Director, Consumer Marketing

Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc.· Princeton, New Jersey, United States; San Diego, California, United States· Marketing

Posted 2026-11-02

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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.

Please note that this position is based in Princeton, NJ or San Diego, CA. Acadia's hybrid model requires this role to work in our office three days per week on average.

The Director, Consumer Marketing drives the consumer media strategy for NUPLAZID®, a brand that makes a real difference for people living with Parkinson's disease psychosis and the people who care for them. You'll lead media planning and analytics, manage the brand's consumer materials and website, and work with Customer Insights & Performance to turn research and reporting into smarter marketing decisions.

Key Responsibilities:

Leads the digital marketing strategy for consumer disease education and branded tactics.
Establish consumer marketing KPIs, monitor campaign and program performance, and use data and insights to optimize engagement, conversion, persistence, satisfaction, and return on investment.
Manage agency partners, including scope, budget, timelines, quality and performance, while ensuring resources are allocated against the highest strategic priorities.
Lead the development and execution of consumer promotions across digital, social, CRM, media, print, and sales, ensuring consistent and connected experience.
Partner with Payer, Value and Access (PVA) team on consumer facing messaging for Acadia Connect
Leads and manages consumer facing congresses which includes, development of the booth, consumer ad boards, educational programming and patient/caregiver education materials .
Leads the strategy of search engine optimization (SEO)/search engine marketing (SEM) GEO/AEO activities to drive engagement.
Monitors progress of approved plans and adjusts as necessary following in-depth analytics and ROI analysis.
Responsible for ensuring that all medical, legal and regulatory (MLR) processes are followed and all programs are compliant and aligned with corporate policies.
Other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in marketing or related; MBA highly preferred with emphasis Brand Management, Consumer Marketing or Consumer Market Research
Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience and advancement within pharmaceutical or biotech industry. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
A minimum of 6 years in a brand marketing experience.
Neurology therapeutic experience preferred but not required.
Previous experience in a product manager’s role preferred but not required.

Required Skills:

Recent, launch experience or major new indication launch experience preferred.
Strong Biopharma brand management and demonstrated multi-channel digital expertise.
Ability to process, integrate, and succinctly communicate large amounts of information, including comfort with data analytics and data-driven decision making.
Demonstrated ability to work in a dynamic, fast paced, team-oriented environment.
Strong leadership and collaboration skills including influencing with and without authority and working across cross functional teams.
Exceptional communicator with strong verbal, written, and presentation skills
.Ability to travel up to 30% of time.

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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

$198,300—$247,900 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.

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