Acadia Pharmaceuticals

Acadia Pharmaceuticals

Develops therapies for neurological disorders

About

Acadia Pharmaceuticals develops therapies for neurological disorders, focusing on conditions like Parkinson's disease, schizophrenia, and Rett syndrome. The company conducts extensive research and clinical trials to create drugs that are safe and effective, seeking approval from regulatory bodies like the FDA before bringing them to market. Acadia stands out from competitors by concentrating on areas with significant unmet medical needs and forming strategic partnerships to enhance its research and market presence. The goal of Acadia Pharmaceuticals is to improve the quality of life for patients suffering from challenging neurological diseases through effective treatments.

Company Stage

Acquired

Employees

501-1,000

Industries

Biotechnology, Healthcare

Total Funding

$813.4M

Headquarters

Dallas, Texas

Founded

1993


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What believers are saying

  • Acadia's recent Health Canada approval for Daybue boosts its market presence in Canada.
  • The exclusive license agreement with Saniona expands Acadia's drug portfolio with SAN711.
  • Hiring Thomas Andrew Garner as CCO strengthens Acadia's commercial leadership team.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition in CNS drugs may impact Acadia's market share and growth.
  • Regulatory challenges could delay or prevent new drug approvals, affecting revenue.
  • High drug development costs may strain financial resources if trials are unsuccessful.

What makes Acadia Pharmaceuticals unique

  • Acadia focuses on unmet needs in neurological disorders like Parkinson's and Rett syndrome.
  • The company has a strong R&D pipeline with four product candidates in development.
  • Acadia collaborates with partners like Biovail to enhance drug development and commercialization.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

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