Financial Leader for Research

1 day ago

Princeton, New Jersey, United States ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Full time
About Acadia Pharmaceuticals

Acadia Pharmaceuticals is a leading biopharmaceutical company dedicated to advancing breakthroughs in neuroscience to elevate life.

With a rich history of innovation, we have been working at the forefront of healthcare for over 30 years, bringing vital solutions to people who need them most.

We have developed and commercialized the first and only FDA-approved drug to treat hallucinations and delusions associated with Parkinson's disease psychosis and the first and only FDA-approved drug for the treatment of Rett syndrome.

Our clinical-stage development efforts are focused on Prader-Willi syndrome, Alzheimer's disease psychosis, and multiple other programs targeting neuropsychiatric symptoms in central nervous system disorders.

For more information, visit our website and follow us on LinkedIn and X.

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.

Position Summary:

This position will serve as the finance leader supporting all Research & Development activities, reporting to the Vice President of Strategic Finance.

The role will oversee all research programs from preclinical through late clinical stage as well as clinical manufacturing.

Key responsibilities include generating meaningful reporting and analytics, effectively communicating findings across all levels of the organization, and driving strong financial decision making.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Act as financial business partner with R&D organization, providing thought leadership and analysis for ongoing business initiatives.
  • Develop, maintain, and deliver financial reporting to R&D leadership team, driving continuous improvement in forecasting and reporting.
  • Own the clinical trial cost forecast for all ongoing and planned studies, working closely with clinical team.
  • Manage financial commitments for ongoing research collaboration agreements and contractual obligations.
  • Develop rolling multi-year program level forecast, supporting R&D prioritization.
  • Support clinical outsourcing team to proactively highlight vendor risks and opportunities and partake in CRO selection process and governance meetings.
  • Collaborate with Accounting to ensure GAAP compliance and adherence to company policies and procedures as well as reasonableness of accruals.
  • Understand corporate financial systems in order to effectively perform planning and analysis.
Education/Experience/Skills:
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance with CPA/CFA/MBA preferred.
  • Targeting 10 plus years of experience for Director level.
  • Targeting 12 plus years of experience in corporate finance, banking, or consulting with pharma experience in a clinical stage organization required for Senior Director level.
  • Understanding of R&D operations and clinical cost drivers.
  • High level of intellectual curiosity, with ability to identify business issues and proactively develop solutions.
  • Excellent financial analysis skills and ability to translate analyses into sound strategic recommendations.
  • Ability to think strategically and communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.
  • Ability to work in a results-oriented, project-driven, real-time team environment, prioritize projects and deliver quality results within tight time constraints.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation skills, and MS Office proficiency.
  • Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP).
  • Experience with NetSuite, Workday Adaptive Planning, and Oracle Cleartrial a plus.
Physical Requirements:

This role requires the ability to work in a standard office environment, with occasional lifting and/or moving up to 15 pounds.

What we offer you (US-Based Employees):
  • Competitive base, bonus, new hire and ongoing equity packages.
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 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.
  • 14 paid holidays plus one floating holiday of your choice, including office closure between December 24th and January 1st.
  • 10 days of paid sick time.
  • Paid parental leave.
  • Tuition assistance.
EEO Statement (US-Based Employees):

Acadia is committed to building a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and innovative company, and we are looking for the best candidate for the job.

We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply, and we are committed to providing 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.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation.

Please note that reasonable accommodations granted throughout the recruiting process are not guaranteed to be the same accommodation given if hired.

A new request will need to be submitted for any ADA accommodations after starting employment.

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