Director, HCP Marketing

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.

Please note that this position is based in either San Diego, CA, Princeton, NJ or San Francisco, CA. Acadia's hybrid model requires this role to work in our office three days per week on average.

Position Summary

The Director, HCP Marketing leads the strategy and execution of healthcare provider–focused marketing to drive brand performance and commercialization. This role owns HCP brand strategy, messaging, and integrated multi-channel plans across field sales, peer-to-peer, digital, and non-personal channels. They translate clinical data, market insights, and competitive intelligence into actionable strategies, while partnering closely with Medical Affairs, Sales, Market Access, and Consumer Marketing to ensure strong alignment and field impact. The role also leads KOL engagement, advisory boards, congress strategy, and agency management, while overseeing HCP media, measuring performance, and managing budget. Operating as both a strategic leader and hands-on contributor, this person drives brand planning, ensures compliant execution (MLR), and continuously optimizes programs to meet business goals in a complex, fast-paced environment.

Primary Responsibilities

• Functions as both a strategic leader and hands-on contributor within the HCP marketing/brand team
• Drives cross-functional brand planning and aligns stakeholders across Commercial, Medical, and Market Access
• Translates clinical data, market research, and competitive insights into actionable commercial strategy
• Leads peer-to-peer marketing strategy and execution
• Partners with Sales, Training, and Market Access to optimize promotional materials and field effectiveness
• Owns KOL strategy, builds external relationships, and leads advisory board execution in partnership with Medical
• Oversees congress strategy, exhibits, and key marketing-led external engagements
• Leads HCP media and digital strategy, continuously measuring performance and optimizing impact; manages agencies and HCP marketing budget while ensuring MLR compliance
• Leads the brand strategy and message evolution as well as the development of promotional materials to execute brand strategy across channels including Community based sales team, LTC sales, and non-personal promotion
• Other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience/Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, health care, business administration or related or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be considered.   MBA with emphasis in Marketing, Brand Management, Healthcare marketing or Market Research strongly preferred.  A minimum of 10 years marketing, with at least 8 years of progressively responsible experience and advancement within pharmaceutical or biotech industry.  A minimum of 2 years in a leadership role required.  Neurology therapeutic experience preferred but not required.
• Strong Biopharmaceutical brand management experience and demonstrated multi-channel tactical expertise.
• Experience interfacing with medical affairs.
• Ability to work successfully in a dynamic, fast paced, team-oriented environment.
• Negotiating skills, specifically with business partners or management and influencing senior level leaders regarding matters of significance to the organization.
• Proficiency at creating and communicating a clear vision among team members effectively aligning resources and activities to achieve functional area and/or organizational goals.
• Ability to travel up to 40% of time.

Physical Requirements

This role involves regular standing, walking, sitting, and the use of hands for handling or operating equipment. The employee may also need to reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and maintain visual, verbal, and auditory communication in a standard office environment and while working independently from remote locations. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.  This position requires the ability to travel independently overnight and/or work after hours as required by travel schedules or business needs. 

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In addition to a competitive base salary, this position is also eligible for discretionary bonus and equity awards based on factors such as individual and organizational performance. Actual amounts will vary depending on experience, performance, and location. 

Salary Range$198,600—$248,200 USD

What we offer US-based Employees:

• 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

EEO Statement (US-based Employees): Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications in the exact way they are described in job postings. We are committed to building a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and innovative company, and we are looking for the BEST candidate for the job. That candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background or may meet the qualifications in a different way. We strongly encourage you to apply, especially if the reason you are the best candidate isn’t exactly what we describe here.

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