Senior Director, Clinical Development
Acadia Pharmaceuticals
August 26, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (San Diego, CA)
Worldwide
Clinical Research and Development
Role: Senior Director, Clinical Development, leading neuropsychiatric and rare disease therapy programs. Responsibilities include developing and executing global clinical strategies, overseeing study design and execution, maintaining stakeholder relationships, supporting regulatory interactions, and guiding transition from discovery to full development. Requirements: MD or equivalent, ideally Board Certified, with 5+ years in clinical practice, research, or pharma industry, particularly within neurology or rare diseases. Experience in medical monitoring, clinical research, and multiple development phases is preferred. HighValue: focus on neuropsychiatric disorders and rare diseases, with involvement in late-stage clinical development, regulatory submissions, and cross-functional leadership. Work setup: likely hybrid with domestic and international travel.