Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Senior Specialist, Market Research

San Diego, California, United States · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$94k-$126kDetected 12 days ago
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About the role

  • Contribute to maintaining a centralized insights repository and market research knowledge library.
  • Stay current on market research methodologies and industry best practices.
  • 3-5+ years of market research experience, preferably within pharmaceutical or biotech organizations

Responsibilities

  • The Senior Specialist translates research findings into actionable insights that help drive informed business decisions.
  • Support the planning and execution of qualitative and quantitative market research initiatives for in-line brands and pipeline assets.
  • Manage day-to-day execution of market research projects, including RFP development, vendor coordination, study logistics, timeline management, and project tracking.
  • Partner with external vendors to ensure high-quality research execution, on-time delivery, and adherence to project objectives.
  • Analyze research findings and develop clear, concise reports and presentations that communicate actionable customer insights.
  • Present research findings to cross-functional teams and support discussions around business implications.
  • Collaborate with commercial, marketing, forecasting, analytics, and other cross-functional partners to integrate customer insights into business planning.
  • Partner with media agencies to evaluate DTC and communication performance and summarize key optimization opportunities.
  • We are committed to building a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and innovative company, and we are looking for the BEST candidate for the job.

Requirements

  • This position requires the ability to travel independently overnight and/or work after hours as required by travel schedules or business needs.
  • Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, life sciences, or a related field
  • Familiarity with secondary market research and competitive intelligence resources.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel.
  • Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed.

Skills

  • Education/Experience/Skills
  • Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills.

Compensation

  • $94,000 - $126,100 USD

Benefits

  • Competitive base, bonus, new hire and ongoing equity packages
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Employer-paid life, disability, business travel and EAP coverage
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a 2-year purchase price lock-in
  • 15+ vacation days
  • Paid parental leave benefit
  • Tuition assistance

Equal opportunity

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • As an equal opportunity employer, Acadia is committed to a diverse workforce.

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