Manager, Market Research

Acadia Pharmaceuticals • San Diego, CA

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

About Acadia Pharmaceuticals Acadia is committed to turning scientific promise into meaningful innovation that makes the difference for underserved neurological and rare disease communities around the world. Our commercial portfolio includes the first and only FDA-approved treatments for Parkinson’s disease psychosis and Rett syndrome. We are developing the next wave of therapeutic advancements with a robust and diverse pipeline that includes mid- to late-stage programs in Alzheimer’s disease psychosis and Lewy body dementia psychosis, along with earlier-stage programs that address other underserved patient needs. At Acadia, we’re here to be their difference. Position Summary 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level