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Senior Director, Clinical Development

Acadia Pharmaceuticals
September 06, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (Princeton, NJ)
Worldwide
Clinical Research and Development
Role: Senior Director, Clinical Development responsible for leading global clinical programs in neurodegenerative and psychiatric disorders. Objectives include developing and executing clinical strategies, overseeing study design, and supporting regulatory interactions. Responsibilities encompass managing study planning and execution, fostering relationships with investigators and thought leaders, and ensuring compliance with GxP and regulatory standards. Qualifications: MD or MD-PhD, Board Certified/Eligible in Psychiatry or Neurology, 5+ years industry experience across clinical phases, CNS clinical research expertise, and established professional relationships in neuropsychiatric fields. Preferred: experience in neurodegenerative or psychiatric disorder development, and familiarity with CNS trial modalities. High-Value: CNS therapeutics, neurodegenerative/psychiatric indications, clinical phases from early to late-stage, regulatory engagement, and cross-functional collaboration. Work setup: hybrid model in San Diego, Princeton, or San Francisco; travel required.