Director, Regulatory Affairs Advertising & Promotion
Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc.
| Company | Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. |
| Category | Legal & Compliance |
| Location | Princeton |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Director |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 2 Jul 2026 |
| Last verified | 9 Aug 2026 |
| Source | Employer ATS (greenhouse) |
Description
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 can be based in San Diego, CA; Princeton, NJ; San Francisco, CA. Acadia's hybrid model requires this role to work in our office an average of 3 days per week.
Position Summary
Join a highly visible Regulatory Affairs team where you'll help shape promotional strategy for innovative therapies while serving as a trusted advisor to cross-functional team members. Responsible for leading the regulatory review of advertising, promotional, and other external communications to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements while supporting Acadia's commercial objectives. This role oversees the development, review, and maintenance of product labeling and provides regulatory guidance throughout the Medical, Legal, and Regulatory (MLR) review process. The position partners closely with cross-functional teams to support the timely approval and distribution of promotional and disease state materials, serves as the primary liaison with the FDA's Office of Prescription Drug Promotion (OPDP) for advertising and promotional submissions, and contributes to labeling strategies for regulatory submissions across Acadia's product portfolio.
Primary Responsibilities
Leads the development and oversight of the processes and procedures relevant to the creation, review and approval of advertising and promotional materials as part of Acadia Medical, Legal and Regulatory review process and other external communication to ensure regulatory compliance
Reviews external communications materials, sales and marketing materials, including training, for compliance to current regulations and guidance
Represents the regulatory department with senior management on regulatory strategy and risk analysis as it relates to Acadia’s commercial strategy and compliance
Participates in training for sales and marketing on advertising and promotional material
Represents the company to outside customers and agencies and makes presentations as needed on current regulatory issues pertaining to advertising and promotional activities
Other responsibilities as assigned
Education/Experience/Skills
Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline or related field. PharmD, MBA or relevant advanced degree preferred. An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be considered.
Targeting 10 years progressively responsible Regulatory Affairs experience with 6 years of Advertising and Promotional experience
Experience communicating and negotiating directly with OPDP and performing risk assessment
Significant demonstrated experience developing and executing complex and innovative global regulatory strategies, assessing & communicating risk/benefit to senior management, and influencing organizational direction as it pertains to compliance advertising and promotion materials
Experience with labeling development and life cycle management
Experience involving complex negotiations with regulatory authorities
Experience in organizational management, including matrix management of senior professionals and higher-level project teams
Thorough knowledge of US and international regulations, as they apply to pharmaceutical drug development
Demonstrated problem solving abilities and conflict res