Manager, Market Research

Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc.•San Diego, CA

5d•$113,000 - $141,800•Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager, Market Research leads the planning and execution of primary and secondary research to generate customer insights that shape commercial strategy across Acadia’s therapeutic portfolio. This role partners closely with the Director of Market Research, cross‑functional stakeholders, and external vendors to support in‑market brands, pipeline development, product launches, lifecycle management, and business development initiatives. The role serves as a strategic thought partner, translating complex research findings into clear, actionable recommendations for senior leadership.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, life sciences, or a related field
5+ years of market research experience, preferably within pharmaceutical or biotech organizations
Demonstrated experience managing qualitative and quantitative primary research methodologies
Experience supporting commercial brand teams, pipeline assets, or product launches
Experience managing external research vendors and cross‑functional stakeholders
Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally as required

Responsibilities

Lead end‑to‑end qualitative and quantitative market research initiatives supporting in‑line brands and pipeline assets
Manage all phases of research execution including RFP development, vendor selection, contracting, study design, stimulus development, and project oversight
Oversee research budgets, timelines, and deliverables to ensure high‑quality and on‑time execution
Analyze research data and develop insights, reports, and executive‑level presentations for cross‑functional partners
Present research findings and strategic implications to brand teams and internal stakeholders
Partner with media agencies to evaluate DTC and communication performance and translate analytics into optimization insights
Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, and Drug Safety to ensure adherence to regulatory and ethical standards
Develop and maintain a centralized insights repository and market research knowledge library to support institutional learning and leadership decision‑making
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

Competitive base, bonus, new hire and ongoing equity packages
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Employer-paid life, disability, business travel and EAP coverage
401(k) Plan with a fully vested company match 1:1 up to 5%
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a 2-year purchase price lock-in
15+ vacation days
13 -15 paid holidays, including office closure between December 24th and January 1st
10 days of paid sick time
Paid parental leave benefit
Tuition assistance