support to internal stakeholders and external healthcare partners
• Represent Acadia at medical meetings, congresses, educational programs, and support Commercial activities including speaker and sales training
• Perform other duties as assigned

Education/Experience/Skills

• Advanced scientific degree (MD, PharmD, or PhD) in a relevant discipline
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry, with hands-on scientific or medical affairs responsibilities
• Prior Medical Science Liaison experience within a field-based medical affairs role
• Demonstrated scientific and clinical expertise, with experience in rare diseases, epilepsy, neurology, or psychiatry
• Strong working knowledge of regulatory, compliance, and clinical considerations impacting pharmaceutical and managed care environments
• Proven ability to communicate complex scientific and drug information to healthcare professionals and internal stakeholders
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to travel up to 75% of the time, with residence within the assigned territory

Position levels:

• Medical Science Liaison: $139,600 - $174,500 requires an advanced degree (MD, PharmD, PhD) in a scientific discipline, 5 years of progressively responsible experience in the medical, clinical, and/or pharmaceutical field
• Sr. Medical Science Liaison: $176,000 - $220,000 requires an advanced degree (MD, PharmD, PhD) in a scientific discipline, 7 years of progressively responsible experience in the medical, clinical, and/or pharmaceutical field, including 3 years as an MS

Physical Requirements

This role involves regular standing, walking, sitting, and the use of hands for handling or operating equipment. The employee may also need to reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and maintain visual, verbal, and auditory communication in a standard office environment and while working independently from remote locations. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.  This position requires the ability to travel independently overnight and/or work after hours as required by travel schedules or business needs.

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Seeking talent neat: Princeton, NJ ; San Diego, CA

Position Summary:

In support of clinical development programs, the Director of Clinical Trial Materials role oversees Clinical Trial Material (CTM) planning and execution activities, supporting Phase 1-IV and IIS trials. Includes demand forecasting, determination of an appropriate presentation, setting production schedules, protocol review, ensures label compliance with applicable regulations, establishes optimal packaging & distribution strategies, tracks and reconciles drug supplies and monitors product re-test dates. Interface with internal departments and contract research organizations (CROs) as necessary to coordinate the execution of these activities.  Implements and ensures group compliance to procedures for the production and distribution of investigation product. Mentor junior colleagues in the CTM team as required. 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Review and Interpretation of a clinical protocol or study overview:
  • Review and provide feedback during the development of the clinical protocol.
  • Calculate total demand and translation of total demand into a demand forecast.
  • Interface with Project Managers to develop clinical supply timelines, obtain study overviews and drug requirements, and initiate procurement procedures.
  • Periodically reviews and updates inventories including all supply related information such as lot numbers, current status, and kit genealogy and expiration date extension.
  • Tracks expired materials and issues orders for retrieval or disposal.
  • Be proficient with current inventory and tracking systems by learning their usage, updates and maintenance.
  • Proposes and implements improvements to assure efficient clinical supply operations.
  • Investigates and resolves issues regarding inventory, shipments and returns.
  • Responsible for end to end, full CTM lifecycle, ensures that all clinical trials have timely and an un-interrupted supply of CTM.
• Coordinates CTM activities with Clinical Supply Packagers and Distributors, Technical Services, Clinical R&D staff, Project Teams, IT/IS, Data Management, CROs and other sites and departments as necessary
• Develops and maintains CTM documentation necessary to support company policies, procedures and all regulatory guidelines
• Works with Clinical, Regulatory and Quality teams in preparing label text, obtaining translations and approval of label proofs
• Prepares and reviews applicable contracts, project statements, change orders, packaging requests, and batch records for accuracy and completeness
• Reconciles and approves invoices
• Prepares reports to ensure accuracy and completeness of clinical supplies information.  Maintains departmental reports and files, updates SOPs and other projects as assigned

Education/Experience/Skills

• Minimum Bachelor of Science degree (BS) in Health Science (preferred Master of Science degree). Equivalent combination of relevant education and applicable job experience may be considered with at least 4-6 years of experience in pharmaceutical development focused on clinical trial materials
• The individual must be well versed in GXPs (GMP, GCP, and GDP) and as well as other regulatory requirements as they pertain to investigational products
• Proven project management skills
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Good understanding of GMP working environments and regulatory guidance and regulations (e.g. ICH, 21 CFR Part 11)
• Good understanding of IRT system build-up and user testing
• Good negotiating skills with customers and suppliers
• Hands on training and experience in clinical trial methodology and Good Clinical Practice
• Good organizational and documentation skills
• Demonstrated track record of ability to self-direct and resolve issues with the vendors, CRO staff and internal teams
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Skilled at clearly conveying in-depth knowledge to all levels within, and outside of, the organization
• Skilled at creating a cooperative team environment
• Able to objectively evaluate situations and make recommendations for changes in light of overall project demands

Physical Requirements:

This role involves regular standing, walking, sitting, and the use of hands for handling or operating equipment. The employee may also need to reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and maintain visual, verbal, and auditory communication in a standard office environment and while working independently from remote locations. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.  This position requires the ability to travel independently overnight and/or work after hours as required by travel schedules or business needs.

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Seeking talent near: Detroit, MI

Position Summary
The Neuroscience Sales Specialist is responsible for achieving sales goals within the assigned territory by building strong customer relationships, delivering compliant and compelling product education, and driving appropriate patient access. This role requires expertise in neuroscience, deep knowledge of the local healthcare landscape, and the ability to partner effectively with healthcare professionals (HCPs) and key stakeholders to deliver meaningful value and service.

Primary Responsibilities

• Promote Acadia products to HCPs in person and virtually, providing clinical, disease state, and reimbursement information in a compliant and customer-focused manner.
• Develop and execute a territory business plan to meet or exceed sales objectives, leveraging market data, customer insights, and quarterly action plans.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with HCPs, including key opinion leaders, advocacy organizations, and other healthcare stakeholders.
• Address customer questions, concerns, and objections using advanced dialogue and selling skills.
• Tailor approved sales aids, clinical reprints, and brand resources to meet specific customer needs.
• Partner with internal colleagues (e.g., managed markets, operations, sales training, marketing) to deliver coordinated solutions.
• Provide guidance on product pricing, reimbursement, and specialty distribution channels, acting as a liaison between customers and the Company for access-related issues.
• Accurately track and report sales activities, business expenses, and customer interactions in a timely manner.
• Represent Acadia at conferences, exhibits, and trainings; participate in national, regional, and local meetings as required.
• Mentor and train new sales specialists as needed, and contribute to cross-functional projects and field strategic insights.

Knowledge & Expertise

• Deep understanding of neuroscience disease states, Acadia products, and local/regional market dynamics.
• Ability to serve as a trusted resource in the medical community.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and virtual engagement platforms (e.g., Zoom, WebEx).
• Strong grasp of payer dynamics, including Part D and specialty pharmacy/hub distribution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, with an emphasis in the life sciences preferred.
• To qualify for Sales Specialist requires 3 years of sales experience with at least 1 year in pharmaceutical, and/or other related healthcare sales, with an emphasis on neuroscience preferred.
• To qualify for Sr. Specialist level, requires a minimum of 8 years of healthcare sales with at least 2 years of experience in complex or account-based selling environments is required.
• To qualify for Executive level, requires a minimum of 12 years of healthcare sales with at least 3 years of experience in complex or account-based selling environments is required.
• Demonstrated advanced selling skills, leadership abilities, and business acumen.
• Proven success in influencing diverse HCP audiences across multiple care settings.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently, adapt to change, and deliver consistently high results.
• Must reside within the territory (or within 30 miles of its border) and possess a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to meet travel requirements, including significant driving and overnight stays; air travel as needed.
• Must comply with vaccination requirements for HCP office access, long-term care facilities, and medical conferences.

Scope
Applies broad experience and professional judgment to address complex business challenges, using creativity and data-driven decision-making to achieve results in a highly regulated environment.

Physical Requirements:

This role involves regular standing, walking, sitting, and the use of hands for handling or operating equipment. The employee may also need to reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and maintain visual, verbal, and auditory communication both in a standard office environment and while working independently from remote locations. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.  This position requires the ability to travel independently overnight and/or work after hours as required by travel schedule or business needs.

Must reside within the territory (or within 30 miles of its border) and, depending on territory needs, within reasonable proximity to a major airport. Requires eligibility to drive a company vehicle and ability to travel independently by air. Travel may be up to 80% of the time, including occasional after-hours work based on business needs.

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Please note that this position can be based in San Diego, CA OR Princeton, NJ OR San Francisco, CA. Acadia's hybrid model requires this role to work in our office three days per week on average.

Position Summary

The Senior Manager, Quality Audits is responsible for leading and executing internal and external audits across Acadia’s expanding portfolio. This role plays a critical part in ensuring compliance with GMP and GxP regulations, maintaining robust Quality Agreements, and supporting the ongoing effectiveness and continuous improvement of Acadia’s Quality Management System. The position serves as a subject matter expert for audit readiness, regulatory compliance, and quality system optimization across clinical and commercial operations. 

Primary Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, schedule, and conduct internal and external GMP/GxP compliance audits, ensuring CSPs meet Acadia standards and all applicable FDA, EU (EudraLex), Canadian, and international regulatory requirements
• Prepare, review, issue, and track audit reports and observations to closure; compile, analyze, and present audit metrics and trends to support management review
• Develop, review, negotiate, and maintain quality agreements with clinical and commercial CSPs
• Maintain and continuously improve the internal audit program, including coordination of GxP audit activities with internal and external stakeholders
• Prepare, review, format, and maintain SOPs, and recommend or implement policy and procedural changes that may impact departmental or company-wide operations
• Provide GMP compliance expertise and advisory support, including support for annual product reviews, mock recalls, field alerts, and actual recall events
• Support the selection, implementation, validation, and continuous improvement of quality system–related computerized systems, including CSV support as needed
• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives aligned with GMP and industry best practices, while ensuring compliance with company policies, including Privacy/HIPAA and other legal requirements
• Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a Life Sciences or related field.  An equivalent combination of education and applicable job experience may be considered.
• Targeting 6 years of progressively responsible experience within quality assurance (QA), including 3 years directly responsible for GMP QA, with knowledge of external and internal auditing.
• Extensive knowledge of guidelines and international regulations that affect the GMP QA programs.
• American Society for Quality (ASQ) or ECA academy certification, and/or European Lead Auditor experience is a plus.

Key Skills:

• In-depth understanding of quality management best practices within the pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical industry
• Demonstrated expertise in QA activities and GMP regulations (FDA, EU, ICH) across clinical development, manufacturing, technology transfer, and commercial operations
• Strong ability to interpret and apply U.S. and international cGMP requirements
• Proven experience conducting internal audits, supplier audits, and manufacturing site inspections
• Ability to translate quality standards into practical implementation and review activities
• Clear, effective communicator with experience presenting technical and compliance-related information to cross-functional audiences
• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to influence and gain cooperation across functions
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (approximately 25–30%)

Scope

Manages department section, to achieve goals in accordance with established policies and to meet schedules and/or resolve problems.  Follows processes and operational policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions; determines how to use resources to meet schedules and goals. It will require a focus on issues of moderate to diverse scope which will require evaluation of a variety of factors and an understanding of functional area objectives and trends. Erroneous decisions or failure to achieve results may add to costs and impact the short-term goals of the organization.

Physical Requirements

This role involves regular standing, walking, sitting, and the use of hands for handling or operating equipment. The employee may also need to reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and maintain visual, verbal, and auditory communication in a standard office environment and while working independently from remote locations. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.  This position requires the ability to travel independently overnight and/or work after hours as required by travel schedules or business needs.

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Incentive Trips:

• Help project manage annual incentive trip calendar, timelines, and budgets; track expenses, and reconcile upon program completion
• Support research and recommendations for extraordinary destinations and venues
• Plan and execute memorable on-the-ground experiences for attendees, including group meals, outings, and activities
• Brainstorm and source attendee gifts and gifting experiences
• Oversee attendee travel arrangements to ensure a VIP experience
• Provide on-site support to ensure an optimal attendee experience
• Track winner awards and rewards; report relevant information to Acadia Finance to ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures

Congresses & Conferences:

• Provide occasional on-the-ground support for medical congresses and conferences in support of Acadia’s congress-planning leads

Education/Experience/Skills:

Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of relevant education and applicable job experience. A minimum of 5+ years’ experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industries in progressively responsible meeting planning positions, including meetings, congresses, and incentive trips.

Must possess:

• Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) designation
• Cvent certification or comparable experience with Cvent Event Management, Attendee Hub, and Venue Sourcing modules
• Experience independently managing pre to post-event requirements for internal meetings of 30 – 50 attendees; Experience supporting meeting planning for internal meetings of 250+ attendees
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• MS Office proficiency in Copilot, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Understanding of Regulatory, Legal and Medical requirements for pharmaceutical marketing/events
• Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to lead without authority
• Strong organizational abilities and detail orientation
• Ability to prioritize effectively to manage multiple programs at one time
• Excellent budget management skills
• Experience negotiating hotel contracts
• Self-direction and a sense of urgency
• Flexibility, adaptability, and solution-orientation; able to pivot without skipping a beat
• Ability to thrive in an environment of growth and continual improvement

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Please note that this position can be based in Princeton, NJ. Acadia's hybrid model requires this role to work in our office three days per week on average.

Position Summary

Primary Responsibilities

• Design, develop, validate, and deploy machine learning, statistical, and GenAI solutions that address complex business problems and support enterprise priorities
• Contribute to execution of the enterprise AI strategy and roadmap by providing technical input on use‑case feasibility, value hypotheses, architecture decisions, and build‑vs‑buy assessments
• Build and maintain scalable ML and LLM pipelines from data ingestion through production, adhering to established ML Ops and LLM Ops standards including versioning, evaluation, observability, and rollback
• Partner with business, analytics, IT, and security teams to identify, prototype, and deliver high‑value AI use cases across the organization
• Evaluate and integrate AI and GenAI platform components such as model endpoints, vector databases, agent frameworks, and guardrails in alignment with enterprise architecture standards
• Contribute to AI governance by supporting model documentation, lineage, risk assessment, bias testing, explainability, and compliance with applicable regulations and frameworks
• Provide technical input into AI platform and vendor evaluations, including RFI/RFP activities and assessments of cost, security, and data residency
• Support AI enablement efforts through development of reusable patterns, reference implementations, and technical documentation to accelerate adoption
• Apply and uphold policies for AI lifecycle management, bias/robustness testing, explainability, human oversight, and incident response. Support mapping of AI controls to major frameworks and regulations (e.g., NIST AI RMF, EU AI Act readiness) to ensure responsible and compliant AI deployment.
• Ensure all data science work complies with global AI regulations, ethical standards, and applicable GxP processes.
• Participate in cross-functional AI Governance Council activities as requested, providing technical expertise on model risk and data science practices.
• Other duties as assigned

Education/Experience/Skills

• Master’s degree or PhD in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related quantitative discipline, or equivalent practical experience
• 5+ years of hands‑on experience in applied data science and machine learning, including model development, deployment, and production support
• Advanced proficiency in Python and common ML frameworks and tools such as scikit‑learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch, and SQL
• Practical experience with ML Ops and LLM Ops practices including model registries, version control, evaluation benchmarks, and monitoring
• Experience working with large language models, GenAI technologies, vector databases, or agent frameworks
• Experience operating in a regulated environment and following GxP or similar compliance processes
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally

Physical Requirements

This role involves regular standing, walking, sitting, and the use of hands for handling or operating equipment. The employee may also need to reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and maintain visual, verbal, and auditory communication in a standard office environment and while working independently from remote locations. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.  This position requires the ability to travel independently overnight and/or work after hours as required by travel schedules or business needs.

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Seeking talent near: San Jose, CA; Palo Alto, CA; Redwood Ctiy, CA; Santa Cruz, CA; Salinas, CA; Marina, CA

Position Summary
The Neuroscience Sales Specialist is responsible for achieving sales goals within the assigned territory by building strong customer relationships, delivering compliant and compelling product education, and driving appropriate patient access. This role requires expertise in neuroscience, deep knowledge of the local healthcare landscape, and the ability to partner effectively with healthcare professionals (HCPs) and key stakeholders to deliver meaningful value and service.

Primary Responsibilities

• Promote Acadia products to HCPs in person and virtually, providing clinical, disease state, and reimbursement information in a compliant and customer-focused manner.
• Develop and execute a territory business plan to meet or exceed sales objectives, leveraging market data, customer insights, and quarterly action plans.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with HCPs, including key opinion leaders, advocacy organizations, and other healthcare stakeholders.
• Address customer questions, concerns, and objections using advanced dialogue and selling skills.
• Tailor approved sales aids, clinical reprints, and brand resources to meet specific customer needs.
• Partner with internal colleagues (e.g., managed markets, operations, sales training, marketing) to deliver coordinated solutions.
• Provide guidance on product pricing, reimbursement, and specialty distribution channels, acting as a liaison between customers and the Company for access-related issues.
• Accurately track and report sales activities, business expenses, and customer interactions in a timely manner.
• Represent Acadia at conferences, exhibits, and trainings; participate in national, regional, and local meetings as required.
• Mentor and train new sales specialists as needed, and contribute to cross-functional projects and field strategic insights.

Knowledge & Expertise

• Deep understanding of neuroscience disease states, Acadia products, and local/regional market dynamics.
• Ability to serve as a trusted resource in the medical community.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and virtual engagement platforms (e.g., Zoom, WebEx).
• Strong grasp of payer dynamics, including Part D and specialty pharmacy/hub distribution.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required; life sciences preferred.
• Experience:
  • Sales Specialist: Minimum 1-2 years of sales experience in pharmaceutical/healthcare; neuroscience preferred.
  • Senior Specialist: Minimum 5 years of healthcare sales (2+ in complex/account-based selling).
  • Executive Specialist: Minimum 12 years of healthcare sales (3+ in complex/account-based selling).
• Demonstrated advanced selling skills, leadership abilities, and business acumen.
• Proven success in influencing diverse HCP audiences across multiple care settings.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently, adapt to change, and deliver consistently high results.
• Must reside within the territory (or within 30 miles of its border) and possess a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to meet travel requirements, including significant driving and overnight stays; air travel as needed.
• Travel to Hawaii will be involved in this position. 
• Must comply with vaccination requirements for HCP office access, long-term care facilities, and medical conferences.

Scope
Applies broad experience and professional judgment to address complex business challenges, using creativity and data-driven decision-making to achieve results in a highly regulated environment.

Physical Requirements:

This role involves regular standing, walking, sitting, and the use of hands for handling or operating equipment. The employee may also need to reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and maintain visual, verbal, and auditory communication both in a standard office environment and while working independently from remote locations. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.  This position requires the ability to travel independently overnight and/or work after hours as required by travel schedule or business needs.

Must reside within the territory (or within 30 miles of its border) and, depending on territory needs, within reasonable proximity to a major airport. Requires eligibility to drive a company vehicle and ability to travel independently by air. Travel may be up to 80% of the time, including occasional after-hours work based on business needs.

Position levels:

• Sales Specialist: $115,000.00-requires 1-2 years of sales experience with at least 1 year in pharmaceutical, and/or other related healthcare sales, with an emphasis on neuroscience preferred.
• Sr. Sales Specialist: $135,000.00- requires a minimum of 5 years of healthcare sales with at least 2 years of experience in complex or account-based selling environments is required.
• Executive Sales Specialist: $155,000.00- requires a minimum of 12 years of healthcare sales with at least 3 years of experience in complex or account-based selling environments is required.

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Join Acadia as a Health Systems Manager/Senior Manager and become a key driver of meaningful change in patient care. In this strategic role, you’ll build and nurture relationships with leading healthcare institutions—including Centers of Excellence, hospitals, and influential thought leaders—within your region. Your mission: to identify collaborative opportunities that improve access to innovative treatments and expand Acadia’s impact in the healthcare landscape. If you're passionate about making a difference and thrive in a dynamic, purpose-driven environment, this is your opportunity to help shape the future of care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify business opportunities, develop complex approaches to account engagement, and execute against Acadia’s strategic imperatives.
• Identify, develop and advance relationships with influential & relevant Key Medical Experts.
• Strong understanding of patient journey and gaps in care to effectively educate on potential EHR interventions within Centers of Excellence and IDN’s.
• Effectively implement the medication transitions of care process within Hospitals, including discharge order sets.
• Understand P&T processes for assigned IDN’s and key institutions to assist in formulary access when needed to implement EHR interventions or  medication transitions of care.
• Conducts IDN SPP QBR’s to advance projects, overcome access barriers and identifies future opportunity.
• Educate and actively engage Fellows & Residents to align on project development within Center of Excellence, IDN or Health System.
• Meet expected Brand and Access Objectives that result in market share growth, while insuring compliance with assigned targeted accounts.
• Record account information and competitive intelligence through available account management resources and tools.
• Create access and pull through opportunities for the field sales organization within Centers of Excellence, which leads to increased compliance, market share & profits.
• Ensures compliance with corporate policies and procedures, as well as, US healthcare laws and regulations.

Skills Required:

• Develop & advance relationships with specified IDN’s & strategic organizations within specified Region
• Effective utilization of Acadia’s tools and resources to advance patient care
• Proven record of leadership without authority
• Strong personal drive and proven record in fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to problem solve and drive innovation
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong influencing and negotiating skills with both external & internal matrix.
• Ability to conduct effective presentations of technical information concerning specific projects or timelines.

Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Life Sciences, or a related field required.
• To qualify for Health Systems Manager:

• • A minimum of 5 years of experience in pharmaceuticals, life sciences, account management, or hospital sales experience.
  • Strongly Preferred:
    • Experience in CNS and Specialty Pharmacy
    • Experience with institutional and/or IDN/complex systems

• To qualify for Senior Health Systems Manager:

• • A minimum of 8 years of experience in pharmaceuticals or life sciences
  • A minimum of 3 years in Institutional, IDN/complex health system manager, or Regional Sales Manager with a demonstration of National level leadership.

• Professionalism, integrity, and the ability to comply to strict policy, work in a highly regulated environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite, Smartsheet, CRM
• Ability to operate independently without strong support/guidance.
• Ability to travel 50-75%

Salary Ranges:

Health System Manager: $128,000-160,000

Senior Health System Manager: $158,000-197,000

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Seeking talent near: Charlotte, NC; Raleigh Durham, NC; Salem, NC; Richmond, VA; Norfolk, VA

The (Sr.) Family Support Educator provides expert field-based patient education and support throughout the treatment journey for the Rett community.  Responsible for serving as a dedicated point of contact to Rett families for their on-label, clinical education-related questions about disease state and product education. This role will primarily engage with caregivers and families, healthcare professionals (if and when appropriate), and local communities to help patients progress in their healthcare journey.  The Family Support Educator will help patients successfully start and stay on therapy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide disease state, product, and ongoing therapy management education upon request, in consumer friendly language to the Rett community, which may include patients, caregivers, and/or other care team members. Caregiver engagement may take place before, during, and after therapy initiation, through various formats, including in-person, telephonic, and/or virtual interactions.
• Determine individual needs of patients and caregivers, and serve as an ongoing resource to provide appropriate education and resources accordingly, throughout the various stages of the patient journey.
• Collaborates with and provides support for the entire assigned territory, which consists of multiple internal cross-functional partners (Marketing, Sales, Patient Access Team, Medical Affairs, Advocacy, and others), and may require coverage of multiple states. Supports and communicates educational opportunities with cross functional partners, as appropriate.
• Possess expert knowledge and provide insights to internal stakeholders including, but limited to, training leads, marketing partners, advocacy, medical and leadership, in an effort to develop tools and resources to address educational gaps, enhance disease state education, and therapy management strategies to patient families/caregivers.
• Demonstrate deep knowledge of disease state, product, and Acadia Customer Support Programs, such as Hub-related and Patient Assistance Programs, and ambassador speaker programs, etc.
• May moderate, lead and present caregiver speaker programs as needed, and attend community events within assigned territory.
• Provide in-service to physician offices reactively, to educate about the Family Support Educator role, patient support resources provided to caregivers, pre and post enrollment in the program, and foster a dialogue between caregivers and healthcare providers.
• Identify and execute on opportunities to provide leadership within the Family Support Educator team and with cross functional partners.
• May provide formal mentorship and/or development opportunities with new Family Support Educator team members, and/or to cross functional colleagues interested in Patient Support Services.
• Identify training and development opportunities related to Patient Support Services and the broader organization.
• Ensures that all actions, both internally and externally, working on Acadia’s behalf are in compliance with all laws, regulations, policies and demonstrates Acadia values.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree, with an emphasis in life sciences preferred. RN,MSN, MBA is a plus
• To qualify for Family Support Educator Minimum of 5 years of relevant healthcare or pharmaceutical experience, including at least 2 years in patient support or education. Clinical backgrounds such as hospital nursing, social work, or patient advocacy within rare or neurological disease areas may be considered equivalent.
• To qualify for Senior Family Support Educator Minimum of 8 years of relevant healthcare or pharmaceutical experience, including at least 5 years in patient support or education. Clinical backgrounds such as nursing, social work, patient advocacy, or tenure within a specialty area (e.g., rare disease, neurology, pediatrics) may be considered equivalent to industry experience.
• Rare Disease, Product Launch, Advocacy, Medicaid and Medicare expertise strongly preferred with a strong background and understanding of field environment in healthcare
• Equivalent combination of relevant education and applicable job experience may be considered.

Required Skills:

• Rare Disease experience strongly preferred
• Experienced in patient/caregiver education strongly preferred
• Account Management experience preferred
• Advocacy experience preferred
• Strong background and understanding of field environment in healthcare industry
• Track record of increased responsibilities
• Strong history of successful cross functional collaboration
• Demonstrated success in leading without authority
• Experience working with provider offices such as a physician practice, patient assistance programs, or similar pharmaceutical support program strongly preferred
• Must display a patient-centric mentality with a high degree of emotional intelligence and empathy
• Empathetic listening skills in order to interact effectively with customers
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills
• Understand HIPAA rules and regulations related to patient privacy
• Must possess strong written and verbal communications as well as presentation skills
• Excellent computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Outlook, Excel, Word and Power Point
• Ability to manage expenses within allocated budgets
• Adaptable and open to an environment of change
• Strong enthusiasm with a drive to succeed within a team
• Ability to travel up to 70%, depending on territory
• Employee must be able to meet all additional local, state, and federal vaccination requirements for conducting in-person field coaching days, customer visits, admittance into local Community HCP Offices, as well as for attendance at Medical Congresses and Local Conferences for in person participation and exhibiting.

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Seeking talent near: Princeton, NJ ; San Diego, CA

Position Summary

The Senior Manager R&D Learning & Development supports 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.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist in the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of a tiered onboarding and capability-building curriculum aligned to the evolving needs of the R&D pipeline, including discovery, early development, and late-stage programs.

• Utilize experiential learning best practices to effectively engage adult learners and ensure the successful transfer of knowledge.

• Support the management of GxP, congress, and data training with internal stakeholders.

• 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.

• Lead and support training initiatives with internal stakeholders.

• Facilitate the management and development of learning modules in partnership with external vendors.

• Oversee the development of advanced, recurrent, and future-focused training programs, including non-technical skills critical to R&D success (e.g., scientific storytelling, data interpretation, matrix leadership, and decision-making).

• Ensure all content and training are in compliance with internal policies and external regulations.

• Lead cross-functional collaboration to enable systems and digital capability development that support scalable, data-driven learning across the R&D organization.

• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Education/Experience/Skills

Masters’ degree in Life Sciences or a related field; Advanced science degree strongly preferred (PharmD, PhD, MD).  Targeting 7 years of progressively responsible experience in psychiatry, neurology, or rare disease preferably in a pharmaceutical or biotech environment.  Psychiatry, neurology, or rare disease experience strongly desired. Must have education or training experience, including design, delivery, and evaluation of learning programs.  An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be considered.

Key Skills:

• Knowledge of scientific, clinical and/or therapeutic area is preferred.

• Skilled and knowledgeable presenter, able to communicate complex scientific information clearly and effectively.

• Excellent oral and writing skills.

• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

• Experience working with external vendors.

• Highly detail oriented, self-disciplined, and ability to work independently with limited direction to resolve discrepancies and issues.

• Ability to take initiative and demonstrate follow through skills.

• Excellent planning and organizational skills.

• Effective interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively in a matrix organizational structure, and with all levels within the organization.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment.

• Must be willing and able to travel both domestically and internationally.

Physical Requirements

This role involves regular standing, walking, sitting, and the use of hands for handling or operating equipment. The employee may also need to reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and maintain visual, verbal, and auditory communication in a standard office environment and while working independently from remote locations. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.  This position requires the ability to travel independently overnight and/or work after hours as required by travel schedules or business needs.

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Position Summary

The Sr. Director will support R&D teams through the management of reporting and analytics, workforce and budget planning and oversight, and driving strategic and transformational projects.  S/he will assist with the creation and implementation of policies and procedures.  This role will serve as a key resource across all therapeutic areas and research phases and will be required to work closely with R&D teams and vendors. 

Primary Responsibilities

Reporting and Analytics

• Oversee and manage the Acadia Clinical Command Center, including implementation, oversight, continuous improvement, and change management.
• Develop mechanisms and reports to drive data quality.
• Support data governance activities in support of the Clinical Command Center.
• Primary interface with vendor counterparts around data and to support reporting.
• Partner with cross-functional teams and external vendors to integrate data sources into the Clinical Data Warehouse.
• Oversee and drive high levels of data quality across R&D.
• Implement operational KPIs and establish governance with the purpose of driving improvements in operational efficiency.
• Develop dashboards and reports appropriate to multiple layers of functional leadership to support analysis and drive decisions.
• Point of contact for ad hoc analyses to support business questions.

Workforce Planning and Management

• Develop resource demand algorithms for R&D functions and roles.
• Establish and maintain workforce data for both internal and external staff (e.g. headcount, Functional Service Providers, contractors).
• Lead resource algorithm governance committee.
• Lead R&D workforce management through the regular review of resources, risks, issues and opportunities with key stakeholders.
• Generate and maintain access to workforce forecast data.
• Drive, in partnership with P&P, reporting around R&D headcount resources.
• Support strategic planning and portfolio decision-making through workforce modeling.

Leadership and Change Management

• Lead transformational projects across the R&D organization, as assigned.
• Lead process changes, stakeholder readiness and communication strategy as required.
• Support Business Development integration activities, as needed.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Education/Experience/Skills

Bachelor’s degree in a life science or a related field.  Targeting 12 years of progressively responsible experience in R&D Operations, preferably in a pharmaceutical or biotech environment.  An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be considered.

Key Skills:

• Advanced skills in data transformation and visualization techniques and tools (e.g. Excel, PowerBI, Tableau, Alteryx).
• Advanced skills in managing a broad-scope of multiple priorities & projects and work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment..
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal), including experience in preparing/presenting key information to senior leadership.
• Ability to think and plan strategically.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to understand scientific and financial data, recognize key issues and establish priorities.
• Committed to continuous improvement and consistently delivering measurable results
• Naturally connects and builds strong relationships with others, demonstrating strong emotional intelligence and an ability to communicate clearly and persuasively
• High degree of customer focus.
• Mentor and develop team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Requires problem-solving abilities at both strategic and operational levels.
• Must be willing and able to travel both domestically and internationally.

Physical Requirements

This role involves regular standing, walking, sitting, and the use of hands for handling or operating equipment. The employee may also need to reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and maintain visual, verbal, and auditory communication in a standard office environment and while working independently from remote locations. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.  This position requires the ability to travel independently overnight and/or work after hours as required by travel schedules or business needs.

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Please note that this position can be based in San Diego, CA, Princeton, NJ or San Francisco, CA. Acadia's hybrid model requires this role to work in our office on average three days per week.

Position Summary

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop materials to support GAP internal communications and external advocacy programs.  These may include internal newsletters, intranet content, program updates, talking points, slide decks; and external advocacy materials such as draft letters, emails, infographics and other collateral for use in advocacy programs
• At the direction of the Director of State Government Affairs, build strong and productive relationships with relevant state and local elected officials, community-based organizations, and civic partners to elevate Acadia’s visibility and drive successful outcomes for policy priorities
• Monitor state legislative and regulatory developments and provide timely analysis and updates to internal stakeholders
• Represent Acadia in relevant state and local trade associations and coalitions (e.g., BIOCOM, California Life Sciences Association, BioNJ)
• Partner with internal functions to develop briefing materials, policy positions, and presentations tailored to state and federal stakeholders
• Support the entire GAP team and work closely with our internal partners on the AIR, Commercial, Communications, Medical, R&D, Regulatory teams and others as directed
• Other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience/Skills

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field such as health care administration or public policy, or equivalent relevant experience, with 5+ years of experience in health care policy and a strong understanding of today’s complex health care policy landscape.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats
• Experience anticipating public policy trends in the health care sector
• Strong understanding of the current political environment and of policy-making processes at the state and federal level, including both legislative and regulatory processes
• Experience working across multiple functions within an organization to advance team- and enterprise-level goals
• Demonstrated ability to work collaborative and achieve consensus across a matrix environment
• Capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously with precise attention to detail, quality, and timelines.

Physical Requirements

This role involves regular standing, walking, sitting, and the use of hands for handling or operating equipment. The employee may also need to reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and maintain visual, verbal, and auditory communication in a standard office environment and while working independently from remote locations. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. This position requires the ability to travel independently overnight and/or work after hours as required by travel schedules or business needs.

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Please note that this position is based in Princeton, NJ. Acadia's hybrid model requires this role to work in our office three days per week on average.

Position Summary:

Primary Responsibilities:

Data Analytics & Reporting

• Lead and mature the organization’s healthcare compliance data analytics and monitoring program, ensuring scalability, sustainability, and alignment with regulatory expectations.
• Design, develop, and maintain dashboards and analytical reporting using tools such as, Power BI and Excel to identify trends, anomalies, and compliance risk areas.
• Analyze data from key compliance systems and sources (e.g., expense reporting, HCP interactions, samples activity, state filings, and field monitoring) to support proactive risk detection and remediation.
• Partner with Compliance, Legal, Finance, and Commercial stakeholders to translate analytical insights into clear, actionable recommendations for leadership.
• Leverage analytics to support investigations and root‑cause analysis, including pattern identification, scoping, and validation of investigative findings.
• Continuously enhance data‑driven monitoring methodologies, helping to internalize analytics capabilities and strengthen overall compliance risk prioritization and training efforts.

Auditing & Monitoring

• Develop and execute the annual healthcare compliance and privacy audit and monitoring plan (U.S. and Global).
• Maintain and update monitoring documentation, workpapers, audit tools, remediation plans, and reporting templates.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across Legal, Medical, Commercial, and Finance to gather relevant data, validate findings, and drive remediation.
• Track, trend, and escalate monitoring results and areas of concern to leadership in a timely manner.
• Utilize company data sources such as email, Teams, Concur expenses, medical inquiries, samples inventory, Veeva, Elevator, and other relevant platforms.
• Apply relevant standards and regulations, including Code of Conduct, Compliance Roadmap, Employee Handbook, travel and expense SOP, internal policies, and applicable healthcare compliance and data privacy laws.

Investigations Support

• Support intake, triage, and documentation of compliance and employee relations concerns received through monitoring activities, hotline, or other reporting channels.
• Assist in fact-finding, document review, interview coordination, and root cause analysis during internal investigations.
• Maintain investigation logs, outcome documentation, and remediation tracking consistent with company policies and legal requirements.
• Ensure confidentiality, accuracy, and consistency in all investigative processes and outcomes.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, compliance, healthcare, law, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in compliance, auditing, monitoring, or investigations within the pharmaceutical, biotech, or healthcare industry.
• Strong understanding of healthcare compliance laws and regulations (e.g., Anti-Kickback Statute, False Claims Act, GDPR, HIPAA).
• Experience working with monitoring and audit tools, systems, and data sources (Concur, Veeva, expense reporting, etc.).
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain strict confidentiality.
• Experience in both U.S. and ex-U.S. regulatory environments.
• Background in data analytics or forensics applied to compliance monitoring.
• Prior experience supporting or leading investigations in a corporate setting.

Competencies:

• Analytical Mindset: Ability to interpret data, identify trends, and assess risk.
• Collaboration: Works effectively with cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Ethical Judgment: Applies integrity and fairness in decision-making.
• Communication: Clear and concise reporting to senior leadership.
• Adaptability: Able to navigate changing regulatory landscapes and business priorities.

Physical Requirements:

This role involves regular standing, walking, sitting, and the use of hands for handling or operating equipment. The employee may also need to reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and maintain visual, verbal, and auditory communication in a standard office environment and while working independently from remote locations. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.  This position requires the ability to travel independently overnight and/or work after hours as required by travel schedules or business needs.

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Seeking talent near: Oklahoma City, OK; Kansas City, KS

Position Summary:

Primary Responsibilities:

• Report directly to the Regional Business Leader, ensuring alignment with the overarching goals and strategies of the sales team.
• Build trusted relationships with healthcare providers, and multidisciplinary care team offering expert insights and ensuring they have the tools to start patients on appropriate therapies.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with target HCPs to enhance awareness of the assigned therapeutic area, including the safety and efficacy of Acadia’s products.
• Deliver MLR-approved, education-focused messages, as well as therapeutic area disease-state information to target HCPs, equipping them with tools to facilitate robust patient conversations.
• Strategically plan and execute territory business plans to consistently exceed goals, achieving call activity, adherence targets, and financial objectives for the assigned territory.
• Cultivate and maintain strong connections with key opinion leaders (KOLs) and relevant stakeholders in your territory.
• Address customer concerns quickly and collaborate with internal teams to resolve issues efficiently.
• Analyze sales potential and optimize your outreach to maximize results, while working within budget and compliance guidelines.
• Collaborate seamlessly with cross-functional teams to align strategies and deliver exceptional support to patients and providers.
• Participate in local and national patient advocacy events, weekend events, conferences, and training sessions to stay ahead of industry trends.
• Stay informed about market trends and Acadia’s products, ensuring deep knowledge of your therapeutic area.
• Maintain a positive, solutions-oriented attitude while thriving in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Guide customers on product pricing and access, acting as a liaison with internal teams for more complex questions.
• Demonstrate professionalism, accountability, and compliance in all responsibilities.
• Actively pursue personal and professional development, taking on leadership opportunities as they arise.
• Represent Acadia with pride, reflecting our mission, values, and culture in every interaction.

Education/Experience/Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree required, with a strong preference for life sciences.
• To qualify for Area Business Manager requires at least 3 years of pharmaceutical sales experience, with at least 1 years in specialty sales (emphasis in rare diseases).
• To qualify for Sr. Area Business Manager requires 8 years of pharmaceutical sales experience, including 5 years in specialty sales (emphasis in rare diseases).
• Preferred experience in specialty sales which would include rare diseases, CNS/neurology, or pediatric neurology, and familiarity with specialty distribution and access.
• Advanced selling and dialogue skills, with the ability to build lasting relationships with KOLs, Centers Of Excellence, and multidisciplinary care team.
• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally to create and execute actionable business plans that ensure patient access to therapy.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, with a self-motivated, proactive attitude.
• Must live within the territory, with a valid driver’s license and willingness to travel extensively, including overnight stays and air travel.
• Must be in good standing with the FDA and OIG.
• Requires significant and extensive driving of company provided car on a daily basis as well as overnight travel depending on the territory’s geography.  Air travel also required, based on territory’s geography, to the Company’s headquarters and for regional and national meetings and events.

Physical Requirements:

• This role involves regular standing, walking, sitting, and the use of hands for handling or operating equipment. The employee may also need to reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and maintain visual, verbal, and auditory communication both in a standard office environment and while working independently from remote locations. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.  This position requires the ability to travel independently overnight and/or work after hours as required by travel schedule or business needs.
• Ability to personally drive and remain eligible for a company-provided car for day-to-day work requirements and to travel by airplane independently as needed.
• Travel up to 80% of the time (depending on territory geography) and work after hours if required by travel schedule or business issues. 
• Must live within the territory. Depending on the territory’s geography and work requirements, may also be required to live within a reasonable distance to a major airport.

Position Levels:

• Area Business Manager: $180,000.00- requires at least 3 years of pharmaceutical sales experience, with at least 1 years in specialty sales (emphasis in rare diseases).

• Sr. Area Business Manager: $195,000.00- requires 8 years of pharmaceutical sales experience, including 5 years in specialty sales (emphasis in rare diseases).

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Please note that this position can be based in San Diego, CA OR San Francisco, CA OR Princeton, NJ. Acadia's hybrid model requires this role to work in our office three days per week on average.

Position Summary

The Executive Director will lead the design and implementation of disease and drug mechanism of action (MoA) studies to advance therapeutics into and through clinical development. The position requires deep experience in translational sciences, proven leadership and mentoring skills, hands-on rare disease experience, strong understanding of clinical biomarker development, and a deep understanding of drug development from discovery through late-stage clinical studies.  The ability to synthesize complex biological concepts and data into clearly communicated actionable insights is critical, as is a track record of successful partnering with functions across the drug development paradigm. 

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop translational biology strategies to interrogate disease and drug MoA, implement and drive execution for candidate targets and therapeutics

• Lead nonclinical sciences function, mentor scientists across translational sciences

• Partners with colleagues across the drug development paradigm to develop and test hypotheses designed to advance target and candidate molecule evaluation through various stages of development

• Partner with Translational Science colleagues to develop preclinical strategies supporting indication selection, PK/PD analyses, and mechanistic development for successful IND filing and clinical development

• Synthesize, analyze and integrate complex biological data, providing clear and actionable insights to drive drug development decisions

• Identify, evaluate and leverage cutting-edge technologies to expedite early-stage program development & success

• Identify and manage CROs and build strong collaborative relationships with Acadia partners to maximize the application of complementary areas of expertise

• Present programs and data for asset team, governance and senior / executive management review

• Contribute, as author and strategist, to document generation for preclinical studies & clinical protocols, clinical study reports, statistical analysis plans, research partnerships, regulatory materials (IB, IND, NDA, etc.) and publications

• Perform other responsibilities as assigned

Education/Experience/Skills

PhD in life science or related field.  Targeting 15 years of progressively responsible experience in drug development within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry.  An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be considered.

Key Skills:

• Strong cross-functional leadership with a proven ability to build collaborative, high-performing teams and represent nonclinical sciences across Translational Sciences and program teams
  
  
• Hands-on experience across drug discovery, preclinical development, and clinical-stage programs (Phase 1–3), including rare disease
  
  
• Demonstrated success leading programs through IND filing, with deep expertise in small molecule INDs and regulatory submissions (IND, NDA, BLA)
  
  
• Expertise in preclinical  (MoA) analysis, indication selection, and supporting clinical development strategies
  
  
• Strong understanding of clinical biomarker strategy and development
  
  
• Ability to analyze complex, multifactorial datasets, with computational literacy and collaboration with computational biology; bioinformatics integration experience is a plus
  
  
• Effective communicator with high emotional intelligence; skilled in presenting complex data to senior leadership and influencing stakeholders
  
  
• Proven ability to make decisions under uncertainty, aligning with timelines and organizational objectives
  
  
• Track record of driving performance through goal-setting, accountability, continuous improvement, and leading change across teams
  
  
• Able to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environments, with flexibility for domestic and international travel; experience in neurology and across modalities (e.g., ASO, mRNA) is a plus

Physical Requirements

This role involves regular standing, walking, sitting, and the use of hands for handling or operating equipment. The employee may also need to reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and maintain visual, verbal, and auditory communication in a standard office environment and while working independently from remote locations. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.  This position requires the ability to travel independently overnight and/or work after hours as required by travel schedules or business needs.

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Seeking talent near: Forth Worth, TX; Lubbock TX; Amarillo, TX; El Paso, TX

Position Summary:

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with all members of the LTC resident care team, including physicians, physician-extenders (NP/PA), consultant pharmacists, dispensing pharmacists, and nursing facility leadership/staff.
• Promote Acadia products by delivering compliant clinical, disease state, and reimbursement education tailored to customer needs.
• Identify and address customer questions, concerns, and objections with advanced selling skills.
• Develop deep knowledge of customers, practices, and local/regional market trends; apply this insight to business planning.
• Create and execute quarterly territory business/action plans, leveraging data to maximize reach, frequency, and impact within budget.
• Provide guidance on pricing, reimbursement, and LTC-specific profitability parameters; act as liaison between customers and Acadia for access-related questions.
• Collaborate with sales management, territory teammates, and cross-functional partners (e.g., managed markets, marketing, operations, training) to address business needs.
• Represent Acadia at conferences, exhibits, product launches, and training sessions; contribute to regional and national initiatives.
• Mentor and train new/junior Sales Specialists; share field insights and participate in cross-functional projects.
• Maintain compliance with all regulatory requirements, company policies, and LTC regulations affecting medication use and resident care.

Knowledge & Expertise Required:

• In-depth knowledge of neuroscience, LTC market dynamics, payer systems (Part A, Part D), specialty distribution, and applicable LTC regulations.
• Ability to position Acadia as a valued partner in the LTC community, earning recognition as a subject-matter expert.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and virtual engagement platforms (e.g., Zoom, WebEx).

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required; life sciences preferred.
• Experience Per Level Required:
  • Sales Specialist: Minimum 1-2 years of sales experience in pharmaceutical/healthcare; neuroscience preferred.
  • Senior Specialist: Minimum 5 years of healthcare sales (2+ in complex/account-based selling).
  •  Executive Specialist: Minimum 12 years of healthcare sales (3+ in complex/account-based selling).
• Advanced selling and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence diverse HCP audiences.
• Proven leadership, mentorship, and role-model capabilities at a regional level.
• Strong business acumen, organization, and self-motivation with a business ownership mentality.
• Must reside within the territory (or within 30 miles of its border) and, if required, within reasonable proximity to a major airport.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record; ability to drive a company vehicle daily and travel independently by air. Travel may be up to 80%, including overnight stays and occasional after-hours work.
• Must meet vaccination and facility access requirements for customer visits and event participation.

Position Levels & Corresponding Salaries:

• Sales Specialist: $115,000.00-requires 1-2 of sales experience with at least 1 year in pharmaceutical, and/or other related healthcare sales, with an emphasis on neuroscience preferred.

• Sr. Sales Specialist: $135,000.00- requires a minimum of 5 years of healthcare sales with at least 2 years of experience in complex or account-based selling environments is required.

• Executive Sales Specialist: $155,000.00- requires a minimum of 12 years of healthcare sales with at least 3 years of experience in complex or account-based selling environments is required.

Physical Requirements:

This role involves regular standing, walking, sitting, and the use of hands for handling or operating equipment. The employee may also need to reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and maintain visual, verbal, and auditory communication both in a standard office environment and while working independently from remote locations. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.  This position requires the ability to travel independently overnight and/or work after hours as required by travel schedule or business needs.

Must reside within the territory (or within 30 miles of its border) and, depending on territory needs, within reasonable proximity to a major airport. Requires eligibility to drive a company vehicle and ability to travel independently by air. Travel may be up to 80% of the time, including occasional after-hours work based on business needs.

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Seeking talent near: Raleigh, NC

Responsible for driving sales, developing business, and addressing customer needs within an assigned long-term care (LTC) territory. Manages relationships with prescribers, pharmacists, facility decision-makers, and other members of the LTC care team to ensure appropriate patients are identified, started, and maintained on therapy.

Primary Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with all members of the LTC resident care team, including physicians, physician-extenders (NP/PA), consultant pharmacists, dispensing pharmacists, and nursing facility leadership/staff.
• Promote Acadia products by delivering compliant clinical, disease state, and reimbursement education tailored to customer needs.
• Identify and address customer questions, concerns, and objections with advanced selling skills.
• Develop deep knowledge of customers, practices, and local/regional market trends; apply this insight to business planning.
• Create and execute quarterly territory business/action plans, leveraging data to maximize reach, frequency, and impact within budget.
• Provide guidance on pricing, reimbursement, and LTC-specific profitability parameters; act as liaison between customers and Acadia for access-related questions.
• Collaborate with sales management, territory teammates, and cross-functional partners (e.g., managed markets, marketing, operations, training) to address business needs.
• Represent Acadia at conferences, exhibits, product launches, and training sessions; contribute to regional and national initiatives.
• Mentor and train new/junior Sales Specialists; share field insights and participate in cross-functional projects.
• Maintain compliance with all regulatory requirements, company policies, and LTC regulations affecting medication use and resident care.

Knowledge & Expertise

• In-depth knowledge of neuroscience, LTC market dynamics, payer systems (Part A, Part D), specialty distribution, and applicable LTC regulations.
• Ability to position Acadia as a valued partner in the LTC community, earning recognition as a subject-matter expert.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and virtual engagement platforms (e.g., Zoom, WebEx).

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required; life sciences preferred.
• Experience:
  • Sales Specialist: Minimum 1-2 years of sales experience in pharmaceutical/healthcare; neuroscience preferred.
  • Senior Specialist: Minimum 5 years of healthcare sales (2+ in complex/account-based selling).
  • Executive Specialist: Minimum 12 years of healthcare sales (3+ in complex/account-based selling).
• Advanced selling and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence diverse HCP audiences.
• Proven leadership, mentorship, and role-model capabilities at a regional level.
• Strong business acumen, organization, and self-motivation with a business ownership mentality.
• Must reside within the territory (or within 30 miles of its border) and, if required, within reasonable proximity to a major airport.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record; ability to drive a company vehicle daily and travel independently by air. Travel may be up to 80%, including overnight stays and occasional after-hours work.
• Must meet vaccination and facility access requirements for customer visits and event participation.

Scope
Operates with a high degree of autonomy and expertise, addressing complex business challenges with creativity and sound judgment. Shapes territory strategy, influences regional initiatives, and acts as a trusted partner to internal and external stakeholders.

Physical Requirements:

This role involves regular standing, walking, sitting, and the use of hands for handling or operating equipment. The employee may also need to reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and maintain visual, verbal, and auditory communication both in a standard office environment and while working independently from remote locations. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.  This position requires the ability to travel independently overnight and/or work after hours as required by travel schedule or business needs.

Must reside within the territory (or within 30 miles of its border) and, depending on territory needs, within reasonable proximity to a major airport. Requires eligibility to drive a company vehicle and ability to travel independently by air. Travel may be up to 80% of the time, including occasional after-hours work based on business needs.

Position levels:

• Sales Specialist: $115,000.00-requires 1-2 of sales experience with at least 1 year in pharmaceutical, and/or other related healthcare sales, with an emphasis on neuroscience preferred.
• Sr. Sales Specialist: $135,000.00- requires a minimum of 5 years of healthcare sales with at least 2 years of experience in complex or account-based selling environments is required.
• Executive Sales Specialist: $155,000.00- requires a minimum of 12 years of healthcare sales with at least 3 years of experience in complex or account-based selling environments is required.

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Seeking talent near: Roswell, GA; Alpharetta, GA; Kennesaw, GA

Position Summary
The Neuroscience Sales Specialist is responsible for achieving sales goals within the assigned territory by building strong customer relationships, delivering compliant and compelling product education, and driving appropriate patient access. This role requires expertise in neuroscience, deep knowledge of the local healthcare landscape, and the ability to partner effectively with healthcare professionals (HCPs) and key stakeholders to deliver meaningful value and service.

Primary Responsibilities

• Promote Acadia products to HCPs in person and virtually, providing clinical, disease state, and reimbursement information in a compliant and customer-focused manner.
• Develop and execute a territory business plan to meet or exceed sales objectives, leveraging market data, customer insights, and quarterly action plans.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with HCPs, including key opinion leaders, advocacy organizations, and other healthcare stakeholders.
• Address customer questions, concerns, and objections using advanced dialogue and selling skills.
• Tailor approved sales aids, clinical reprints, and brand resources to meet specific customer needs.
• Partner with internal colleagues (e.g., managed markets, operations, sales training, marketing) to deliver coordinated solutions.
• Provide guidance on product pricing, reimbursement, and specialty distribution channels, acting as a liaison between customers and the Company for access-related issues.
• Accurately track and report sales activities, business expenses, and customer interactions in a timely manner.
• Represent Acadia at conferences, exhibits, and trainings; participate in national, regional, and local meetings as required.
• Mentor and train new sales specialists as needed, and contribute to cross-functional projects and field strategic insights.

Knowledge & Expertise

• Deep understanding of neuroscience disease states, Acadia products, and local/regional market dynamics.
• Ability to serve as a trusted resource in the medical community.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and virtual engagement platforms (e.g., Zoom, WebEx).
• Strong grasp of payer dynamics, including Part D and specialty pharmacy/hub distribution.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required; life sciences preferred.
• Experience:
  • Sales Specialist: Minimum 1+ years of sales experience in pharmaceutical/healthcare; neuroscience preferred.
  • Senior Specialist: Minimum 5+ years of healthcare sales (2+ in complex/account-based selling).
• Demonstrated advanced selling skills, leadership abilities, and business acumen.
• Proven success in influencing diverse HCP audiences across multiple care settings.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently, adapt to change, and deliver consistently high results.
• Must reside within the territory (or within 30 miles of its border) and possess a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to meet travel requirements, including significant driving and overnight stays; air travel as needed.
• Must comply with vaccination requirements for HCP office access, long-term care facilities, and medical conferences.

Scope
Applies broad experience and professional judgment to address complex business challenges, using creativity and data-driven decision-making to achieve results in a highly regulated environment.

Physical Requirements:

This role involves regular standing, walking, sitting, and the use of hands for handling or operating equipment. The employee may also need to reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and maintain visual, verbal, and auditory communication both in a standard office environment and while working independently from remote locations. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.  This position requires the ability to travel independently overnight and/or work after hours as required by travel schedule or business needs.

Must reside within the territory (or within 30 miles of its border) and, depending on territory needs, within reasonable proximity to a major airport. Requires eligibility to drive a company vehicle and ability to travel independently by air. Travel may be up to 80% of the time, including occasional after-hours work based on business needs.

Position levels:

• Sales Specialist: $115,000.00-requires 1+ years of sales experience with at least 1 year in pharmaceutical, and/or other related healthcare sales, with an emphasis on neuroscience preferred.
• Sales Specialist: $135,000.00- requires a minimum of 5+ years of healthcare sales with at least 2 years of experience in complex or account-based selling environments is required.
• Executive Specialist: $155,000-requires a minimum of 12 years of healthcare sales with at least 3 years of experience in complex or account-based selling environments is required.

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Seeking talent near: Birmingham, AL; Tampa, FL; Atlanta, GA; Knoxville, TN

Position Summary:

This role is responsible for coaching, leading, and developing a high-performing team of Long-Term Care (LTC) Sales Specialists. As a first-line leader, this position serves as a key resource to the team and the organization, bringing expertise in disease state knowledge, the selling process, product portfolio, and customer engagement within the LTC environment.

Primary Responsibilities:

People Leadership

• Recruit, interview, and hire top-performing sales specialists.
• Build and model a customer-centric culture by establishing strong relationships with key customers.
• Motivate and inspire the team around a shared vision and business objectives.
• Plan and execute effective sales meetings and performance discussions.
• Represent Acadia’s mission, values, and standards both internally and externally.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

Sales Coaching & Talent Development

• Conduct regular field visits and provide timely, actionable coaching focused on customer engagement, territory management, and account execution.
• Assess sales behaviors, providing recognition for strong performance and identifying development opportunities as needed.
• Address performance and personnel issues promptly and professionally.
• Partner with sales specialists to develop and execute individualized development plans that support success in current roles and future career growth at Acadia.

Business & Performance Management

• Establish clear performance expectations and hold the team accountable to results.
• Drive alignment through effective business planning, execution, and review processes.
• Develop, manage, and adhere to budgets.
• Monitor, analyze, and interpret business performance metrics; make adjustments as needed.
• Consistently meet or exceed sales and performance expectations.

Cross-Functional Partnership

• Participate in cross-functional and corporate initiatives that support broader organizational goals and community impact.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to develop and execute regional strategic business plans that drive growth.
• Collaborate with the Commercial Effectiveness and Training teams to support new hire onboarding and ongoing skill-based development.
• Provide frontline insights and feedback to the Commercial Brand team to support the development of innovative, compliant resources that advance organizational and patient-focused objectives.

Education/Experience:

External Candidate Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Life Sciences, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in pharmaceutical or medical sales, including at least 2 years of sales management experience.
• Neuroscience experience preferred; prior LTC experience strongly preferred.

Internal Candidate Requirements: 

• Minimum of 2 years with Acadia in role, with a consistent track record of strong sales performance.
• Performance ranked in the top 25% for at least two of the last three performance years.
• Performance Management rating of “Achieving” or higher for all applicable eligibility years.
• Demonstrated leadership readiness, evidenced through behaviors such as:

• Coaching, mentoring, or onboarding support of peers
• Leading initiatives, projects, or pilots that influence team or regional outcomes
• Strong collaboration, decision-making, and accountability consistent with people leadership expectations
• Completion or eligibility for Acadia’s Emerging Leaders Program, when applicable
• Consistent demonstration of Acadia values, with no adverse performance management actions within the prior 12 months.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong field leadership, coaching, and performance management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills, including the ability to deliver clear verbal and written evaluations.
• Ability to build, maintain, and expand relationships with key customers and medical community stakeholders.
• Strategic thinking skills with the ability to anticipate future business opportunities and evolving customer needs.
• Strong organizational skills, initiative, and self-motivation.
• Demonstrated ability to lead collaborative teams, prioritize effectively, and allocate resources to achieve business objectives.
• High standards of professionalism, integrity, and the ability to operate effectively in a highly regulated environment while maintaining confidentiality.
• Requires up to 80% travel, including frequent overnight and occasional after‑hours travel, based on territory geography and business needs.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Must reside within the assigned region or an adjacent region and be located near a major airport to support extensive travel requirements.

Scope:

Provides leadership and guidance to sales specialists to achieve departmental and organizational goals in accordance with established policies and timelines. Assignments are received as objectives, with discretion in determining methods and resource utilization. This role addresses issues of moderate complexity requiring evaluation of multiple factors and an understanding of functional objectives and industry trends. Decisions may impact short-term business results and operating costs.

Physical Requirements:

This role involves regular standing, walking, sitting, and the use of hands for handling or operating equipment. The employee may also need to reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and maintain visual, verbal, and auditory communication both in a standard office environment and while working independently from remote locations. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.  This position requires the ability to travel independently overnight and/or work after hours as required by travel schedule or business needs.

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Seeking talent near: Boston, MA

Position Summary
Responsible for driving sales, developing business, and addressing customer needs within an assigned long-term care (LTC) territory. Manages relationships with prescribers, pharmacists, facility decision-makers, and other members of the LTC care team to ensure appropriate patients are identified, started, and maintained on therapy.

Primary Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with all members of the LTC resident care team, including physicians, physician-extenders (NP/PA), consultant pharmacists, dispensing pharmacists, and nursing facility leadership/staff.
• Promote Acadia products by delivering compliant clinical, disease state, and reimbursement education tailored to customer needs.
• Identify and address customer questions, concerns, and objections with advanced selling skills.
• Develop deep knowledge of customers, practices, and local/regional market trends; apply this insight to business planning.
• Create and execute quarterly territory business/action plans, leveraging data to maximize reach, frequency, and impact within budget.
• Provide guidance on pricing, reimbursement, and LTC-specific profitability parameters; act as liaison between customers and Acadia for access-related questions.
• Collaborate with sales management, territory teammates, and cross-functional partners (e.g., managed markets, marketing, operations, training) to address business needs.
• Represent Acadia at conferences, exhibits, product launches, and training sessions; contribute to regional and national initiatives.
• Mentor and train new/junior Sales Specialists; share field insights and participate in cross-functional projects.
• Maintain compliance with all regulatory requirements, company policies, and LTC regulations affecting medication use and resident care.

Knowledge & Expertise

• In-depth knowledge of neuroscience, LTC market dynamics, payer systems (Part A, Part D), specialty distribution, and applicable LTC regulations.
• Ability to position Acadia as a valued partner in the LTC community, earning recognition as a subject-matter expert.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and virtual engagement platforms (e.g., Zoom, WebEx).

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required; life sciences preferred.
• Experience:
  • Sales Specialist: Minimum 1-2 years of sales experience in pharmaceutical/healthcare; neuroscience preferred.
  • Senior Specialist: Minimum 5 years of healthcare sales (2+ in complex/account-based selling).
  • Executive Specialist: Minimum 12 years of healthcare sales (3+ in complex/account-based selling).
• Advanced selling and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence diverse HCP audiences.
• Proven leadership, mentorship, and role-model capabilities at a regional level.
• Strong business acumen, organization, and self-motivation with a business ownership mentality.
• Must reside within the territory (or within 30 miles of its border) and, if required, within reasonable proximity to a major airport.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record; ability to drive a company vehicle daily and travel independently by air. Travel may be up to 80%, including overnight stays and occasional after-hours work.
• Must meet vaccination and facility access requirements for customer visits and event participation.

Scope
Operates with a high degree of autonomy and expertise, addressing complex business challenges with creativity and sound judgment. Shapes territory strategy, influences regional initiatives, and acts as a trusted partner to internal and external stakeholders.

Physical Requirements:

This role involves regular standing, walking, sitting, and the use of hands for handling or operating equipment. The employee may also need to reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and maintain visual, verbal, and auditory communication both in a standard office environment and while working independently from remote locations. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.  This position requires the ability to travel independently overnight and/or work after hours as required by travel schedule or business needs.

Must reside within the territory (or within 30 miles of its border) and, depending on territory needs, within reasonable proximity to a major airport. Requires eligibility to drive a company vehicle and ability to travel independently by air. Travel may be up to 80% of the time, including occasional after-hours work based on business needs.

Position levels:

• Sales Specialist: $115,000.00-requires 1-2 of sales experience with at least 1 year in pharmaceutical, and/or other related healthcare sales, with an emphasis on neuroscience preferred.
• Sr. Sales Specialist: $135,000.00- requires a minimum of 5 years of healthcare sales with at least 2 years of experience in complex or account-based selling environments is required.
• Executive Sales Specialist: $155,000.00- requires a minimum of 12 years of healthcare sales with at least 3 years of experience in complex or account-based selling environments is required.

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Please note that this position can be based in San Diego, CA OR San Francisco, CA OR Princeton, NJ. Acadia's hybrid model requires this role to work in our office three days per week on average.

Position Summary

Responsible for the oversight of Translational Medicine preclinical safety assessment/toxicology deliverables, with a clear understanding of functional interdependencies and critical path activities.  The role will contribute to the research and/or development of the products, projects, and programs in support of the pipeline. Conducts and collaborates with others on basic research and development including preclinical safety assessment/toxicology studies supporting various projects relevant to long-term objectives of the company. Conducts and collaborates with others on basic research and development including designing and monitoring preclinical safety assessment/toxicology studies supporting various projects relevant to long-term objectives of the company. Responsible for the communication of project status and issues and develops strategies to ensure project team goals and deliverables are met.

Primary Responsibilities

• Plans experimental safety assessment/toxicology programs to include design, logistics, resource allocation, schedules.  Identifies critical support needs, and other necessary details to implement the program(s).

• Provides oversight on scientific management of preclinical safety assessment/toxicology studies supporting early drug development spanning lead optimization through IND and NDA submissions and nonclinical post marketing approval requirements.

• Monitors CROs for quality and compliance in the conduct of preclinical safety assessment/toxicology studies.

• Manages vendors and consultants to complete Translational Medicine safety assessment/toxicology studies for the various programs.

• Responsible for preparation and review of reports and regulatory documents for IND and NDA submissions. Explore innovative approaches to enhance efficiency of toxicology evaluations.

• Supports business development related nonclinical Tox/ADME assessments and due diligence projects by assessing available study data and regulatory submissions, identifying gaps, defining additional nonclinical study plans and test compound requirements, and developing overall project timelines and associated budgets.

• Supports Impurity/Degradant safety assessment reviews requested by Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls (CMC) groups, involving public domain literature reviews, evaluating structure activity relationships using in silico databases, and competitive intelligence sources.

• Works across functional areas on projects including lleading and participation in team and sub-team meetings and organizing ad hoc working groups as needed to move project activities forward. 

• Communicates project status and issues and ensures project team goals and regulatory deliverables are met. Clearly presents data, interpretation and recommendations to R&D leadership.

• Provides guidance to team members to objectively assess and resolve preclinical safety assessment/toxicology project issues to improve project effectiveness.

• Other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience/Skills

PhD or DVM in a relevant discipline or related field.  Targeting 10 years of relevant experience in pre-clinical safety assessment/toxicology supporting drug development experience within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry.  DABT Certification strongly preferred.  An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be considered.

Key Skills:

• Advanced understanding of the drug development process and the principles, concepts, practices, and standards of executing preclinical safety assessment/toxicology strategies.

• Broad knowledge in the tools and procedures of preclinical safety assessment/toxicology experimentation, including the various experimental designs, statistical tools of data analyses, software applications available for data manipulation and presentation, and instrumentation pertinent to the research. Through a complete understanding of the tools and design methods, able to evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of each, in terms of applicability to the research at hand.

• In depth knowledge of the preclinical study types necessary during drug development, including acute and chronic toxicology, safety pharmacology, developmental and reproductive toxicology, genotoxicity and carcinogenicity.

• Experience managing cross-functional project teams and working in a semi-virtual environment including CROs and academic collaborations.

• Specific direct study monitoring experience on Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) safety assessment/toxicology studies at CROs.

• Experience in the composition and review of preclinical safety assessment/toxicology reports with respect to accuracy, quality and compliance.

• Knowledge and understanding of GLP, ICH and FDA guidance, and other relevant regulations and guidelines.

• Demonstrated skills and abilities in leading teams and sub-teams, coaching, influencing, facilitation, development, and problem solving. Passion for science and teamwork with self-motivation and ability to work with limited supervision.

• Excellent communication, presentation, consultative, partnership, and interpersonal skills. Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources and to be persuasive, encouraging and motivating.

• Ability to learn, understand and apply new technologies, strategies and approaches that enhance the team’s ability to achieve goals and meet timelines/deliverables.

• Willing and able to travel as needed.

Physical Requirements

This role involves regular standing, walking, sitting, and the use of hands for handling or operating equipment. The employee may also need to reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and maintain visual, verbal, and auditory communication in a standard office environment and while working independently from remote locations. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.  This position requires the ability to travel independently overnight and/or work after hours as required by travel schedules or business needs.

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Seeking talent near: Princeton, NJ : San Diego, CA

Position Summary:

The Associate Director, Business Development will work collaboratively with a variety of company functions including External Innovation (Acadia’s R&D Search and Evaluation team), Commercial, and Finance as well as external resources to review, landscape, identify and evaluate external assets to support and enhance the Acadia portfolio.  We are seeking an individual with strong analytical and evaluation skills including data gathering and analysis, financial modeling experience and related analysis, competitive intelligence and scientific/commercial analysis of companies and programs in the pharmaceutical and biotech industry, as well as experience with BD transactions.  The person in this role must have experience in identifying and analyzing the value of companies and programs within the pharmaceutical industry, building a business case for potential BD opportunities, and working with Executive management to implement corporate Business Development (BD) strategies. 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Conducts extensive searches using industry resources to identify and evaluate potential BD opportunities.
• Constructs forecasts, recommendations and strategic/tactical plans based on business data and market knowledge.
• Develop a solid business case and provide other general support for BD transactions including scientific, commercial and financial considerations.
• Conducts search efforts to identify business development acquisition or in-licensing opportunities.
• Role supports and coordinates activities related to the search, identification, competitive intelligence, and business case for potential transactions, working with the External Innovation and Commercial teams who lead the scientific and commercial assessments, which are incorporated into the overall deal package by BD.
• Performs in-depth evaluations, interpreting competitive landscape and analysis of financial data.
• Develops and manages complex revenue & cash flow NPV models and assist in production and testing assumptions related to overall commercial opportunity modeling (e.g., future markets, product performance, customers & compliance and competitors). Works with Finance to create forecasting and deal evaluation models.
• Maintains awareness and knowledge of product strategy to assess fit of potential candidates.
• Stays abreast of emerging healthcare & pharmaceutical industry trends and assess their potential impact on business strategies.

Education/Experience/Skills:

Targeting a minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience within consulting, venture capital or investment banking with a focus on valuation of and strategic transactions related to of therapeutics/companies in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry. M.D., advanced degree in a relevant scientific discipline (e.g., Ph.D.), or an MBA or functional equivalent, is required. Experience in the rare disease and CNS space. A combination of relevant education and applicable job experience may be considered.

Must possess:

• Scientific knowledge of industry sub-segments of CNS, Neurology or Orphan/Rare disease as well as industry functional areas of R&D, Clinical Development and Commercial/New Product Planning.
• Extensive experience developing and using Excel-based models including working on/developing complex financial models.
• Experience in competitive analysis, market research and analysis, and new product development needed.
• Expertise with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) with a strong focus on PowerPoint presentation skills
• Excellent analytical abilities: ability to draw conclusions and present recommendations on a variety of data.
• Ability to create and deliver influential large scale project communications with clarity, confidence and enthusiasm.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects and time with multiple commitments/projects simultaneously.
• Superior written / verbal communication, organizational and analytical skills
• Critical thinking skills with the ability to get to the right level of granularity to balance speed of execution and facilitate optimal decision-making by executive management.
• Excellent financial analysis and research skills and ability to translate analyses into sound strategic recommendations.
• Ability to work in a results-oriented, project-driven, real-time team environment, prioritize projects and deliver quality results within tight time constraints.
• Ability to think strategically as well as to act tactically.
• Excellent database skills.
• Ability to travel.

Physical Requirements:

This role involves regular standing, walking, sitting, and the use of hands for handling or operating equipment. The employee may also need to reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and maintain visual, verbal, and auditory communication both in a standard office environment and while working independently from remote locations. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. This position requires the ability to travel independently overnight and/or work after hours as required by travel schedule or business needs.

Please note that this position is based in Princeton, NJ or San Diego, CA. Acadia's hybrid model requires this role to work in our office three days per week on average.

Position Summary:

The Director, Marketing will contribute to the development of the overall Consumer strategy of the brand while leading the management and execution of marketing tactics, plans and activities to promote the brand to caregivers. This role is responsible for shaping patient and caregiver messaging across channels, including direct-to-consumer (DTC) television advertising and educational materials, while ensuring alignment with brand strategy, regulatory standards, and patient-centric principles. The Director will deliver impactful communications that meaningfully engage the caregiver community, and will play a key leadership role within the consumer marketing team. This role will partner across key stakeholders (advocacy, medical affairs, regulatory, legal, compliance, patient services, market access, marketing operations, training, sales, etc.) to execute the programs and tactics identified in the brand plan.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and execution of consumer and caregiver marketing initiatives, including core messaging, direct-to-consumer (DTC) television advertising, and educational materials designed to inform, support, and empower families within the Rett community.
• Oversee the caregiver speaker program, including speaker identification, onboarding, and management; development of compliant, engaging speaker content; and ongoing evaluation and optimization of program effectiveness.
• Ensure caregiver speaker materials and presentations are scientifically accurate, compliant, and aligned with brand strategy, with a strong emphasis on clarity, empathy, and patient- and caregiver-focused storytelling.
• Serve as the primary marketing liaison to the Family Support Educator (FSE) team, ensuring alignment between consumer marketing initiatives and field-based educational efforts to deliver a cohesive and consistent caregiver experience.
• Directs the development of strategic marketing programs for inclusion into brand plan, determines metrics for program success, and evaluates performance against metrics including contributions to the development and evolution of message strategy based upon in-depth analytics and ROI analysis. Manages within the established the US promotions budget for assigned products.
• Represents the department as a member of cross-functional project teams providing guidance, insight, and recommendations relative to the goals and objectives of the Marketing function to ensure strategic alignment medical education messaging across groups.
• Monitors and ensures that all Medical Legal Review (MLR) processes are followed, and all programs are compliant with legal guidance and corporate policies.
• Implements the brand strategy for products and product lines. Develops and delivers presentations as needed to commercial management and other internal groups. Monitors progress of plans and recommends adjustments, as necessary.
• Develops and maintains strong external relationships with Advocacy groups, physician speakers and Rett caregivers and families.
• Mentor and develop junior team members by providing clear direction, coaching, and constructive feedback, fostering strong marketing fundamentals, professional growth, and a collaborative, high-performing team culture.Lead day-to-day collaboration with the advertising agency of record, providing strategic direction and hands-on oversight across creative development and execution to ensure consumer-facing campaigns are aligned with brand strategy, patient-centric principles, timelines, and budget.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, health care, life science; master’s degree preferred.
• Targeting 10+ years of progressively responsible experience in pharmaceutical or biotech Marketing.
• 5+ years in a product manager role strongly desired.
• Launch experience and commercialization of new products preferred.

Required Skills:

• Rare Disease experience is highly desirable, with requirement of understanding specialty therapeutics addressing significant unmet medical needs.
• Strong Biopharmaceutical brand management experience and demonstrated track record of success.
• Proficient in marketing and media tactics directed towards HCPs and caregivers.
• Proficient at effectively prioritizing goals and coordinating resources to achieve those goals.
• Demonstrated ability to interface/collaborate with other departments as necessary to achieve goals.
• Significant travel required; ability to travel up to 50% of time during peak launch time periods.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, see, talk or hear in a standard office environment and independently from remote locations. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Ability to travel by car or airplane independently overnight up to 25% of the time and work after hours if required by travel schedule or business issues.

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Seeking talent near: Toledo, OH

Position Summary
Responsible for driving sales, developing business, and addressing customer needs within an assigned long-term care (LTC) territory. Manages relationships with prescribers, pharmacists, facility decision-makers, and other members of the LTC care team to ensure appropriate patients are identified, started, and maintained on therapy.

Primary Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with all members of the LTC resident care team, including physicians, physician-extenders (NP/PA), consultant pharmacists, dispensing pharmacists, and nursing facility leadership/staff.
• Promote Acadia products by delivering compliant clinical, disease state, and reimbursement education tailored to customer needs.
• Identify and address customer questions, concerns, and objections with advanced selling skills.
• Develop deep knowledge of customers, practices, and local/regional market trends; apply this insight to business planning.
• Create and execute quarterly territory business/action plans, leveraging data to maximize reach, frequency, and impact within budget.
• Provide guidance on pricing, reimbursement, and LTC-specific profitability parameters; act as liaison between customers and Acadia for access-related questions.
• Collaborate with sales management, territory teammates, and cross-functional partners (e.g., managed markets, marketing, operations, training) to address business needs.
• Represent Acadia at conferences, exhibits, product launches, and training sessions; contribute to regional and national initiatives.
• Mentor and train new/junior Sales Specialists; share field insights and participate in cross-functional projects.
• Maintain compliance with all regulatory requirements, company policies, and LTC regulations affecting medication use and resident care.

Knowledge & Expertise

• In-depth knowledge of neuroscience, LTC market dynamics, payer systems (Part A, Part D), specialty distribution, and applicable LTC regulations.
• Ability to position Acadia as a valued partner in the LTC community, earning recognition as a subject-matter expert.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and virtual engagement platforms (e.g., Zoom, WebEx).

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required; life sciences preferred.
• Experience:
  • Sales Specialist: Minimum 1-2 years of sales experience in pharmaceutical/healthcare; neuroscience preferred.
  • Senior Specialist: Minimum 5 years of healthcare sales (2+ in complex/account-based selling).
  • Executive Specialist: Minimum 12 years of healthcare sales (3+ in complex/account-based selling).
• Advanced selling and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence diverse HCP audiences.
• Proven leadership, mentorship, and role-model capabilities at a regional level.
• Strong business acumen, organization, and self-motivation with a business ownership mentality.
• Must reside within the territory (or within 30 miles of its border) and, if required, within reasonable proximity to a major airport.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record; ability to drive a company vehicle daily and travel independently by air. Travel may be up to 80%, including overnight stays and occasional after-hours work.
• Must meet vaccination and facility access requirements for customer visits and event participation.

Scope
Operates with a high degree of autonomy and expertise, addressing complex business challenges with creativity and sound judgment. Shapes territory strategy, influences regional initiatives, and acts as a trusted partner to internal and external stakeholders.

Physical Requirements:

This role involves regular standing, walking, sitting, and the use of hands for handling or operating equipment. The employee may also need to reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and maintain visual, verbal, and auditory communication both in a standard office environment and while working independently from remote locations. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.  This position requires the ability to travel independently overnight and/or work after hours as required by travel schedule or business needs.

Must reside within the territory (or within 30 miles of its border) and, depending on territory needs, within reasonable proximity to a major airport. Requires eligibility to drive a company vehicle and ability to travel independently by air. Travel may be up to 80% of the time, including occasional after-hours work based on business needs.

Position levels:

• Sales Specialist: $115,000.00-requires 1-2 of sales experience with at least 1 year in pharmaceutical, and/or other related healthcare sales, with an emphasis on neuroscience preferred.
• Sr. Sales Specialist: $135,000.00- requires a minimum of 5 years of healthcare sales with at least 2 years of experience in complex or account-based selling environments is required.
• Executive Sales Specialist: $155,000.00- requires a minimum of 12 years of healthcare sales with at least 3 years of experience in complex or account-based selling environments is required.

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Seeking talent near: San Bernardino, CA

Position Summary
The Neuroscience Sales Specialist is responsible for achieving sales goals within the assigned territory by building strong customer relationships, delivering compliant and compelling product education, and driving appropriate patient access. This role requires expertise in neuroscience, deep knowledge of the local healthcare landscape, and the ability to partner effectively with healthcare professionals (HCPs) and key stakeholders to deliver meaningful value and service.

Primary Responsibilities

• Promote Acadia products to HCPs in person and virtually, providing clinical, disease state, and reimbursement information in a compliant and customer-focused manner.
• Develop and execute a territory business plan to meet or exceed sales objectives, leveraging market data, customer insights, and quarterly action plans.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with HCPs, including key opinion leaders, advocacy organizations, and other healthcare stakeholders.
• Address customer questions, concerns, and objections using advanced dialogue and selling skills.
• Tailor approved sales aids, clinical reprints, and brand resources to meet specific customer needs.
• Partner with internal colleagues (e.g., managed markets, operations, sales training, marketing) to deliver coordinated solutions.
• Provide guidance on product pricing, reimbursement, and specialty distribution channels, acting as a liaison between customers and the Company for access-related issues.
• Accurately track and report sales activities, business expenses, and customer interactions in a timely manner.
• Represent Acadia at conferences, exhibits, and trainings; participate in national, regional, and local meetings as required.
• Mentor and train new sales specialists as needed, and contribute to cross-functional projects and field strategic insights.

Knowledge & Expertise

• Deep understanding of neuroscience disease states, Acadia products, and local/regional market dynamics.
• Ability to serve as a trusted resource in the medical community.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and virtual engagement platforms (e.g., Zoom, WebEx).
• Strong grasp of payer dynamics, including Part D and specialty pharmacy/hub distribution.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required; life sciences preferred.
• Experience:
  • Sales Specialist: Minimum 1+ years of sales experience in pharmaceutical/healthcare; neuroscience preferred.
  • Senior Specialist: Minimum 5+ years of healthcare sales (2+ in complex/account-based selling).
• Demonstrated advanced selling skills, leadership abilities, and business acumen.
• Proven success in influencing diverse HCP audiences across multiple care settings.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently, adapt to change, and deliver consistently high results.
• Must reside within the territory (or within 30 miles of its border) and possess a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to meet travel requirements, including significant driving and overnight stays; air travel as needed.
• Must comply with vaccination requirements for HCP office access, long-term care facilities, and medical conferences.

Scope
Applies broad experience and professional judgment to address complex business challenges, using creativity and data-driven decision-making to achieve results in a highly regulated environment.

Physical Requirements:

This role involves regular standing, walking, sitting, and the use of hands for handling or operating equipment. The employee may also need to reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and maintain visual, verbal, and auditory communication both in a standard office environment and while working independently from remote locations. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.  This position requires the ability to travel independently overnight and/or work after hours as required by travel schedule or business needs.

Must reside within the territory (or within 30 miles of its border) and, depending on territory needs, within reasonable proximity to a major airport. Requires eligibility to drive a company vehicle and ability to travel independently by air. Travel may be up to 80% of the time, including occasional after-hours work based on business needs.

Position Levels & Corresponding Salaries

• Sales Specialist: $115,000.00-requires 1-2 of sales experience with at least 1 year in pharmaceutical, and/or other related healthcare sales, with an emphasis on neuroscience preferred.

• Sr. Sales Specialist: $135,000.00- requires a minimum of 5 years of healthcare sales with at least 2 years of experience in complex or account-based selling environments is required.

• Executive Sales Specialist: $155,000.00- requires a minimum of 12 years of healthcare sales with at least 3 years of experience in complex or account-based selling environments is required.

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Seeking talent near: Princeton, NJ ; San Diego, CA

Position Summary:

Responsible for business lead and coordination of commercial Drug Product Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMO’s), and other third-party suppliers for products as identified. Responsible for tracking of ongoing manufacturing schedules to ensure commercial supply levels are maintained and inventory targets are met. Responsible for technical and business evaluation of manufacturing network.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Team and Project Leadership, capable of leading manufacturing activities and coordinating activities across a matrix team. A SME in DP manufacturing, knowledgeable in development, quality, and regulatory requirements for manufacturing.
• Manage all aspects of DP Manufacturing from authoring and revision of manufacturing documents (MBRs, Protocols, QRAs, etc), oversight of manufacturing operation, managing deviations, investigations, and relevant change actions, supporting product release, and ensuring the finished product arrives in warehouse for distribution.
• Responsible for DP vendor selection process for new commercial suppliers or for alternative suppliers. 
• Develops and maintains good working relationships with contract manufacturers.
• Develop and maintain Drug Product manufacturing production timeline that is resource and budget loaded to ensure near real time tracking of production and resource.
• Coordinate periodic CMO Manufacturing meetings preparing minutes and tracking completion of action items.
• Maintains and follow through a consolidated Acadia Manufacturing action log to ensure all manufacturing related actions are completed on time.
• Provide onsite process coverage as person-in-plant as needed
• Develops, collects appropriate internal and external metrics to measure CMO and Acadia’s performance.
• Communicates manufacturing or technology related issues and information to Manufacturing production team members, TDO stakeholders, and other members of the project team.
• Supervise, train and mentor personnel as needed.
• Prepare Annual Product Reports with Manufacturing CMOs according to Acadia’s needs.
• Work with CMOs and Acadia participants to schedule and coordinate Steering Committee Meetings.
• Works with Quality Group and Acadia Manufacturing SMEs to ensure Quality Events are managed and communicated appropriately to ensure timely resolution and closure.
• With Quality Assurance, ensures CMOs remain current and compliant with all GMP related requirements, guidelines and procedures.

Education/Experience/Skills:

BS, MS, or PhD in Engineering/Chemistry or equivalent combination of relevant education and applicable job experience.  A minimum of 12 years of progressively responsible experience within the pharmaceutical/biotechnology or equivalent industry.

Must possess:

• Contract service provider experience.
• Strong understanding is required of biopharmaceutical manufacturing including regulatory filings and quality inspections and audits.
• Strong business acumen.
• Demonstrated experience with preparing/reviewing annual product review/product quality review reports.
• Extensive knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs)
• Able to operate effectively and with a strong sense of urgency in a fast-paced environment.
• Outstanding communicator: direct, effective, clear, concise, well organized and appropriate.
• Domestic and International travel is required for this role.

Physical Requirements:

This role involves regular standing, walking, sitting, and the use of hands for handling or operating equipment. The employee may also need to reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and maintain visual, verbal, and auditory communication in a standard office environment and while working independently from remote locations. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.  This position requires the ability to travel independently overnight and/or work after hours as required by travel schedules or business needs.

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Please note that this position is based in Princeton, NJ. Acadia's hybrid model requires this role to work in our office three days per week on average.

Position Summary

The Director of Drug Safety & Pharmacovigilance is a medical safety expert within the Drug Safety & Pharmacovigilance (PV) function, reporting to the Executive Director of Medical Safety. This role serves as the primary medical safety resource for assigned products across the Acadia portfolio, providing hands-on medical evaluation of safety data, signal detection and assessment, and clinical oversight of pharmacovigilance activities throughout the product lifecycle. The Director contributes product-level medical input to cross-functional safety governance, collaborates with the Executive Director of Medical Safety on complex or escalated safety issues, and supports regulatory submissions and health authority interactions for assigned products. 

Primary Responsibilities

• Serves as the primary medical safety resource for assigned Acadia products, providing product-level clinical safety and pharmacovigilance expertise across all stages of development and post-marketing surveillance
• Performs medical evaluation and interpretation of aggregate safety data for assigned products, including signal detection and evaluation, ad hoc safety assessments, and benefit-risk analyses; escalates complex or novel safety issues appropriately
• Assesses safety signals and trends for assigned products and proactively manages potential safety issues in collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders
• Contributes product-level medical input to the Medical Safety team and other cross-functional safety governance bodies
• Performs medical review of all serious adverse events from Acadia clinical trials for assigned products
• Performs retrospective medical review of adverse events for post-marketed products
• Authors Analysis of Similar Events (AOSE) and individual case narratives and comments for ICSRs for assigned products
• Provides oversight for the safety aspects of clinical studies for assigned products, including development and maintenance of product-specific core safety information
• Reviews and approves safety sections of clinical documents for assigned products, including protocols, DSURs, final study reports, and other documents as required
• Formulates response strategies and authors health authority responses for safety-related queries pertaining to assigned products, in collaboration with the Head of Medical Safety
• Provides medical input into Periodic Benefit Risk Evaluation Reports (PBRERs) for assigned products, including clinical interpretation of safety data
• Provides medical and scientific input into Risk Management Plans (RMPs/dRMPs) and REMS programs for assigned products
• Ensures all PV Medical Safety activities for assigned products are performed in compliance with applicable regulations and Acadia standards
• Maintains current knowledge of global regulatory authority regulations and guidance
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Education/Experience/Skills

• MD (Doctor of Medicine) or equivalent medical degree from an accredited institution, with relevant postgraduate clinical training and experience; candidates who are eligible for U.S. medical board certification are preferred. MPH or pharmacoepidemiology training is a plus. 
• 6 to 7 years of relevant drug safety experience, including expertise in safety signal management (signal detection, evaluation, aggregate data review, ICSRs), preferably in a pharmaceutical or biotech environment.  
• Neurology, psychiatry, rare disease, or CNS-related therapeutic area experience strongly preferred
• Advanced knowledge of FDA, EU, and ICH regulations and guidelines related to pharmacovigilance, including clinical trial safety monitoring, post-marketing surveillance, ICSR processing, aggregate reporting, and health authority reporting requirements
• Ability to assess product benefit-risk profiles and interpret clinical and post-market safety data
• Demonstrated expertise in safety signal detection methodologies and medical evaluation of aggregate safety databases
• Ability to author and critically review regulatory safety documents (DSURs, PBRER safety sections, health authority responses)
• Strong analytical and critical decision-making skills; ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines with minimal oversight
• Experience with pharmacovigilance safety databases (Argus) and signal detection tools
• Familiarity with pharmacoepidemiology concepts and study design
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills; ability to effectively communicate complex safety findings to internal and external stakeholders
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment
• Must be willing and able to travel both domestically and internationally

Physical Requirements

This role involves regular standing, walking, sitting, and the use of hands for handling or operating equipment. The employee may also need to reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and maintain visual, verbal, and auditory communication in a standard office environment and while working independently from remote locations. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.  This position requires the ability to travel independently overnight and/or work after hours as required by travel schedules or business needs.

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Please note that this position can be based in San Diego, CA OR San Francisco, CA OR Princeton, NJ. Acadia's hybrid model requires this role to work in our office three days per week on average.

Position Summary

The Director of Clinical Pharmacology will bring deep expertise across both preclinical and clinical development, with a strong track record of success in advancing drug candidates through early development. This individual will serve as a key representative of the Clinical Pharmacology function on cross-functional Asset Teams and will be responsible for leading early-stage programs. Core responsibilities include the strategic planning and execution of Phase 1 clinical trials, including First-in-Human (FIH) and proof-of-concept (PoC) studies in healthy volunteers.  This role supports drug development across multiple therapeutic areas, with a focus on neuroscience.

Primary Responsibilities

• Interpret nonclinical data and translate findings into clinical pharmacology development plans that position Acadia programs for successful clinical transitions

• Design and oversee early-phase clinical trials (e.g., FIH, food effect, DDI studies)

• Collaborate with colleagues on the selection and implementation of appropriate biomarker, imaging, and pharmacodynamic endpoints for proof-of-concept (PoC) studies in healthy volunteers

• Develop and review study protocols, statistical analysis plans, and tables, listings, and figures (TLFs) for Phase I studies

• Represent Translational Sciences / Clinical Pharmacology within asset teams

• Support regulatory submissions including IND enabling packages, NDAs, MAAs, and NDSs

• Acquire and maintain knowledge of national and international regulatory guidelines

• Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams including clinical, regulatory, nonclinical, and CMC functions to ensure alignment and integration of clinical pharmacology strategies

• Ensure compliance with GCP, ICH guidelines, and internal Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all clinical pharmacokinetic-related studies

• Work with the quality assurance team on SOP development, revision, and implementation

• Evaluate licensing and partnership opportunities, with a focus on clinical pharmacology aspects

• Other duties as assigned

Education/Experience/Skills

• Ph.D. in Pharmacology or related field.  Targeting 10 years of relevant industry experience, including all aspects of drug development.  An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be considered

• Track record of successful design and execution of Phase I studies

• Proven success in the design and selection of endpoints for PoC studies in healthy volunteers

• Deep knowledge of requirements for clinical pharmacology-related regulatory submissions (IND, NDA/MAA/NDS), with hands-on filing experience

• Experience in rare disease is a strong plus

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to integrate multifactorial inputs into clear and actionable strategies

• Strong organizational skills and able to effectively multitask and prioritize

• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the desire to work as part of a multi-functional team

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Excellent trouble-shooting and decision-making skills; able to listen to and consider different functional perspectives and escalate response to situations when appropriate

• Ability to identify inconsistencies and ensure accuracy in all aspects of work

• Must be able to travel on occasion

Physical Requirements

This role involves regular standing, walking, sitting, and the use of hands for handling or operating equipment. The employee may also need to reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and maintain visual, verbal, and auditory communication in a standard office environment and while working independently from remote locations. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.  This position requires the ability to travel independently overnight and/or work after hours as required by travel schedules or business needs.

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Seeking talent near: Princeton, NJ, San Diego, CA

Position Summary

The (Senior) Director, Clinical Research will be a highly qualified and motivated individual who will have a leadership role in the development of Acadia programs for rare diseases and/or neurologic and neuropsychiatric disorders. This person will have extensive clinical and scientific knowledge and a strong network in the medical community, and successful experience in leading clinical programs.

Primary Responsibilities

• Create and execute global clinical development plans consistent with the Company’s strategic vision and mission.

• Ensure the optimal planning, implementation and interpretation of clinical studies, including synopsis/protocol development, medical monitoring, data analysis and writing of final reports. 

• Maintain and build productive relationships with investigators, thought leaders and centers of excellence across the scientific community, as well as with colleagues across the Acadia organization.

• Interact frequently with sites to support study awareness, patient recruitment, and quality of study conduct.

• Communicate appropriate program issues and results to key internal and external stakeholders.

• Support regulatory interactions, including the submission of regulatory documents and presentations.

• Provide clear and insightful clinical and scientific expertise to advance the successful transition of compounds from discovery to full development, and subsequently to life cycle management.

• Review business development opportunities, translating business needs to cost-effective development strategies that provide a competitive advantage and meet regulatory requirements.

• Comply with current local and international regulations, laws, scientific and regulatory guidance, Good Clinical Practices, and Acadia’s policies and procedures.

• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

MD or equivalent required; Board Certified/Eligible strongly preferred.  Targeting 3-5 years of relevant medical/clinical practice, related research, or academic experience within the pharmaceutical industry.   Ideal candidate will have experience with medical monitoring, including clinical research, creating and implementing development plans and clinical studies.  An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be considered.

Key Skills:

• Applicable industry experience across several phases of development is strongly desired.

• Established relationships with thought leaders and investigators in depression and other mood disorders.

• Experience in rare disease and/or neurology strongly preferred.

• Demonstrated leadership to work well within a geographically diverse cross-functional team environment.

• Ability to work within a growing organization within the U.S. and to help the organization evolve over time into the world leader in rare diseases and neurologic and neuropsychiatric disorders.

• Experience interacting with senior leaders, including global regulatory agencies.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as interpersonal, management, and organizational skills.

• Demonstrated problem solving abilities and conflict resolution skills.

• Ability to engage in an open, constructive and continuous dialogue with the Company’s stakeholders.

• Highly motivated, self-driven and dependable.

• Willing and able to travel both domestically and internationally.

Physical Requirements

This role involves regular standing, walking, sitting, and the use of hands for handling or operating equipment. The employee may also need to reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and maintain visual, verbal, and auditory communication in a standard office environment and while working independently from remote locations. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.  This position requires the ability to travel independently overnight and/or work after hours as required by travel schedules or business needs.

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Please note that this position can be based in Princeton, NJ, San Diego, CA, or San Francisco, CA. Acadia's hybrid model requires this role to work in our office three days per week on average.

Position Summary

The Sr. Director, Commercial Advanced Analytics & Data Strategy is a strategic leadership role responsible for defining, building, and scaling the analytics capabilities, data strategy, and governance frameworks that enable commercial decision-making across the organization. This role ensures that high quality data, advanced analytics, and AI enabled insights are seamlessly integrated into commercial strategy, planning, launch execution, and in market optimization.  The Sr. Director serves as a strategic partner cross-functionally, translating business priorities into scalable analytics products and platforms while ensuring governance, compliance, and measurable business impact.

Over time, this role will build and mature commercial advanced analytics and data capabilities, establish fit‑for‑purpose operating models, and define future talent and capability needs to support the evolving business. The role will work closely with Acadia’s AI team, which provides shared AI expertise across Commercial and R&D, as well as with IT teams responsible for enterprise data, infrastructure, and platform enablement.

Primary Responsibilities

Commercial Analytics Strategy & Leadership

• Partner with Commercial leadership to define the advance analytics vision, strategy and initiatives that enables the development of scalable analytics and decision-support capabilities that drive business outcomes

• Lead and govern advanced analytics projects, predictive analytics, and AI/machine learning solutions  supporting brand strategy, launch planning, patient support, segmentation, targeting, omnichannel optimization, and sales effectiveness.

• Enable AI-driven commercial use cases such as next-best-action, customer engagement optimization, automated forecasting, and scenario planning.

• Balance innovation with rigor by ensuring analytics solutions are interpretable, validated, and compliant with internal and external requirements including privacy laws

• Translate commercial business questions into analytics use cases, models, and decision frameworks.

• Ensure analytics outputs and insights are actionable, adopted, and embedded into commercial planning, existing workflows, processes, systems and demonstrate measurable outcomes.

• Act as a trusted advisor to Commercial leadership, influencing decisions through data-driven insights

• Partner with the Enterprise AI team to identify, prioritize, and scale high-value AI and advanced analytic capabilities, solutions and governance.

Data Strategy, Governance and Cross-Functional Enablement Leadership

• Establish commercial data strategy to support the organization in achieving its business objectives. This includes leading the acquisition, implementation, and evolution of the commercial data assets, including syndicated claims, EMR, prescription, HUB/SP/Partner, promotional, and digital data.

• Partner cross-functionally with Enterprise Data, IT, and infrastructure teams to enable scalable data platforms, data pipelines, and tools that support analytics, AI, and self-service insights.

• Oversee vendor selection and management for data sources, analytics tools, and platforms.

• Establish governance frameworks for data access, analytics validation, and model lifecycle management.

• Collaborate with legal/compliance teams to mitigate risk and ensure compliance with HIPAA, GDPR, CCPA, and internal data privacy and security policies.

• Partner with IT data and infrastructure teams to align commercial analytics needs with enterprise architecture, platform standards, security requirements, and long-term data strategy.

Leadership & Communication

• Serve as a bridge between business stakeholders and technical teams, ensuring clarity of requirements and outcomes.

• Influence senior executives through concise storytelling, visualization, and business impact measurement.

• Build, lead, retain and mentor a high-performing team and capability in support of advanced analytics, data acquisition, and data governance, while fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and innovation.

• Assess and evolve organizational capabilities, talent, and ways of working needed to scale commercial advanced analytics over time.

• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Education/Experience/Skills

Bachelor’s degree in data science, statistics, engineering, computer science, or a related field; Advanced degree (MS, PhD, or MBA) preferred.  Targeting 12 years of progressively responsible experience in commercial analytics, data science, or data infrastructure data strategy, or related functions, with significant experience in biotech or pharmaceutical organizations.  An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be considered.

Key Skills:

• Advanced analytics, modeling, and visualization tool experience (AI/ML, predictive analytics (Python), SQL, R and PowerBI).

• Experience working with modern data platforms and cloud technologies (e.g., Snowflake, Databricks, DataRobot, Dataiku, AWS, Azure, GCP).

• Deep experience and understanding of commercial datasets, data environments, and data vendors (including Hub, Specialty Pharmacy, patient services, Veeva CRM, syndicated claims, prescriptions, payer, social media/website, Google, Facebook etc.).

• Proven ability to lead cross-functional AI/ML and Analytical initiatives and influence senior stakeholders and to drive adoption of analytic solutions.

• Solid understanding of pharmaceutical commercialization concepts including launches, brand planning, and lifecycle management.

• Demonstrated experience in leading data governance initiatives and processes.

• Demonstrated ability to design and communicate complex systems and analytical solutions to both technical and non-technical audiences, aligning resources and execution to achieve functional and enterprise goals.

• Proven abilities with executive-level communication, data storytelling, and change leadership.

• Demonstrated impact of analytics on commercial strategy, decision making, performance, and ROI.

• Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop talent while building organizational capability in a fast-evolving environment.

• Experience partnering effectively with cross-functional partners and business stakeholders to deliver scalable analytics solutions.

• Ability to balance strategic vision with hands-on prioritization and execution in fast past environment.

Physical Requirements

This role involves regular standing, walking, sitting, and the use of hands for handling or operating equipment. The employee may also need to reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and maintain visual, verbal, and auditory communication in a standard office environment and while working independently from remote locations. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.  This position requires the ability to travel independently overnight and/or work after hours as required by travel schedules or business needs.

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Please note that this position is based in San Diego, CA or Princeton, NJ. Acadia's hybrid model requires this role to work in our office three days per week on average.

Position Summary 

Acadia Pharmaceuticals is seeking a seasoned and strategic Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR) leader to serve as Senior Director, HEOR. In this critical role, 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, from development through commercialization and global market access.

As the demand for high quality real world evidence and outcomes research continues to grow, this role will be central to supporting health technology assessments, payer decision making, reimbursement, and product differentiation. You will oversee the generation and dissemination of HEOR evidence, including real world evidence, economic modeling, and clinical outcomes assessments, to support access and adoption across global markets.

The Senior Director, HEOR will be responsible for shaping and communicating the value story for assigned products or indications, leading the development of global value dossiers, economic models, and HTA strategies that clearly articulate the benefit of Acadia’s therapies to patients, healthcare systems, and population health decision makers. This role requires close collaboration with Commercial, Market Access, Clinical Development, Medical Affairs, Regulatory, and other cross functional partners to ensure HEOR strategies are aligned with scientific objectives, business priorities, and regulatory expectations.

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in outcomes research methodologies, strong scientific and strategic judgment, and the ability to lead complex, cross functional initiatives in a fast paced, global environment. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape evidence strategies that influence access, reimbursement, and ultimately patient outcomes for therapies addressing significant unmet medical needs.

Primary Responsibilities

• Build and implement the strategy for HEOR, including RWE and HTA evidence generation & dissemination within an assigned area for in-line and pipeline assets.
• Lead delivery of value evidence generation strategies throughout the product life cycle.
• Oversee and guide the development and implementation of patient-reported outcomes (PRO) and COA endpoints strategy.
• Ensure the work delivered by HEOR in the assigned area aligns with R&D and corporate goals.
• Represent HEOR on various cross-functional teams in commercial/clinical/medical areas.
• Direct and implement relevant HEOR initiatives with external entities.
• Contribute to the development and execution of overall and HEOR-specific publication plans.
• Establish an integrated HEOR plan aligned with Commercial, Market Access, and Scientific objectives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience/Skills

• Master’s degree in public health, economics, epidemiology, health services research or HEOR-related field. 
• Targeting 12 years’ experience in the pharmaceutical or medical device industry; or, a Doctorate in health services research, pharmacy, medicine, public health, economics, and targeting 9 years’ experience in global biopharmaceutical or medical device industry. 
• Experience in outcomes research methodologies (retrospective observational cohort, cross-sectional studies, registries, etc.) to support product development and reimbursement efforts is required. 
•  Must have experience with the execution of scientifically robust qualitative and quantitative studies, development and validation of COA measures, including assisting clinical development teams in implementing COAs in clinical trials to measure patient-relevant endpoints.

Key Skills:

• Understanding of the global healthcare environment, clinical research processes, global regulations, and ethical guidelines.
• Rare disease or CNS experience with interactions with US and ex-US reimbursement agencies is preferred.
• Highly developed communications skills (written/verbal) and interpersonal savvy.
• Proven meeting planning and team facilitation skills.
• Ability to create, track, plan, and communicate project timelines to team members, and maintain budgets.
• Ability to create, track and plan timelines and budgets.
• Ability to support multiple projects while being well-organized, have strong time management skills, and attention to detail.
• Excellent organization and multi-tasking skills.
• Ability to accommodate shifting priorities, demands and timelines.
• Ability to learn, understand and apply new technologies, strategies and approaches that enhance the team’s ability to achieve goals and meet timelines/deliverables.
• Knowledge of regulatory guidance documents and scientific guidelines (FDA guidance; FDA qualification documentation; dossier outline; EMA guidance resources; ISPOR Task Force Documents, etc.).
• Understanding of instrument development and validation process.
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office, etc.) and knowledge of database management (Veeva Vault, etc.).
• Must be able and willing to travel (up to approximately 40%) for conferences, meetings, and HEOR project or team-management related business.

Physical Requirements

This role involves regular standing, walking, sitting, and the use of hands for handling or operating equipment. The employee may also need to reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and maintain visual, verbal, and auditory communication in a standard office environment and while working independently from remote locations. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.  This position requires the ability to travel independently overnight and/or work after hours as required by travel schedules or business needs.

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Please note that this position can be based in either Princeton, NJ, San Diego, CA, or South San Francisco, CA. Acadia's hybrid model requires this role to work in our office an average of 3 days per week.

Position Summary

This position serves a role in the organization as the asset leader in support of the cross-functional strategy for programs (assets) in Acadia’s portfolio. This role contributes to the creation of the asset’s strategies, collaborating with the commercial, R&D, and G&A organizations to successfully deliver on asset objectives and goals. This role is accountable for the development and execution of program plans, including leading the Asset Strategy Teams (ASTs), ensuring effective communication across the wider cross-functional organization and translating decisions into action.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead ASTs by developing, articulating, and delivering on an integrated asset strategy.
• Drive planning for key drug development stage-gate decision points, for approval at Portfolio Governance.
• Proactively conduct risk management, and contingency and scenario planning across disciplines, ensure transparent communication of risks and escalate to executive management with appropriate speed.
• Drive decision analysis with the team including development and assessment of outcome scenarios with alternative development options, robust go/no go decision criteria, probability of technical and regulatory success (PTRS), and value and investment implications.
• Ensure a coordinated approach across Portfolio Management to ensure aligned execution and consistent reporting across stakeholders (i.e., financial planning and analytics, governances).
• Manage an integrated program budget and resource plan in partnership with Finance team member and functional line representatives and sub-teams.
• Coordinate formation of the ASTs for early-stage development programs following a stage gate decision to move into IND-enabling studies or later stages through in licensing or acquisition.
• Facilitate resource planning, including financial and capacity assessments for assigned assets.
• Establish or update Target Product Profiles (TPPs) through ASTs.
• Collaborate with Sub-Teams to ensure development team plans and timelines align with asset objectives and goals.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience/Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in life science or related field; Advanced degree preferred. Targeting 12 years of progressively responsible, relevant experience focusing on program management with 8 years experience managing cross-functional project teams. Successful candidate will have a strong understanding of the drug development process from preclinical pharmacology through to regulatory approval and the principles, concepts, practices, and standards of pharmaceutical program management. An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be considered. 

Key Skills:

• Executive presence and communication skills required.
• Excellent knowledge of project management discipline and its application to drug development required to deliver time, cost, quality and risk management to teams.
• Advanced meeting facilitation skills and ability to lead cross-functional teams that include executive and senior management without direct authority.
• Financial management knowledge required.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, written and verbal communication skills.
• Independent, motivated, team leader with the ability to thrive in a matrix environment.
• Ability to support multiple asset teams simultaneously with strong organizational and time management skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to accommodate and lead teams through shifting priorities, demands and timelines.
• Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources and to be persuasive, encouraging and motivating.· Adept at creating and communicating a clear vision for a program among team members to facilitate alignment of resources to achieve program and corporate goals.
•  Proven track record of implementing Project Management tools, methodologies, practices and infrastructure, as related to the biopharmaceutical Industry.
•  In-depth knowledge and skill with Microsoft (MS) suite including MS PowerPoint, MS Project, MS Word, MS Excel.
•  Must be able to travel domestically on occasions.

Physical Requirements

This role involves regular standing, walking, sitting, and the use of hands for handling or operating equipment. The employee may also need to reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and maintain visual, verbal, and auditory communication in a standard office environment and while working independently from remote locations. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.  This position requires the ability to travel independently overnight and/or work after hours as required by travel schedules or business needs.

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Please note that this position is based in San Diego, CA. Acadia's hybrid model requires this role to work in our office on average three days per week.

Position Summary:

In this role, you'll lead the strategy, design, governance, and execution of Acadia’s U.S., Canada, and select global benefits, leave, retirement, wellness, and relocation programs. The role plays a key part in ensuring that all programs are competitive, compliant, financially sustainable, and aligned with Acadia’s talent and culture strategy, while delivering a high-quality employee experience. You'll partners closely with People Business Partners (“PBPs”), HRIS, Payroll, Legal, Finance, Talent Acquisition, and external vendors to ensure operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement across the employee lifecycle.

Primary Responsibilities:

Benefits Strategy & Program Design

• Lead the strategic design, evaluation, and evolution of U.S. and Canada health & welfare, retirement, wellness, leave, and relocation programs to support talent attraction, retention, and engagement
• Ensure benefit offerings remain competitive, compliant, cost‑effective, and aligned with company values and business priorities
• Contribute to the long‑term People & Performance roadmap, including systems, vendor strategy, and program scalability

Benefits Operations & Administration

• Oversee day‑to‑day administration and vendor management for:
  • Health and welfare plans
  • 401(k) and Canada RRSP plans
  • Leaves of absence and disability programs
  • COBRA administration
  • Wellness initiatives and funding
  • Relocation program administration
• Ensure accurate enrollment, eligibility management, premium deductions, vendor billings, and reconciliations
• Own and optimize the Benefits Enrollment via HRIS, ensuring data integrity, testing, reporting accuracy, and positive end‑user experience
• Partner with HRIS, Payroll, and vendors to ensure seamless integrations across systems and processes

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with all applicable U.S. Federal, State, Local, and Canadian health, welfare, leave, and retirement regulations
• Oversee timely completion of all required filings and reporting, including but not limited to:
  • Form 5500 filings
  • ACA reporting
  • PCORI
  • State required filings
  • Required employee notices and disclosures
• Maintain all plan documentation (plan documents, amendments, SPDs) and ensure ERISA and statutory compliance
• Serve as a key partner to Legal on benefits‑related compliance, risk, and audit matters

Leave of Absence, ADA & Employee Support

• Provide strategic oversight of all leave of absence programs (U.S. and Canada), ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and Acadia policy
• Administer and ensure compliance with the ADA interactive process; partner with managers, People Business Partners, Legal, and leadership on accommodation decisions
• Oversee the Acadia Parental Leave Pay (PLP) program, including employee guidance, payroll coordination, and payment accuracy
• Serve as a subject‑matter expert for escalated employee, manager, and PBP inquiries related to benefits, leaves, and accommodations

Wellness & Financial Well‑Being

• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to design and implement wellness and well‑being programs that support physical, mental, and financial health
• Manage the annual Cigna Wellness Fund, including budgeting, governance, and utilization reporting
• Collaborate with Finance and vendors on cost tracking, trend analysis, and long‑term benefit cost projections

Communication & Change Enablement

• Lead the development of clear, engaging, and compliant employee communications related to benefits, open enrollment, and program changes
• Partner with vendors and the Engagement Team to deliver multi‑channel communications and education
• Oversee benefits content in new hire orientation, benefits websites, and internal communication platforms

Education, Experience & Skills

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Minimum 10 years of progressive benefits experience, including 5–6 years in a leadership or management capacity
• Strong experience administering and governing:
  • Health & welfare programs
  • 401(k) and/or retirement plans
  • Leaves of absence and disability programs
  • ACA and government reporting requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in biotech, pharmaceutical, or high‑growth technology environments
• International and multi‑country benefits experience
• Deep knowledge of California and multi‑state leave regulations
• Demonstrated ability to partner with executive leaders and navigate complex employee relations issues

Core Skills

• Strategic thinking paired with strong operational execution
• Vendor and systems management expertise
• Financial and analytical acumen related to benefit costs and trends
• Exceptional collaboration, judgment, and discretion with sensitive matters
• Strong communication and change management capabilities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and enterprise HR systems
• Oversees the strategic design, development, and implementation of U.S and Global health and welfare plan program and modification, as necessary, to ensure benefit plans are competitive, compliant, and meet service level standards

Physical Requirements:

This role involves regular standing, walking, sitting, and the use of hands for handling or operating equipment. The employee may also need to reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and maintain visual, verbal, and auditory communication in a standard office environment and while working independently from remote locations. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.  This position requires the ability to travel independently overnight and/or work after hours as required by travel schedules or business needs. 

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Seeking talent near: Princeton, NJ ; San Diego, CA

Position Summary

The Associate Director, Vendor & Relationship Management will support and optimize strategic partnerships with clinical vendors, CROs, and functional service providers to ensure operational excellence, compliance, and value delivery across global clinical development programs. This role will drive vendor governance, performance management, and continuous improvement initiatives while collaborating cross functionally to support R&D business objectives and foster a culture of partnership and innovation.  The Associate Director will partner closely with R&D stakeholders, Procurement, Quality, Finance, and Legal to enable effective vendor oversight and consistent outsourcing practices across the Acadia R&D organization.

Primary Responsibilities

Vendor & Relationship Management

• Support the development and execution of vendor and supplier relationship management strategies, including identification and management of critical partners (CROs, central and specialty labs, functional service providers, clinical technologies, patient recruitment and retention vendors).

• Serve as a primary point of contact for vendor related operational issues, coordinating resolution and escalating unresolved matters through established governance pathways.

• Coordinate and facilitate, when appropriate, vendor governance, including operational and steering committee meetings.

• Develop and maintain supplier scorecards, dashboards, and KPIs to monitor vendor performance and identify trends and risks.

• Conduct routine business reviews with vendors to ensure alignment on priorities and performance expectations, partnering with Sourcing and Legal as needed.

Operational Oversight & Excellence

• Oversee vendor performance supporting outsourced clinical trials, through partnership with the Clinica Operations team. Ensure alignment with program timelines, budgets, and quality expectations.

• Partner with Clinical Operations, Clinical Supply Chain, Quality, Finance, and other cross functional teams to support timely and compliant delivery of services.

• Support inspection readiness activities, including audits, vendor oversight documentation, and CAPA development in collaboration with Quality.

• Contribute to process mapping, documentation, and implementation of standardized vendor oversight practices.

Innovation & Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve vendor performance, efficiency, and collaboration through data driven insights and process improvements.

• Support innovation initiatives within vendor relationships, including new operating models, technologies, or ways of working.

• Contribute to the development and rollout of best practices, standards, and tools for R&D vendor management.

• Identify opportunities for cost optimization, demand management, and improved vendor utilization.

Data, Reporting & Technology Enablement

• Support the development and maintenance of vendor performance reporting and dashboards.

• Analyze performance metrics to proactively identify risks, issues, and opportunities for improvement.

• Partner with internal teams to support implementation and optimization of vendor management tools and systems.

• Act as a mentor and subject matter resource for team members and matrixed stakeholders involved in vendor oversight.

• Foster strong, collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners to enable transparent communication and proactive issue resolution.

• Effectively influence stakeholders across a matrixed organization without direct authority.

• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Education/Experience/Skills

Bachelor’s degree in life science or a related field; Advanced degree preferred.  Targeting 8 years of experience in clinical trial operations, vendor/CRO oversight, supplier relationship management, or related roles within the biopharmaceutical industry.  Experience managing complex vendor relationships and supporting performance improvement initiatives required.  An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be considered.

Key Skills:

• Strong understanding of clinical trial operations and outsourced service models.

• Working knowledge of ICH GCP, regulatory requirements, and quality expectations for outsourced clinical activities.

• Strong analytical skills, including experience with supplier scorecards, KPIs, and performance dashboards.

• Experience in R&D outsourcing, vendor governance, or business operations functions.

• Exposure to financial management of outsourced services, including budgeting and accruals.

• Experience supporting audits, inspections, or inspection readiness activities.

• Familiarity with alliance or partnership management methodologies.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast paced, matrixed environment while managing multiple priorities and working cross-functionally.

• Willing and able to travel both domestically and internationally.

Physical Requirements

This role involves regular standing, walking, sitting, and the use of hands for handling or operating equipment. The employee may also need to reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and maintain visual, verbal, and auditory communication in a standard office environment and while working independently from remote locations. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.  This position requires the ability to travel independently overnight and/or work after hours as required by travel schedules or business needs.

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Please note that this position can be based in Princeton, NJ. Acadia's hybrid model requires this role to work in our office three days per week on average.

Position Summary

The Senior Manager, Field Force Effectiveness, will support Acadia’s commercial field teams within the Neuroscience franchise with strategic insights and data-driven recommendations. This role is critical in helping sales leadership to drive performance, identify opportunities within local geographies and support deployment strategies, including targeting, alignment and call-plan. This individual will collaborate closely with Sales, Marketing, Patient Support Services, and other cross-functional teams to help shape commercial decisions.The ideal candidate combines strong analytical capabilities with deep commercial understanding and the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders in a highly regulated environment.

Primary Responsibilities

• Analyze sales performance, promotional effectiveness, and sub-national market trends to inform commercial sales leadership on strategy, tactics, and business planning activities
• Optimize targeting & segmentation (HCPs, IDNs, accounts)
• Align field activity with brand strategy and lifecycle priorities
• Evaluate and refine reach/frequency and HCP engagement models
• Provide insights on territory performance, sales force effectiveness, and targeting optimization to support field force initiatives
• Collaborate across functions on strategic Omnichannel Campaigns and/or triggers, working closely with Field, Marketing, IT and Advanced Analytics
• Work with large datasets (e.g., internal HUB/SP, IQVIA, claims data, etc.) to develop & enhance dashboards, KPIs, business reports, presentations and run ad-hoc analysis
• Collaborate with field leadership on the administration and execution of sales force deployment activities including processing territory alignments, targeting, and call-planning efforts
• Support Brand Planning and Business Reviews, by partnering with field leadership and Neuroscience Brand teams
• Conduct pre/post analysis of field initiatives, field activities, and local market dynamics to assess impact and ROI
• Maintain data integrity and ensure alignment with compliance and regulatory standards
• Implement advanced analytics (predictive modeling, next-best-action)
• Translate data into clear, actionable insights for leadership and reps
• Perform other duties as assigned

Education/Experience/Skills

Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Business, Economics, Statistics, Life Sciences or related field. Targeting 6+ years of progressively responsible experience in analytics or business insights within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry. An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be considered.

Key Skills:

• Strong analytical skills with experience working with pharmaceutical data sets (e.g., internal HUB/SP, IQVIA XPT/DDD, Longitudinal claims data, CRM)
• Advance Proficiency in Excel, SQL, and BI tools such as Power BI, Tableau
• Working knowledge of sales operations, field force structure, marketing operations and/or commercial models in pharmaceuticals
• Strong communication with the ability to translate data into actionable business insights
• Experience collaborating cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Market Access, and Patient Services
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Experience with CRM and analytics tools (e.g., Veeva CRM, BI tools)
• Experience in specialty or rare disease pharmaceutical markets is strongly desired
• Knowledge of data privacy regulations and compliance in healthcare analytics
• Must be able to travel domestically on occasion

Physical Requirements

This role involves regular standing, walking, sitting, and the use of hands for handling or operating equipment. The employee may also need to reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and maintain visual, verbal, and auditory communication in a standard office environment and while working independently from remote locations. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.  This position requires the ability to travel independently overnight and/or work after hours as required by travel schedules or business needs.

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