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. Seeking talent near: Princeton, NJ : San Diego, CA Position Summary: The Associate Director, Business Development will work collaboratively with a variety of company functions including External Innovation (Acadia’s R D Search and Evaluation team), Commercial, and Finance as well as external resources to review, landscape, identify and evaluate external assets to support and enhance the Acadia portfolio. We are seeking an individual with strong analytical and evaluation skills including data gathering and analysis, financial modeling experience and related analysis, competitive intelligence and scientific/commercial analysis of companies and programs in the pharmaceutical and biotech industry, as well as experience with BD transactions.

The person in this role must have experience in identifying and analyzing the value of companies and programs within the pharmaceutical industry, building a business case for potential BD opportunities, and working with Executive management to implement corporate Business Development (BD) strategies.

Responsibilities

: Conducts extensive searches using industry resources to identify and evaluate potential BD opportunities. Constructs forecasts, recommendations and strategic/tactical plans based on business data and market knowledge. Develop a solid business case and provide other general support for BD transactions including scientific, commercial and financial considerations.

Conducts search efforts to identify business development acquisition or in-licensing opportunities. Role supports and coordinates activities related to the search, identification, competitive intelligence, and business case for potential transactions, working with the External Innovation and Commercial teams who lead the scientific and commercial assessments, which are incorporated into the overall deal package by BD. Performs in-depth evaluations, interpreting competitive landscape and analysis of financial data.

, future markets, product performance, customers compliance and competitors). Works with Finance to create forecasting and deal evaluation models. Maintains awareness and knowledge of product strategy to assess fit of potential candidates.

Stays abreast of emerging healthcare pharmaceutical industry trends and assess their potential impact on business strategies. Education/Experience/Skills: Targeting a minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience within consulting, venture capital or investment banking with a focus on valuation of and strategic transactions related to of therapeutics/companies in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry. ), or an MBA or functional equivalent, is required.

Experience in the rare disease and CNS space. A combination of relevant education and applicable job experience may be considered. Must possess: Scientific knowledge of industry sub-segments of CNS, Neurology or Orphan/Rare disease as well as industry functional areas of R D, Clinical Development and Commercial/New Product Planning.