Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. · 11 hours ago
Associate Director, Competitive Intelligence
San Diego, California, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$157K/yr - $197K/yr
8+ years expAcadia Pharmaceuticals is dedicated to innovative treatments for underserved neurological and rare disease communities. The Associate Director of Competitive Intelligence will be responsible for gathering and analyzing market intelligence to support business decisions across various therapeutic areas and product lifecycles, providing strategic insights to cross-functional teams.
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Responsibilities
Develop and lead CI plans across key therapeutic areas, supporting early- to late-stage assets and marketed products. This includes leading CI initiatives to support internal product launches, lifecycle management, and portfolio optimization
Continuously monitor, evaluate and synthesize competitive product and market developments (e.g., clinical trials, regulatory decisions, M&A activity, product launches, pricing/reimbursement, KOL sentiment, etc.)
Analyze and synthesize data to generate actionable CI insights; create high-quality CI deliverables such as landscape assessments, competitor profiles, SWOT analyses, and strategic implications
Lead and/or manage third-party vendors to conduct primary intelligence (e.g., expert interviews, conference coverage) and synthesize secondary data sources (e.g., AlphaSense, EvaluatePharma, GlobalData, PubMed, other databases, news, publications)
Plan, execute, and report on intelligence gathering at major medical and scientific conferences
Partner with market research, brand marketing and new product teams to help lead strategic planning sessions, including competitor simulations and war games to stress-test assumptions and inform strategic planning
Partner with Commercial, Medical, Market Access, R&D, Regulatory, Business Development and Investor Relations teams to align CI efforts with strategic needs
Present findings and strategic implications to senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders in a clear, concise, and impactful manner
Other responsibilities as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in life sciences, pharmacy, business administration, or a related field
Targeting 8 years of experience in competitive intelligence, market research, strategic analysis, or related functions within a pharmaceutical or biotech environment
In-depth knowledge of drug development, commercialization, and regulatory pathways required
Experience managing vendors and budgets
Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment
Proficient in tools such as EvaluatePharma, Cortellis, Trialtrove, GlobalData, AlphaSense or similar databases
High level of business acumen and executive presence
Strategic thinker with a curious mindset and a proactive approach to problem-solving
Comfortable navigating ambiguity and fast-paced environments
Passion for continuous learning and keeping up with industry trends
Ability to influence without authority and foster collaboration across teams
Must be able and willing to travel on occasion
Preferred
Advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, MBA, or MS) strongly preferred
Experience across multiple therapeutic areas is a plus
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
Company
Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Acadia Pharmaceuticals develops and commercializes small molecule drugs for the treatment of central nervous system disorders.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$811.73MKey Investors
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and StrokeOxford Bioscience PartnersNational Institute of Mental Health
2019-09-17Post Ipo Equity· $287.5M
2018-11-30Post Ipo Equity· $316.25M
2013-01-02Post Ipo Equity· $86.39M
Leadership Team
Catherine Adams
Chief Executive Officer
Steve Davis
President and CEO
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