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Director, Global Program Lead, External Innovation & Due Diligence

Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Location
Princeton, New Jersey, United States; San Diego, California, United States; South San Francisco, California, United States
Posted
23 days ago
Department
External Innovation
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific discipline
  • 10-12 years of industry experience in the pharma or biotech industry
  • Experience in global R&D program management (clinical-stage assets)
  • Experience with clinical-stage assets
  • Strong scientific expertise to evaluate complex clinical and preclinical data
  • Ability to synthesize complex information into clear, actionable insights for senior stakeholders
Nice to have
  • Advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, MD, or Master’s)
  • Experience in neuroscience and/or rare disease
  • Experience leading cross-functional asset evaluations and drug development strategy initiatives
What the job really is

The Director, Global Program Lead for External Innovation & Due Diligence at Acadia Pharmaceuticals will oversee R&D project management for external opportunity evaluations, focusing on clinical-stage assets. This role involves leading cross-functional teams to assess scientific, clinical, and financial aspects of potential investments, developing integrated development scenarios, and providing strategic recommendations to senior leadership.

Benefits
  • Competitive base salary
  • Discretionary bonus and equity awards
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Employer-paid life, disability, business travel and EAP coverage
  • 401(k) Plan with a fully vested company match 1:1 up to 5%
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a 2-year purchase price lock-in
Things to weigh
  • Hybrid model requires in-office work three days per week on average
  • Salary range provided is broad and dependent on experience, performance, and location
  • Role involves significant cross-functional coordination which may require strong interpersonal skills
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