Senior Director, Clinical Development

Role: Senior Director of Clinical Development responsible for leading and shaping global clinical strategies for neuropsychiatric and rare disease therapies at Acadia. Core responsibilities include designing and executing clinical plans, overseeing study conduct, maintaining stakeholder relationships, supporting regulatory interactions, and guiding compounds from discovery through clinical development. Requirements: MD or equivalent, with 5+ years of clinical, research, or pharmaceutical industry experience, ideally in neurology, neuropsychiatric, or rare diseases. Preferred skills include experience with medical monitoring, clinical study design, multi-phase development, and established relationships within depression or mood disorder communities. High-value details: focus on neuropsychiatric disorders, rare diseases, biologic or small-molecule modalities, with involvement across clinical phases, regulatory submissions, and international collaborations. The role entails leadership within a cross-functional, geographically dispersed team, with travel expectations. The position is based in the US and involves regular travel, supporting ongoing innovation in underserved neurological and psychiatric conditions.