Sr. Administrative Assistant

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 San Diego, CA. Acadia's hybrid model requires this role to work in our office three days per week on average.

Partnering closely with senior leaders, this role delivers advanced administrative support while driving special projects and managing complex, high-priority work. You'll be trusted with confidential matters and play a key role in keeping teams organized, efficient, and moving forward.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manages administrative support for assigned leaders and/or client groups. May back up administrative colleagues during surge activities or absences.
• Coordinates and manages calendars for assigned leaders.
• Manages travel arrangements for assigned leaders, including domestic and international travel.
• Handles business/company and personnel details of a confidential and sensitive nature.
• Assembles and prepares information from a variety of sources to prepare reports, correspondence and/or memorandums.
• Coordinates logistics for on/off-site meetings and conferences, including high-priority meetings and other key company events.
• Reconciles and manages expense reports through Concur/corporate credit cards for leaders.
• Prepares scope of work, contracts, purchase order, master service agreements and other department-related documents. Collaborates with appropriate colleagues and departments to ensure work is accurately completed.
• Support interdepartmental and/or cross-functional projects and collaborate with other administrative staff to share best practices and coordinate initiatives.
• Performs administration responsibilities and other assignments as directed.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma; degree preferred.
• Targeting 4 years related administrative experience supporting senior leadership within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry.
• An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be considered.

Key Skills:

• Experience working with senior-level leaders within and outside the company.
• Experience with administrative support and execution of leadership presentations.
• Ability to independently think through a project or task of diverse complexity and execute, with little to no guidance.
• Excellent professional ethics, integrity and the ability to maintain confidentiality of subjects that require restriction of communication beyond identified parties.
• Must be able to independently manage schedules, coordinate multiple projects, priorities, and resources in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including tact, diplomacy, and judgment.
• Highly skilled and proficient with all MS Suites programs, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong organizational skills with comprehensive follow-through and a high-level of attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate information and ideas within and outside the department.
• Ability to work accurately, under pressure, and follow instructions.
• Able to put forth own ideas and gain understanding from others and provide recommendations in a clear and concise manner.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical terminology is helpful.
• Ability to travel as needed, on occasions.

Scope

Has a substantial understanding of administrative responsibilities and applies knowledge and skills to complete a wide range of tasks. Uses company objectives to resolve issues in effective ways. Demonstrates and exercises sound judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining results. Works on moderately difficult issues where analysis of situations requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors. Normally receives little to no instructions on day-to-day work and general instructions on new assignments.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, see, talk or hear in a standard office environment and independently from remote locations. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Ability to travel independently overnight and work after hours if required by travel schedule 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

$30.87-$38.61 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.

It is the policy of Acadia to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and employment applicants without regard to considerations of race, including related to hairstyle, color, religion or religious creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, gender transition, country of origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, legally-protected medical condition or information, marital status, domestic partner status, family care status, military caregiver status, veteran or military status (including reserve status, National Guard status, and military service or obligation), status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, enrollment in a public assistance program, or any basis protected under federal, state or local law.

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