Sr. Director, Alliance Management

Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc.•San Diego, CA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

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. Please note that this position can be based in Princeton, NJ or San Diego, CA. Acadia's hybrid model requires this role to work in our office three days per week on average. The Senior Director contributes to innovation at Acadia by developing and managing strategic collaborations, ensuring that Acadia has access to a pipeline of new pharmaceutical targets, pipeline assets, translational capabilities, and technologies, supporting the execution of our business strategy. The Senior Director will establish and oversee partnership and integration management to secure consistent internal and external communication, coordination of alliance activities and tracking milestones and deliverables. The Senior Director provides strong oversight, enabling and monitoring the full range of alliance management activities. They are consulted and actively involved in deal negotiations, steer complex governance structures, and are responsible for a diverse and complex portfolio of alliances. The Senior Director shows strong communication skills, contextual understanding, has the ability to influence across matrix and cross-culturally, and shows strong contractual understanding. Collaborates and influences functional leads and other key internal stakeholders on operational and strategic priorities to promote collaboration and creativity to achieve alliance goals. Monitors and influences internal operations to minimize potential risks and maximize partner satisfaction.

Requirements

Ph.D. or MD required within medicine, science, pharmacy or similar
10+ years’ experience in alliance/partnership management from the pharmaceutical or biotech industry with a proven track record in collaborating across organizations and cultures. Skilled in conducting productive meetings and collaboration
Knowledge of and prior experience in multiple functions within pharma or biotech industry
Excellent intercultural awareness and diplomacy skills
Strong networking and communication skills
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
High personal integrity and impeccable values and behaviors so as to be an Ambassador for Acadia as Partner of Choice
Knowledge and experience of managing projects along the value chain and managing upwards
Fully fluent in English (written and spoken)

Responsibilities

Manage significant portfolio of alliances towards agreed milestones and outcomes
Develop, suggest, and champion new alliances in alignment with strategy
In collaboration with relevant cross-functional. colleagues ensure alignment between collaborations and portfolio management processes, to ensure maximal portfolio impact
In collaboration with Finance and Business support functions, ensure budget and resource allocation processes
Ensure successful planning and execution of alliances reviews
In collaboration with relevant colleagues ensure that all relevant contracts relating to the alliances are successfully managed and cross-functional colleagues operate in full compliance
Play a leadership role in contract amendment negotiations and ‘repeat business’ with existing partners
Maintain a close dialogue with key stakeholders at relevant universities and biotech companies
Represent Acadia in various external organizations, and steering committees relating to university, biotech and pharma collaborations

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