Senior Director, Clinical Development

Position Summary Join Acadia as a Senior Director, Clinical Development to provide scientific and medical leadership across clinical development programs, guiding strategy, study execution, and regulatory interactions for innovative CNS therapies. Primary Responsibilities Create and execute global clinical development plans. Oversee clinical studies: synopsis/protocol development, medical monitoring, data analysis, and final reports. Build relationships with investigators, thought leaders, centers of excellence, and internal stakeholders. Partner with sites to support study awareness, patient recruitment, and quality of study conduct. Communicate program issues/results to internal and external stakeholders. Support regulatory interactions, including submissions and presentations. Provide clinical/scientific expertise to transition compounds from discovery through development and life-cycle management. Review business development opportunities and translate business needs into cost-effective, regulatory-compliant strategies. Ensure compliance with local/international regulations, GCP, and company policies/procedures. Education/Experience/Skills MD, MD-PhD, or equivalent required; Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry or Neurology. 5+ years industry experience across several development phases (desired). CNS clinical research experience required (development plans/studies); neurodegenerative/psychiatric experience preferred. Established relationships with thought leaders/investigators in relevant therapeutic areas. Ability to work in geographically diverse teams; strong oral/written communication. Motivated, self-driven, dependable; domestic/international travel as needed. Benefits Medical, dental, and vision insurance employer-paid life/disability/EAP 401(k) match 1:1 up to 5% ESPP (2-year lock-in) 15+ vacation days 13–15 paid holidays 10 paid sick days paid parental leave tuition assistance. #J-18808-Ljbffr