Senior Director, Clinical Development
Acadia Pharmaceuticals
September 05, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (South San Francisco, CA)
Worldwide
Clinical Research and Development
Role: Senior Director, Clinical Development leading neurodegenerative and psychiatric disorder programs. Responsibilities include creating and executing global clinical development plans, overseeing study design, medical monitoring, data analysis, and regulatory interactions. They will foster relationships with investigators and thought leaders, support trial site activities, and contribute to regulatory submissions. The role involves providing scientific and clinical expertise to advance compounds from discovery through lifecycle management, ensuring compliance with GxP and regulatory standards. Qualifications: MD, MD-PhD, or equivalent in Psychiatry or Neurology; 5+ years industry experience across multiple development phases; CNS clinical research experience, particularly in neurodegenerative and/or psychiatric disorders; established relationships with key opinion leaders. HighValue: CNS therapeutic areas, neurodegenerative and psychiatric conditions, early to late-stage clinical development, regulatory engagement, global trial oversight, hybrid work model with 3 days onsite in San Diego, Princeton, or San Francisco; travel required.