Director, R&D AI, Insights & Analytics
Acadia Pharmaceuticals
September 08, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (South San Francisco, CA)
Worldwide
Clinical Research and Development
Role: Lead strategy and execution of data, analytics, AI, and insights initiatives within R&D to transform drug development processes. Responsibilities: define and implement data governance, develop modern data platforms, drive AI-enabled solutions, and support clinical performance metrics and benchmarking. Collaborate with R&D functions, external partners, and enterprise teams; shape future R&D data infrastructure and enable scalable AI innovations. Requirements: Bachelorβs in Data Science, Computer Science, or related; 10+ years in R&D analytics, digital transformation, or AI solutions within pharma/biotech. Experience with data governance, cloud platforms (e.g., Snowflake, Azure, AWS), clinical data standards (e.g., SDTM, CDISC), and AI/ML applications in life sciences. HighValue: extensive R&D data strategy, clinical trial analytics, AI/ML deployment, and cross-functional leadership. Travel: willingness for domestic/international travel; remote/hybrid work potential.