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Executive Director, Consumer Marketing

Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc.
USAfull_timePosted 24 Jun 2026

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<div class="content-intro"><p></p> <div data-ogsc="black"><span data-ogsc="" data-ogsb="yellow"><strong data-ogsc="" data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">About Acadia Pharmaceuticals</strong></span></div> <div data-ogsc="black">&nbsp;</div> <div data-ogsc="black"><span data-ogsc="" data-ogsb="yellow">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.</span></div></div><p style="text-align: center;">Please note that this position can be based in San Diego, CA, San Francisco, CA, or Princeton, NJ. Acadia's hybrid model requires this role to work in our office three days per week on average.</p> <p><strong><u>Position Summary:&nbsp;</u></strong></p> <div> <p>The Executive Director, Consumer Marketing leads the enterprise consumer and patient marketing strategy to drive brand growth, deepen patient engagement, and support long-term franchise success. As a key member of the brand and commercial leadership team, this role shapes strategic direction, influences senior stakeholders, and ensures seamless integration across Consumer, HCP, Sales, Market Access, Advocacy, and Corporate Affairs.</p> <p>This leader provides oversight of both Consumer Marketing and Patient Education, delivering a cohesive, end-to-end patient and caregiver experience—from disease awareness through treatment initiation and ongoing engagement. They own consumer and patient strategy across the brand and broader Neuroscience franchise, including lifecycle management of the inline brand and readiness for future indications and pipeline opportunities.&nbsp;Serving as a trusted strategic advisor, the Executive Director plays a critical role in shaping brand and franchise direction at the senior leadership level.</p> </div> <p><strong><u>Primary Responsibilities:</u></strong></p> <ul> <li> <div>Owns and leads enterprise consumer marketing and patient engagement strategy, aligning across brand, franchise, and corporate priorities</div> </li> <li> <div>Leads and develops senior leaders, including the Sr. Director, Consumer Marketing and

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