Director, Clinical Development
Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. · Princeton, New Jersey, United States; San Diego, California, United States; South San Francisco, California, United States
Posted 21 days ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 21 days Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc.'s roles stay open a median of 33 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 7% of Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc.'s roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc.
- high 16 stale, 3 reposted of 44 open
- Hiring momentum
- 80 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc.'s own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc..
About this role
The Director of Clinical Development at Acadia Pharmaceuticals will lead the execution of clinical development strategies for neuropsychiatric disorders and rare diseases. This role involves creating global clinical development plans, overseeing clinical study implementation, and collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure successful program delivery. The position also includes regulatory interactions and maintaining relationships with key opinion leaders in the field.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
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What you need
- MD or equivalent required
- 3 years of relevant medical/clinical practice, related research, or academic experience within the pharmaceutical industry
- Experience with medical monitoring, clinical research, and development plans
- Established relationships with thought leaders in depression and mood disorders
- Experience in rare disease and/or neurology
- Demonstrated leadership in a cross-functional team environment
Nice to have
- Board Certified/Eligible strongly preferred
- Experience interacting with senior leaders and global regulatory agencies
What you get
- 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
Worth weighing
- Hybrid model requires in-office work three days per week
- Salary range provided, but actual amounts may vary based on experience and location
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