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.

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Senior Administrative Assistant to provide advanced support to senior leaders and their teams. This role manages complex administrative activities, coordinates critical business operations, and handles confidential information with professionalism and discretion. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, anticipates business needs, and contributes to the success of both leadership and cross-functional teams.

Primary Responsibilities

Provide administrative support to assigned leaders and business functions, including coverage for administrative team members as needed
Manage complex calendars, scheduling priorities, and meeting coordination for senior leaders
Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements, including itineraries and logistics
Prepare reports, presentations, correspondence, and other business documents using information from multiple sources
Coordinate logistics for on-site and off-site meetings, conferences, leadership events, and company functions
Process and reconcile expense reports and corporate credit card transactions through Concur
Prepare and manage department-related documentation, including contracts, purchase orders, scopes of work, and service agreements
Track departmental expenses and support budget management activities
Partner with cross-functional teams to support projects, initiatives, and operational priorities
Perform other duties as assigned

Education/Experience/Skills

High school diploma required; associate's or bachelor's degree preferred
Minimum 4 years of administrative experience supporting senior-level leaders
Experience supporting senior-level leaders and working with internal and external stakeholders
Experience preparing presentations, reports, and business correspondence
Ability to independently manage complex schedules, competing priorities, and multiple projects
Experience handling confidential and sensitive business information
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Experience coordinating meetings, events, and travel arrangements, including international travel
Experience processing expense reports and managing business expenses through Concur or similar systems
Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and follow-through
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
Ability to travel occasionally as business needs require

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, see, talk or hear in a standard office environment and independently from remote locations. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Ability to travel independently overnight and work after hours if required by travel schedule 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

$30.87—$38.61 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.

It is the policy of Acadia to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and employment applicants without regard to considerations of race, including related to hairstyle, color, religion or religious creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, gender transition, country of origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, legally-protected medical condition or information, marital status, domestic partner status, family care status, military caregiver status, veteran or military status (including reserve status, National Guard status, and military service or obligation), status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, enrollment in a public assistance program, or any basis protected under federal, state or local law.

As an equal opportunity employer, Acadia is committed to a diverse workforce. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. Furthermore, you may request additional support if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access Acadia’s career website due to your disability, along with any accommodations throughout the interview process. To request or inquire about your reasonable accommodation, please complete our Reasonable Accommodation Request Form or contact us at [email protected] or 858-261-2923.

Please note that reasonable accommodations granted throughout the recruiting process are not guaranteed to be the same accommodations given if hired. A new request will need to be submitted for any ADA accommodations after starting employment.

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Notice to Search Firms/Third-Party Recruitment Agencies (Recruiters): The Talent Acquisition team manages the recruitment and employment process for Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. (“Acadia”). Acadia does not accept resumes from recruiters or search firms without an executed search agreement in place. Resumes sent to Acadia employees in the absence of an executed search agreement will not obligate Acadia in any way with respect to the future employment of those individuals or potential remuneration to any recruiter or search firm. Candidates should never be submitted directly to our hiring managers or employees.

Salary Range 30.87 - 38.61 USD

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