Senior Specialist, Market Research

Manager, Market Research

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.

Primary 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

Education/Experience/Skills

• 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

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.

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: $113,000$141,800 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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