Associate Director Toxicology

Benefits

Parental leave

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Non-birth-parent leave

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Family-building benefits

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• Adoption assistance: Not verified
• Surrogacy assistance: Not verified

Mental health support

Offered From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Relocation assistance

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Childcare support

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Learning budget

Offered From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Verification

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Salary

$155K-$193K From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

401(k) match

Reported from DOL Form 5500 industry filing (not employer-specific)

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Market context

U.S. role benchmark (BLS OEWS)

$81,444 U.S. median for this role

Projected growth (BLS Employment Projections)

+6.9% - Faster than average

114% above the BLS role benchmark for healthcare aggregate.

Matched to SOC 29-1141 - Healthcare aggregate by role bucket.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2024 and Employment Projections, 2024-2034.

Role

Role function

Healthcare From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Seniority

Director Plus From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Schedule

Shift type

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Weekend work

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Company

Equity

Offered Verified - SEC 10-K source checked Jun 20, 2026

Application

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Assessment

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Deadline

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About this role

Associate Director Toxicology Princeton, New Jersey, United States; San Diego, California, United States; South San Francisco, California, United States About Acadia Pharmaceuticals Acadia is committed to turning scientific promise into meaningful innovation that makes the difference for underserved neurological and rare disease communities around the world. Our commercial portfolio includes the first and only FDA-approved treatments for Parkinson's disease psychosis and Rett syndrome. We are developing the next wave of therapeutic advancements with a robust and diverse pipeline that includes mid- to late-stage programs in Alzheimer's disease psychosis and Lewy body dementia psychosis, along with earlier-stage programs that address other underserved patient needs. At Acadia, we're here to be their difference. 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 Associate Director will be responsible for the oversight of Translational Science preclinical safety assessment/toxicology deliverables, with a clear understanding of functional interdependence 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. Collaborate cross‑functionally to conduct basic research and development, including designing and overseeing preclinical safety and toxicology studies in support of diverse projects and long-term company objectives. Ensure timely and effective communication of project status and issues to drive alignment and successful completion of team goals and deliverables. Primary Responsibilities - Plans experimental safety

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