(Senior) Director Clinical Research

Benefits

Parental leave

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Non-birth-parent leave

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Family-building benefits

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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

$240K-$300K From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

401(k) match

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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

232% above the BLS role benchmark for healthcare aggregate.

Posted salary is far from this role benchmark; treat it as low confidence.

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

Company stage

Public-company From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

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

(Senior) Director Clinical Research Princeton, New Jersey, United States; San Diego, 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. 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,

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